After the federal government halted Canada’s Investor Immigrant Program, many wealthy would-be Canadians are still arriving in Vancouver after applying to a similar program in Quebec. Thousands of wealthy Chinese immigrants are said to enter Quebec under the scheme, but 90 per cent end up living elsewhere, with a large majority moving to Vancouver. Source:…
The Australian government’s proposed changes to the Significant Investment Visa (SIV) scheme will cause investors to look elsewhere, critics have warned. From July 1, Australia will restrict SIV applicants from investing in residential property, and prohibit the purchase of government bonds. Source: Investment Immigration
Lebanese investors looking to settle in Cyprus due to the unstable political and security situation in Lebanon have been warned of brokers giving misleading information on the residency requirements in Cyprus. Source: Daily Star
Immigration authorities in the Province of Quebec announced they will begin accepting new applications under its highly successful Quebec Immigrant Investor Program for a limited period beginning May 30th2016 and ending February 28th 2017. This comes as welcome news for high net worth individuals looking for an attractive passive investment program offering Canadian permanent residence. The…
Overview of the Tax Implications of Gaining Permanent Residence through the US EB-5 Visa EB-5 Visas allow foreign entrepreneurs and business owners to acquire conditional residency in the United States of America. This conditional residency can be followed by an application for permanent residency in the country. The economic opportunities and the political freedom that…