Apart from having a second home, investors purchasing property in a foreign country can enjoy another significant advantage: permanent residency or even citizenship without onerous residency requirements. Buying a home or investing in the property market in certain countries can help individuals enjoy easy access to banking, health, and educational facilities at par with any…
Despite significant differences in policies and practices, there are some areas, like measures that boost investment and enhance job creation without putting additional strain on the economy or the tax payers, where members of the Congress from the Republican and the Democratic parties adopt a bipartisan approach. This is why the renewal of the US…
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) and several legal groups have warned the Australian government that the latest anti-terror bill is unconstitutional due to the complete secrecy with which it allows for the revocation of the citizenship of dual nationals who are thought to have engaged in terrorism. The ABA is calling for the accused to…
While applying for residency in any country can be a hassle, with extensive financial records and documentation required as part of the application process, qualifying as a property owner is usually a shortcut that cuts out a lot of red tape. On that basis, the “Live and Invest Overseas” publishing group has compiled a list to the…
Australia is set to raise the cost of becoming an Australian citizen next year with proposals for an increase in fees currently being considered. Fees are currently charged on the basis of citizenship application type, with the cost varying depending on an applicant’s eligibility and the service requested. Under the proposals the current citizenship fee of…