After COVID-19: Economic and Geopolitical Risks To Fuel Investment Immigration Demand

After COVID-19: Economic and Geopolitical Risks To Fuel Investment Immigration Demand

With the COVID-19 pandemic waning, how will demand for investment immigration programs like Portugal’s golden visa, the US EB-5 or St. Kitts’ citizenship by investment program change?  The battle against the pandemic is on the last lap, but its economic and social impact will be felt for a long time ahead. And investment immigration is…

Investor Interest Remains High in Greek Golden Visa Despite Average Numbers for 2021

Investor Interest Remains High in Greek Golden Visa Despite Average Numbers for 2021

One of the cheapest investment immigration programs in Europe, the Greek golden visa program is witnessing a steady recovery after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  However, this recovery in investor interest is not evident if when comparing the number of golden visa permits issued in 2021 as with the previous year.  Greece issued…

British Columbia Entrepreneur Category: Pause On Applications Continues

British Columbia Entrepreneur Category: Pause On Applications Continues

The main category of British Columbia’s Entrepreneur Immigration stream will continue its pause on applications for the time being. A British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) statement said a review of the stream remains ongoing. “The temporary pause on the intake of new registrations to the Entrepreneur Immigration – Base category remains in place as…

Saskatchewan Publishes New List Of 2022 Draw Dates For Entrepreneur Category

Saskatchewan Publishes New List Of 2022 Draw Dates For Entrepreneur Category

A new set of 2022 draw dates has been published for the Canada immigration Entrepreneur category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Draws will take place on the following dates: May 5  July 7 September 1 November 3 Saskatchewan’s Entrepreneur category targets candidates with a minimum net worth of $500,000, requiring investment of $200,000…

Visa-Free Travel and Golden Visa Programs: Key Factors Impacting Passport Rankings

Visa-Free Travel and Golden Visa Programs: Key Factors Impacting Passport Rankings

A survey of global mobility for the fourth quarter of 2021 shows investors rate EU citizenship the highest, which is why Malta and Cyprus rank as the top passports among countries with investment immigration programs.  It also showed the UAE’s innovative strategy to boost visa-free or visa-on-arrival access worked spectacularly.  Meanwhile, global mobility, which crashed…