A shockingly high percent of Americans have “immigration” privilege that gives them a right of immigration or residency in other countries, due to “right of descent” ancestry laws. Many travel or even move back and forth between countries, oblivious to their unique privilege that many of us lack.
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Americans who moved to Portugal are leaving, says news report
Claims that bureaucracy and rising costs have discouraged expats that moved to Portugal. Reality: There were never really that many Americans who moved to Portugal.
Continue readingAustralia’s immigrant age discrimination is intense
Several countries practice intense age discrimination towards immigrants. Australia has told a British couple in their 50s that they are now too old to apply for permanent residency and must leave Australia, even though they lived there for 8 years. Australia bans residency applications for those over age 45.
Continue readingVisas: NZ’s investment visa program falls flat after changes
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,…
Continue readingCourt 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 4 U.S. residents were born abroad or their parents were born abroad
Foreign-Born Population Hits Nearly 48 Million (cis.org) Another way to look at this, from a 20-year-old, dated survey of adults only (children under 18 were not included the survey –…
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% of the…
Continue readingPortugal, Spain and Ireland end their “Golden visa” residency through investment option
Portugal is joining other countries in scrapping its residency-by-investment program, which has been a draw for wealthy foreigners. Source: Best Golden Visa in Europe: Portugal, Ireland Cut Foreign Investment Programs –…
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