Thailand’s unique Elite Residence Program is reaping the rewards after the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a priority change for the world’s wealthiest citizens. Thailand has always been a popular tourist destination due to its pristine beaches and beautiful environment. Business-friendly policies have helped the country earn a well-deserved reputation as a global hub. Now, its excellent…
There are risks and pitfalls in operating investment immigration programs, in which countries have often learned the painful way by making mistakes and facing scandals. Such risks include misuse of programs for tax evasion, the moral and political implications of putting citizenship up for sale, and the possibility of lax regulation and due diligence leading…
1) Caribbean Region The economy of the Caribbean region is heavily dependent on revenue generated by tourism and hospitality sectors, which means the COVID-19 pandemic is definitely bad news for this region. Countries are locked, airlines are shut, and a vacation in the Caribbean is unlikely to be a big priority even after the pandemic…
British Columbia immigration has issued invitations to apply to 38 candidates through two streams in its largest Entrepreneur Immigration draw of 2020. The June 2 British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw featured invites through both the general Entrepreneur stream and the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot. Candidates for the general category received 29 invites with a…
With China’s monopoly on the US EB-5 visa program easing in recent years, America’s investment immigration category has witnessed a steady rise in demand from other markets, including Vietnam, India, Taiwan, and Brazil. While China still dominates in terms of absolute numbers, India has been fastest to move into EB-5 regression, with demand jumping in…