Colin R. Singer is Managing Partner of investmentimmigration.com and immigration.ca
and one of Canada’s foremost senior corporate immigration attorneys.
He is recognized as an experienced authority on Canadian immigration matters as well as the international residence-by-investment industry through investmentimmigration.com. He is a licensed immigration lawyer in good standing with a Canadian Law Society during the past 25+ years.
2012 study of the now-defunct Canadian Immigrant Investor Programme indicates Canadian economy enjoyed negligible benefits from millionaire immigrants. Investor immigrants underperform other immigrant classes in numerous economic parameters. Read More>> Source: SCMP
CIC has extended the deadline for submission of applications under the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital pilot program. Stringent investment requirements and language and education requirements may have dampened investor enthusiasm. Read More>> Source: SCMP
Despite suspension of its Investment Immigration program, Hong Kong retains option to offer permanent residence to entrepreneurs with a business plan intending to make substantial contributions. Read More>> Source:Barrons
EB-5 investors must consider jurisdiction of the IRS, requirements of the FBAR, and exit tax upon relinquishment of US permanent residence before finalizing their EB-5 investments. Read More>> Source: JDSUPRA
Investment in Government bonds to become ineligible under proposed framework for Australia’s Significant Investor Visa. Emphasis on venture capital and capital market investments. Premium Investor Visa to offer more flexibility and accelerated citizenship. Read More>> Source: Australia forum