The US EB-5 visa program was introduced to promote job creation in the United States through issuance of permanent residence to individuals investing between $500,000 or $1 million in an approved commercial enterprise. While the program rules are the same for all investors, applicants must consider important practices in the application process.

The Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda is becoming a preferred destination for UHNW billionaires from all over the world who are interested in its investment immigration program.

July 26, 2018 - Despite being terminated in 2014, the federal Canada Immigrant Investor Program remains controversial among supporters and critics. The federal government needs to look no further than the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program for how a well-managed passive immigrant investor program can thrive.

Portugal has reduced the minimum investment required for its Golden Residence Permit Program, slashing the minimum investment amount from €500,000 to €350,000.

High university fees for international students in the US make the EB-5 investment visa a more viable option for parents who want an American university education for their children.

Uglobal, a global investment immigration platform aimed at networking, marketing and sharing educational insights, has recognised CSB Group amongst the top leaders within the immigration industry.

Investment based residence programs in Canada through the QIIP and EB-5 in the United States are among the world's most popular. Read how the two programs differ substantially in qualifications and out-of-pocket cost.

The US EB-5 program has been extended temporarily until December 11th 2015. Unlike the previous instance in September 2012 when the program was reauthorized for three years, the US Congress has preferred a temporary extension to allow for consensus on the introduction of reforms and new rules related to the program. The temporary extension is designed to enable authorities to arrive at a consensus on new reforms that will make the program safer without compromising investor demand in the interim

Immigrants to Canada start businesses at higher rates than Canadians and have access to one of the world's most competitive tax regimes for starting a new business. Read why.

July 7, 2017 - Canada has taken a surprise move to impose a visa requirement on citizens of Antigua and Barbuda.

The federal government is losing out on the world's wealthiest investors despite Canada being an enviable destination for ultra high net worth business people.

Introduced to attract foreign investment and facilitate job creation in the US economy, the US EB-5 program has become a popular immigration option for affluent investors intending to secure permanent residence in the USA. Recently, US Congress extended the program until September 30, 2016. Here are some misconceptions about the program.

The UK's Tier 1 Investor Visa is popular among investment immigrants seeking fast-track permanent residence in the UK. Approved investments of £2 million or higher will entitle the applicant to leave to remain in the UK for three years and four months.

August 30, 2017 - The UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa requires investment of £50,000 or £200,000 in a UK business. Candidates have the option of creating their own business in the UK, or taking a full or partnership share of an existing one.

The Illegal Migration Bill has sustained 20 amendments by the House of Lords and rising. The Court of Appeal rejected by majority the lawfulness of the flagship Rwanda policy as contrary to article 3...

High net worth Filipinos seeking fast-track residence or citizenship in foreign countries are increasingly relying on investment immigration programs to move to Europe, Canada, the USA, Australia, Hong Kong and other nations.

The US warns Caribbean nations with citizenship-by-investment programs to make sure each individual application is given the correct level of due diligence.

Manager of Green and Spiegel's U.S. Investors and Entrepreneurs Division, Matthew Galati recently co-authored an article for EB-5 Investors Magazine with CanAm Enterprises' Director, In-house Immigration Counsel, Walter Gindin.

The UHNW Luxury Real Estate Report released by Wealth-X and the Sotheby's International Realty has shown that more and more ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals are investing in luxury real estate in countries offering investment immigration programs.

The Hungarian Investment Immigration Program provides an opportunity for third country nationals to acquire permanent resident status in Hungary through investing in Special Hungarian Government Bonds issued by the Government Debt Management Agency.