10 On The Weekend is a weekly (-ish) feature in IMI, the concept of which is simple: Each time, we ask the same ten questions of a different IMI Pro, letting readers get to know the interviewee on a more personal and informal level than they might during the ordinary course of business.
Our guest this week is Anca Ulea, Partner at RGVISA.
How do you spend your weekends?
Usually spend my weekends with my family, travelling to different cities around Europe, catching up on some reading, or doing Pilates and getting in my 10,000 steps in the forest near our home.
On Sundays, I like to attend Mass at a church that supports disadvantaged children.
What are your three top business goals this year?
My first major business goal this year was to launch a novelty venture in the migration field, which I’ve successfully accomplished together with my partners.
The other two goals are to continue growing our team with the same high-calibre professionals we’ve had so far, and to help our clients obtain as many Romanian residency cards as possible, ideally exceeding our initial projections.
What’s your biggest business concern right now?
My main business concern right now is the political uncertainty in parts of Europe, as it can influence migration dynamics and regulatory developments that we closely monitor for our clients.
What book is on your nightstand right now?
Good to Great by Jim Collins
How and when did you first get into the investment migration industry?
I entered the industry about 16 years ago, when I started as a junior lawyer in a top-tier law firm.
Over time, I specialized in immigration and employment law, which allowed me to build a solid foundation for the practice I lead today.
What was the proudest moment as a service provider?
One of my proudest moments as a service provider was when a client’s visa was initially refused by a consul in a country affected by conflict.
I appealed the decision, and after a thorough review, the visa was granted, and the consul personally acknowledged the error.
It was a powerful reminder of the impact that careful legal work and perseverance can have on people’s lives.
Which investment migration market development has surprised you the most in the last year?
The market development that surprised me the most this year was the growing number of clients from the United States applying for Romanian residency.
It reflects a clear shift in how investors and entrepreneurs perceive Romania as an attractive and stable European base.
If you could go ten years back in time, what business decision would you change?
If I could go back ten years, I would focus more on expanding my international exposure by attending more conferences and seminars.
Building those connections earlier would have accelerated cross-border partnerships and broadened my strategic perspective on global mobility trends.
What investment migration personality do you admire the most?
I admire professionals in the investment migration industry who manage to balance commercial success with integrity and a genuine commitment to client well-being.
Those who see migration not just as a transaction but as a way to create long-term opportunities for individuals and families truly inspire me.
If all goes according to plan, what will you be doing five years from now?
In five years, I see myself leading, together with the other founding partners, a well-established investment migration practice with a strong international footprint, connecting Europe, the Middle East, and the US.
Our focus will remain on high-net-worth individuals who value tailored, transparent, and efficient mobility solutions.
