Portugal has expanded its golden visa program and introduced a new asset class into which wealthy applicants can invest in to qualify for permanent residence in the country. Introducing Green Visas Portugal’s legislature has approved the proposal to expand the golden visa program to include environment projects as an eligible asset class. Going ahead, investors…
The investment immigration industry is flourishing despite criticism related to ‘sale’ of citizenship and programs being misused for illegal activities. In 2019, more than 60 programs are in operation, as opposed to just a few scattered options in the 1990s. This boom has mirrored the growing acknowledgement of foreign direct investment (FDI) as a key…
The low-income cut-offs for Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program have been updated. Individual candidates now need to show they have at least $25,338 available, rising with each family member included in the application. The update was published on the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on February 19, 2019. Read More How to Buy a…
Prince Edward Island match the lowest-ever minimum score for Business Impact candidates in it latest draw under the P.E.I. Expression of Interest system. The February 21 draw saw 199 invites issued to Labour Impact, Express Entry and Business Impact candidates. There were 29 invites issued to candidates under the Business Impact stream, with a minimum…
A second draw of 2019 has been conducted under Saskatchewan immigration’s popular Entrepreneur Stream. The March 7 draw saw 39 candidates issued with invitations to apply through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. The draw saw an average score of 125 points, with a profile score range of 120 to 140 points. Saskatchewan has so far…