Despite significant differences in policies and practices, there are some areas, like measures that boost investment and enhance job creation without putting additional strain on the economy or the tax payers, where members of the Congress from the Republican and the Democratic parties adopt a bipartisan approach. This is why the renewal of the US…
Experts are warning foreigners of high unstated costs involved in applying for permanent residence in the Cayman Islands that can potentially add thousands of dollars to what is already an expensive process. The upfront costs of Cayman Islands permanent residence application were greatly increased under amendments made to the immigration law in 2013, with the costs…
The US state of Maine is looking to start its own EB-5 regional center to help attract more direct foreign investment, according to the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (MDECD). “The state is interested in establishing a state-run EB-5 regional center in the absence of activity within existing EB-5 regional centers in Maine,”…
Applicants seeking permanent residence in the Cayman Islands are required to purchase property, invest in government bonds, set up bank deposits, or carry out other transactions to comply with the provisions of the nation’s investment immigration program. Along with these costs, applicants must also provide for fees, charges, and other costs involved in the application.…
A growing number of residents in the UAE and other countries in the Middle East are investing heavily to obtain a second passport, with around 30 to 40 per cent of applicants to Malta’s Individual Investor Program (IIP) coming from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). MENA residents have proven to be one of…