Two U.S. House Democrats are proposing a new visa for immigrants who can obtain “significant” venture capital funding for a business, or can otherwise establish a business that creates some jobs. The legislation is from U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), who represents Silicon Valley, and Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.), who has been an immigration reform leader.… Read More »

Canada will persist with its new Immigrant Investor Venture Capital plan despite the less-than-enthusiastic response to it so far. “Pilot programs like this always take time to be known in a competitive global environment,” Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said Tuesday in Mississauga, Ont. at a meeting with a select group of media. Canada… Read More »

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is planning to hold its next 2015 EB-5 Interactive event in September, offering insight into ongoing issues related to the EB-5 visa process. Wise Business Plans, which provides industry-leading, professional planning services to companies of all sizes around the globe, is now stepping in to assist those looking to use… Read More »

Although the terms under which Tier 1 investment visas are granted appear quite straightforward, the majority of applications are refused by the UK Visas and Immigration Authority. Government figures show that of the 890 migrant interviews carried out in the twelve months to September 2013 only 270 were granted. That equates to a rejection rate… Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC: Two Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are proposing a new visa for immigrants – to be categorized as EB-6 visa – who can obtain “significant” venture capital funding for a business, or can otherwise establish a business that creates some jobs. The legislation is from U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), who… Read More »

Unlike conventional investment decisions that are usually finalized on the basis of safety of capital and returns, investment immigration applicants consider factors like standard of living, access to facilities like healthcare and education for family members, and ease of travel to other nations when comparing multiple options. Some programs, like Cyprus, Malta, Antigua and Barbuda… Read More »