NZ has an “investment visa” enabling the very wealthy to buy citizenship via very large investments. Under new rules, investors may no longer put money into real estate or bonds,…
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Court rules in favor of work visas for spouses of H-1B workers
The U.S. grants H-1b visas to employers, to hire temporary workers from other countries. 70% of these visas go to high tech companies. The number of visas granted has varied,…
Continue reading“Ultra-wealthy” seeking 2nd passports and options
One interesting trend is that the interest in second-country passports has got to be at an all-time high. There are countries around the world, like New Zealand and Portugal, some…
Continue readingThe importance of having international experience
Yet another example of the importance of international experience to one’s career trajectory. If you lack international experience, then make a plan to get that experience. International skills are critical in numerous professional careers.
Continue reading1 out of 5 U.S. residents were born abroad or their parents were born abroad
If present trends continue, the foreign-born share of the population will reach 14.9 percent of the U.S. population in August next year, surpassing the all-time highs reached in 1910 (14.7…
Continue readingA different form of “immigration privilege”
I previously documented “immigration privilege” – some, often many people, have a surprising “right of descent” access to residency or citizenship in other countries. One organization has estimated that 40%…
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