Internal investigations conducted by the Department of Homeland Security have found allegations of intervention of a top DHS official into EB-5 projects backed by Virginia Gov Terry McAuliffe and Senator Harry Reid to be true. The report prepared by the DHS Inspector General holds the deputy secretary of DHS guilty of creating the impression of…
With its main investment vehicle, JAMPRO confirming the government’s interest in implementing an investment immigration program, Jamaica is set to become the next Caribbean country to offer residency in exchange of investment from wealthy citizens of foreign countries. The program is expected to offer a special immigration status to individuals bringing significant investments into the…
Amidst growing media spotlight on Chinese investors opting for investment immigration visas in developed countries, the investment visa offered by Jeju Island in South Korea is attracting Chinese investors who are seeking an affordable option that allows them to stay in a foreign country without any privacy issues. Despite the influx of a large number…
Taking forward the process of implementing a broad competitiveness agenda, the Australian government released a draft investment framework for an enhanced Significant Investor Visa scheme and a new Premium Investor Visa scheme. The framework targets better channelization of investment made through its investment immigration schemes. New avenues being explored include venture capital funds and small…