One of the main advantages of having a second passport is the ease of international travel, with business men and women in international markets benefiting the most. According to citizenship planning group, Henley & Partners, dual citizenship not only allows greater freedom of movement around the world, but also for better opportunities for business, education, lifestyle, and…
The Portuguese government has denied reports that their Golden Residence Permit Program (GRPP) has been frozen, saying that it is being amended to make it even more attractive for investors. Earlier, reports had suggested that the residency-by-investment scheme was halted due to a scandal relating to the issuing of the permits. Source: Investment Immigration News
More than eight million green-card holders qualify for US citizenship but are unable to pass the US citizenship test because of their poor English skills. Congress is now set to debate a bill to allow the federal government to give grants to programs that help integrate immigrants and encourage civic participation. Supporters of the measures say it…
Canada’s pilot Immigrant Investor Venture Capital (IIVC) plan for millionaires has received just six applications since its launch in January, far fewer than the number received for the investor class visa that it replaced. Under the IIVC, would-be immigrants must have a net worth of at least C$10 million, and invest a minimum of C$2…
Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit claims the country’s economic citizenship program is a very important tool for economic activity, growth and job creation. Citing other citizenship programs around the world, Skerrit defended Dominica’s right to have such a program. “You hear people talking about the Dominica’s Economic Citizenship Program and all sorts of aspersions are…