Changes to the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to help reduce backlogs and improve processing times

News release April 29, 2024—Ottawa—Immigration is critical to the growth of our economy and our communities. Improving processing times is key to providing an immigration system that works better for newcomers and Canadians alike, which is why we are taking action to reduce wait times and modernize our programs and services. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller,…

Antigua and 3 OECS states operating Citizenship by Investment programmes sign historic memorandum of agreement

The Honourable Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew, has applauded the leaders of Antigua & Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, and Grenada for joining forces with the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis in executing an historic Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen the Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBIPs) in those OECS Member States. A St. Kitts…

Portugal Golden Visa: Update In SEF’s Fees

It Was Today Published In Diário Da Republica (Portaria N.º 307/2023, De 13 De Outubro) The Fees That Will Be Charged By The New Entity That Will Replace Sef. The Updated Values Will Enter Into Force On October 29Th, 2023, And Are The Following: Analysis Fee – 773,74€ (Previously Was 581,76€ €) Residency Card For…

Golden visas, the temptation to screw up

A long article by Jose Ribeiro e Castro, a senior constitutional lawyer, partner at the PMCM law firm and former leader of the People’s Party, and an MEP. He argues that: (1) the housing crisis is not the fault of the ARI, (2) that the ARI scheme could be better managed to promote more positive…