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Golden Visa Portugal: A ticket to your citizenship in Europe

Europe is one of the finest places to live and has several benefits. Citizenship in one of the EU countries means access to varied economic opportunities and a world-class health and education system. Having European citizenship also makes traveling more convenient; it’s affordable, visa-free, and well-connected. One of the best options for European citizenship is the Golden Visa program offered by a few European countries. The Golden Visa program offered by Portugal is one of

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8 reasons why Portugal is a popular second home destination

Today we point out 8 reasons why Portugal has become so popular in the last few years, not only in relation to tourism but also as a great place to live and gain a new passport. A country of surprising history, and hidden secrets within it, Portugal was not famous in recent decades. So one wonders why Portugal became popular so fast in recent years. Read 11 Reasons to Move to Portugal in 2022 from

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Thailand lures digital nomads for the long term, with 10-year ‘work from Thailand’ visas and an ultralow tax rate

The sandy beaches of Phuket, the bustling streets of Bangkok, and the mountains of Chiang Mai could all soon be options for digital nomads looking for their next home base. Thailand will soon offer a 10-year visa to potential long-term residents, with applications opening Sept. 1. The scheme hopes to attract “foreign human resources with high potential and skills,” Narit Therdsteerasukdi, deputy secretary general for the Thai Board of Investment, told Nikkei Asia. The visa

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11 Reasons to Move to Portugal in 2022 from India.

2022 is a perfect time to consider a move to Portugal from India. And why not, because Portugal is rapidly becoming one of Europe’s most popular relocation destinations. This small Atlantic country has so much to offer, from scenic destinations like the Algarve, Silver Coast and Madeira, to generous tax breaks for remote workers and online business owners.  Not only that, but the cost of living in Portugal is one of Western Europe’s lowest. For those who move to Portugal

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Safest Countries in the World 2022, Portugal Ranks 3rd and Canada is 6th !!

The Global Peace Index ranks the safest countries in the world. This report is published annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace, “an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to shifting the world’s focus to peace as a positive, achievable and tangible measure of human well-being and progress.” The report researches countries to determine which are the safest while also ranking the most dangerous. A total of 163 countries are featured in the report. There

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New Zealand Launches new investor migrant visa category

As part of the Government’s Immigration Rebalance strategy, changes to New Zealand’s investor visa settings will be made to attract experienced, high-value investors bringing growth opportunities to domestic businesses, Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash and Immigration Minister Michael Wood announced today. “We have so many fantastic businesses in New Zealand that are making a real name for themselves in the global marketplace. Our Government has a goal to support these businesses to grow

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Cambodia launches “My Second Home” programme joining the Southeast Asian Golden Visa game

Cambodia has launched a programme to encourage foreign investment that offers a ten-year visa and other benefits to those who invest in the country. Local media reported that the “Cambodia – My Second Home” programme has been exclusively launched by the Khmer Home Charity Association with full authorization from the Ministry of Interior, with the goal of promoting trade and investment while eliminating unauthorized intermediary companies. Applicants for the Cambodia My 2nd Home (CM2H) programme

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USCIS Releases New Form I-526: Direct EB-5 Investor Initial Green Card Application Form

New EB-5 Investor Form I-526 for Standalone or Direct EB-5 Investors is Expanded with New Required Disclosures On July 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released an updated Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor. This new form replaces Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, which had been the prior individual EB-5 investor petition for both regional center and standalone (direct) EB-5 investors. Instructions for the new Form I-526 can be accessed on

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Behring wins suit against USCIS – EB-5 regional centers back in business

The US District Court for the Northern District of California issued a decision today in Behring Regional Center’s lawsuit seeking a preliminary injunction to stop United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from deauthorizing previously designated EB-5 Regional Centers. “We are relieved to have the courts favor in issuing the preliminary injunction stopping USCIS from canceling EB-5 regional centers,” said Colin Behring, CEO of the Behring Companies.  “The ruling is strong and clear in its language that EB-5

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