Residency
Changes coming to EB-5 Visa Program
United States government officials have announced changes will be coming to the EB-5 visa program. The amendments—which come into effect on November 21, 2019—mark the first major changes to the program in quite some time. The most significant change will be to investment minimums. Under the current project, the minimum investment is $500,000 for projects …
Cyprus: Residency Program
Strategically located near Asia, but politically considered part of Europe, Cyprus has been a haven for travellers, adventurers, and settlers for thousands of years. Maybe it has something to do with the windswept beaches. Or maybe it’s the stunning Troodos Mountain range. Or perhaps even the laid-back island way of life that revolves around artfully …
Canada: New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Program
A Canadian passport is one of the most coveted in the whole world. And while larger cities like Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal have much to offer, some of the smaller cities, towns, and communities in Canada offer interesting economic opportunities in addition to the benefits of living, studying, and working in this nation. The province …
Canada: Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program
Located on Canada’s east coast, Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallest province in Canada. Connected to the mainland by a 12.9km bridge, PEI offers something that no other place in the world can: opportunity set amongst fertile farmland, red-sand beaches, and a way of life that has earned it the well-deserved nickname, The Gentle …
Greece: Permanent Residency Program
In a country that is often credited as the birthplace of Western civilization, things like innovation, culture, and progress aren’t just part of Greece’s history, they’re practically a way of life. Strategically located at the crossroads between Europe, Asia, and Africa, Greece has been home to humans since at least 270,000 BC. And though empires …
Malta Residency Program
With its UNESCO World Heritage site capital and stunning coastline dotted with luxury yachts in hidden coves, Malta offers a refined version of island living. So it would only stand to reason this Mediterranean paradise would offer two residency programs that cater directly to high net-worth individuals—the Malta Residence and Visa Program (MRVP) and the …
Year in Review: Bulgaria on the Rise
Bulgaria is quickly becoming a country to watch. In the latest news in what has been an impressive past 12 months or so, a Saudi Arabian trade delegation headed by Muneer bin Saad, Vice Chair of the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) which is the largest business organization in Saudi Arabia, is visiting the country …
Bulgaria Assumes Revolving EU Presidency
On January 1, 2018 Bulgaria took over the revolving presidency of the European Union. Taking over from Estonia, the presidency rotates between the 28 different EU member states with each country getting a six month term before handing it over to the next. Following its term, Bulgaria will hand over the title to Austria on …
Portugal’s Strong Economy
Dollars have been making good sense in Portugal lately. This western European country has been making significant economic gains and last week, several positive economic gains were announced. The first announcement was that unemployment rates have hit a new low—over 100,000 fewer people visited local job centres compared to this time last year, bringing Portugal’s …
Bulgaria: Eastern Europe’s Not So Hidden Tourism Gem
Bulgaria has been getting quite a bit of buzz lately as a not-so-secret hotspot in Eastern Europe. The country is in the midst of a real estate boom particularly when it comes to foreign investors. And if this year’s tourism numbers are any indication, the buzz is only going to continue to increase about this …
