No More UK Tier-1 Investor Visa: Why Was The Golden Visa Program Closed?

No More UK Tier-1 Investor Visa: Why Was The Golden Visa Program Closed?

The UK has shut down its Tier-1 Investor visa program in a decision that has taken the global investment immigration industry by surprise.  The abrupt decision is designed to punish wealthy Russians given the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Setup in 2008, the program ceased to exist with effect from February 17, 2022.  National Security Concerns…

Analyzing the Impact of EB-5 Reform Act Changes for Real Estate Developers

Investors Cheer as US EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act Puts Immigration Program Back on Track

After months of uncertainty about minimum investment requirements, Regional Center Program reauthorization, and the continuation of the program, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 has put the visa right back on track.  The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 The law contains the following changes and modifications to the EB-5 visa program:…

New Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Draw Sees 55 Canada Immigration Candidates Invited

New Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Draw Sees 54 Canada Immigration Candidates Invited

A new Entrepreneur stream draw through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) saw the province issue 54 invitations. The May 5 draw required a minimum score of 90 and an average score of 110 points. Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream 2022 Draws Date Lowest score Average score Highest score Number of invitations 05-May-22 90 110 130 54…

BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Stream’s Main Category To Reopen With Changes In July

BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Stream’s Main Category To Reopen With Changes In July

An updated version of the base category of British Columbia’s Entrepreneur Immigration stream will reopen in July 2022, the province has announced. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has been paused for a review since July 2021. In an announcement on the BCPNP website, the province said a new guide for the stream would be published when…