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“Immigration Privilege” is real
Up to an estimated 40% of the US population could qualify for EU residency or citizenship by virtue of ancestry and “right of descent” immigration programs. Others can qualify to immigrate based on their job skills and youth. This gives those who can readily move between countries a “privilege” in the work world. Someone who can easily relocate for work, without needing special visas, has an advantage over those who do not.
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Mark Twain on the importance of travel
Mark Twain in The Innocents Abroad: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of…
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Travelers to Europe may be fingerprinted and photographed starting in 2023
New immigration systems intend to digitize the border control process. Eventually, passport stamps will go away – and all will be digital, with access possibly verified by your fingerprint and…
Continue readingBillionaire Peter Theil holds multiple citizenships
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel “was born in Germany and holds American and New Zealand passports” is also applying for citizenship in Malta. Source: Peter Thiel, Major U.S. Political Donor, Is…
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Immigration: Bloomberg says up to 40% of Americans may qualify for EU citizenship due to ancestry
Per Bloomberg, a surprising 40% of Americans qualify EU citizenship due to ancestral ties and various European country programs that issue citizenship to descendants.
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U.S. will have online passport renewal available in 2023
Passport renewal will join the 21st century, with online services coming in 2023.
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The hassles of traveling with a “weak” passport
Passport privilege is a real issue. For many global travelers, the process of obtaining a visa to enter many countries is complex, expensive and a hassle.
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New Zealand wants wealthy tourists, to discourage budget travelers
New Zealand continues to promote access to NZ for wealthy travelers and to actively discourage travel by the less wealthy.
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Complete list of countries offering investment visas
Go here. On the right-hand side of the page are countries listed, by name. Click on any country to see the summary of options for residency via investment, or in…
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