Citizenship by Investment.
Without a question, one of the richest nations in the world is Ireland. With its magnificent beaches that have white sands to its capital city of Monte Carlo and its extravagant Casinos. The amazing architecture is a testament to the luxurious life of the residents. Ireland is a cultural country that is famous for its diversity and its trend of inclusivity. Enamoured with beautiful sunny beaches and Football stadiums that house the best teams in the world, Ireland is the place to be.
We at WAC LAW ASSOCIATES are certified specialists who are the top immigration lawyers in Lahore, Pakistan in the field of immigration. Under the precise and committed guidance of our Principal of Practice Mr Waheed Ahmad Chaudhary who is one of the best immigration consultants in Pakistan, we are confident that we can help you and your family achieve your dream of living as a resent in a European state.
IMPORTANT KEY Factors:
- Wherever you choose to live, work, or study within the EU
- No inheritance tax or No dividend tax
- Grant of Insurance Policy
- Ireland allows for Dual Citizenship
- The processing time period is very short. The Monegasque consulate has 10 days to approve the permit if all the right documents regarding the residency program have been submitted.
- Offers visa free travel to a 103 countries and walk in Visas in 20 countries
Residency by Investment (Golden Visa)
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Are you eligible?
The Residence by Investment programme that is also referred to as the Golden Visa for Ireland is particularly beneficial for candidates that want to become residents of Ireland and not be included in the tax framework. This permit has the following basic financial requirement:
- Investment of at least 500,000€ in Monegasque property or properties
- Or Depositing 500,000€ in a Monegasque bank account
If you can fulfil the above mentioned criteria you are in the safe hands of the top immigration consultants in Lahore, Pakistan.
CAN I APPLY WITH MY FAMILY?
Yes, it is possible to apply with family for Monegasque residency. This includes;
- Spouse
- Children under 18 that are financially dependant
- Parents that are financially dependant
HOW LONG DOES THE PERMIT LAST?
Basically there are 3 main periods concerning the actual residency. These include:
- The Initial Visa
This usually lasts for one year and is provided when the application and case is applied through the Monegasque consulate.
- Residency Permit.
If this step is performed directly from Ireland during a visit then it is granted instantaneously.
- Monegasque Citizenship.
After 10 years of permanent residence Monegasque Citizenship can be applied. This makes you a passport holder in a major European state.
REQUIREMENTS
General Requirements:
The general requirements for the Permit include;
- Not being in Ireland under any irregular or illegal circumstances.
- 18 Years of age.
- Clean criminal record in Ireland.
- Clean criminal record in the countries where the applicant has resided for the past five years.
- Offenses defined in the relevant Monegasque legislation should not have been broken.
- Not be subject to an alert issued for the purposes of being refused entry in the geographical boundaries of countries with which Ireland has legal contracts.
- The applicant is required to possess a public or private health insurance policy with an insurance company authorised to carry on its operations in Ireland.
- Have ample monetary resources for themselves and their families during their initial stay in Ireland.
- The applicant must pay the visa or authorization processing fee.
The spouse or partner and children under legal age or those of legal age who cannot provide by themselves and have not formed their own family and parents who are dependent, who might join the foreigner, may apply successively for their authorization and/or visa.
If you can fulfil the above mentioned criteria you are in the safe hands of the top immigration consultants in Lahore, Pakistan.
Specific Requirements:
The applicant is required to invest in Ireland in the following ways;
The process for obtaining a Monegasque resident and an EU citizen includes a few steps.
- Investment of a minimum of 1,000,000 Euros
500,000 Euros must be deposited and maintained in a Ireland bank - 500,000 Euros must be put towards the purchase of a deed of property in Ireland.
Business projects in Ireland are those in which the following activities are performed;
– Creation of jobs.
– Socio-economic impact in the region where the project is located.
– Significant contribution to scientific/technological innovation.
The investor visa or residence permission may be obtained by a representative chosen by the investor to oversee a commercial project of public interest.
IRISH IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM
Irish Immigrant Investor Program.Ireland introduced its original investor visa program in 2012. It was enhanced in 2013 and it now offers the opportunity for applicants from outside the European Union to gain Irish Residency through investing a minimum €1.0 million in an Approved Investment Fund.
The golden visa program was made available to stimulate investment in Ireland and offer residency to dynamic business professionals with a proven record of success. This is an ideal program for High Net Worth families seeking residency in Europe and will be particularly attractive to businessmen, entrepreneurs and those seeking a top level of education for their children at world class universities.
Investors must be of good character, demonstrate a minimum net worth of €2 million and have a clean criminal record.
APPROVED FUND
The fund is a low risk investment fund authorized and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. It offers the opportunity for foreign investors to invest in Ireland in return for long term residency status.
The two key objectives of the fund are:
1. Ensure maximum protection of investor funds through a conservative, low risk loan investment policy
2. Issue innovative finance to a portfolio of Irish hotels which will each increase employment levels through the lifetime of the fund
This is an asset backed mutuality debt fund which offers a very secure option for investors seeking access to the Irish Investor Visa Program.
EDUCATION INVESTMENT DISCOUNT
Investors can gain a €50,000 reduction in the amount needed for investment if they have children who wish to attend university in Ireland. The benefits of a full education in Ireland are attractive. English speaking and offering some of the best universities in Europe, Ireland offers unique opportunities for students and for graduates. Two of the top four universities in Europe for educating entrepreneurs are based in Dublin, namely Trinity College and University College Dublin. In addition due to its access to the EU market, graduates are welcomed by many of the world’s top companies with headquarters in Ireland . They include the likes of Google, Facebook, Intel, Twitter, Citi, Huawei, Pfizer, Takeda, Novartis, Trend Micro and Fujitsu.
Quebec Business Immigration – Investor Program
The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) allows investors to obtain Canadian permanent residence by investing CAD $1.2 million risk-free through an approved financial intermediary or by financing that investment.
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A new intake period for the program began September 10, 2018, and is scheduled to run until March 15, 2019. The quota for this intake period is 1,900 applications. A maximum of 1,235 applications will be accepted from China (including Hong Kong and Macau).
Candidates for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program are awarded points based on six factors under the Quebec Economic Class selection grid for the program. A minimum passing score of 40 points is required and the mandatory cut-off scores of 10 points and 25 points for management experience and financial investment, respectively, must be satisfied.
Quebec Immigrant Investor Program candidates are evaluated based on factors that include education level/areas of training, experience in management, age, language proficiency in French or English, stay and family in Quebec, and the Investment Agreement. The maximum points available are 94 points for applicants with or without a spouse or common-law partner.
Candidates who satisfy the required minimums for management experience and financial investment will only need five additional points to meet the passing score of 40.
Those points could be met if candidates satisfy only one of the following example requirements:
- A post-secondary school technical diploma attesting to one OR two years of full-time studies (value: 6 points)
- An undergraduate university degree attesting to two years of full-time studies (value: 6 points)
Quebec investor program candidates may be invited to a selection interview following a review of their application.
Advantages of the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program
- Investment without risk: The investment of CAD $1,200,000 is guaranteed by the Quebec government and returned in full after five years.
- Passive investment: No active managerial role is required after the investment is made.
- Family included in the application: All immediate members of the candidate’s family (spouse and dependent children) are included in the application and have the same status as the candidate.
- Benefits of permanent resident status: Enjoy the same benefits provided to Canadians (universal health care, free public education, access to world-class universities, etc.)
Quebec Immigrant Investor Program: Requirements
All Quebec Immigrant Investor candidates are expected to meet the following minimum requirements:
To qualify as an immigrant investor, a foreign national must invest, without borrowing, the following minimum qualifying capital dollar amounts in a qualifying commercial enterprise:
- $1,000,000 (U.S.); or
- $500,000 (U.S.) in a high-unemployment or rural area, considered a targeted employment area.
A qualifying investment must, within two years, create full-time jobs for at least 10 U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other immigrants authorized to work in the United States, not including the investor and the investor’s spouse, sons, or daughters.
Immigrant investor visa categories are:
- Employment creation outside a targeted area – C5
- Employment creation in a targeted rural/high unemployment area – T5
- Investor Pilot Program not in a targeted area – R5
- Investor Pilot Program in a targeted area – I5
To be considered for an E5 immigrant investor visa, an applicant must file Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For more information on qualifying as an immigrant investor and filing the Form I-526 petition, see EB-5 Immigrant Investor, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Process, EB-5 Regional Centers, and Permanent Workers on the USCIS website.
Labor certification is not required for immigrant investors.
The Form I-526 petition must be approved by the USCIS before applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate outside the United States.
The First Step: File a Petition
To be considered for an E5 immigrant investor visa, an applicant must file Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For more information on qualifying as an immigrant investor and filing the Form I-526 petition, see EB-5 Immigrant Investor, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Process, EB-5 Regional Centers, and Permanent Workers on the USCIS website.
Labor certification is not required for immigrant investors.
The Form I-526 petition must be approved by the USCIS before applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate outside the United States.
Next Steps: Fees and Visa Application
After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). Once received, NVC will assign a case number for the petition. When an applicant’s priority date meets the most recent qualifying date, NVC will instruct the applicant to complete Form DS-261, Choice of Address and Agent. (NOTE: If you already have an attorney, NVC will not instruct you to complete Form DS-261). NVC will begin pre-processing the applicant’s case by providing the applicant with instructions to submit the appropriate fees. After the appropriate fees are paid, NVC will request that the applicant submit the necessary immigrant visa documents, including application forms, civil documents, and more. Learn more about National Visa Center visa case processing and NVC’s EB-5 Investor Assistance Desk.
Can My Family Members also Receive Immigrant Visas?
Based on your approved petition, your spouse and minor unmarried children, younger than 21, may apply for immigrant visas with you. Like you, they must also fill out required application forms, obtain required civil documents, pay the required fees, and undergo medical examinations. Same-sex spouses of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), along with their minor children, are now eligible for the same immigration benefits as opposite-sex spouses. Consular officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates will adjudicate their immigrant visa applications upon receipt of an approved I-130 or I-140 petition from USCIS. For further information, please see our FAQ’s.
Numerical Limitations
Immigrant investor visas are issued in the chronological order in which the petitions were filed until the annual numerical limit for the category is reached. The filing date of a petition becomes the applicant’s priority date. Immigrant visas cannot be issued until an applicant’s priority date is reached. In certain heavily oversubscribed categories, there may be a waiting period of several years before a priority date is reached. Check the Visa Bulletin for the latest priority dates.
Fees
Fees are charged for the following services:
- Filing of Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur (this fee is charged by USCIS)
- Processing an immigrant visa application, Form DS-260 (see Note below)
- Medical examination and required vaccinations (costs vary)
- Other costs may include: translations; photocopying charges; fees for obtaining the documents you need for the immigrant visa application (such as passport, police certificates, birth certificates, etc.); and expenses for travel to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for your visa interview. Costs vary from country to country and case to case.
For current fees for Department of State services, see Fees for Visa Services. For current fees for USCIS services, see Check Filing Fees on the USCIS website.
Note: Fees must be paid for each intending immigrant, regardless of age, and are not refundable.
Fees should not be paid to the NVC or paid at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you have your visa interview unless specifically requested. Applicants will be provided with instructions by the NVC on where and when to pay the appropriate fees. Do not send payments to the NVC’s address in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Required Documentation
In general, the following documents are required:
- Passport(s) valid for six months beyond the intended date of entry into the United States, unless longer validity is specifically requested by the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your country.
- Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application.
- Two (2) 2×2 photographs. See the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements.
- Civil Documents for the applicant. See Documents the Applicant Must Submit for more specific information about documentation requirements, including information on which documents may need to be translated. The consular officer may ask for more information during your visa interview. Bring your original civil documents (or certified copies) such as birth and marriage certificates, as well as legible photocopies of the original civil documents, and any required translations to your immigrant visa interview. Original documents and translations can then be returned to you.
- Financial Support – At your immigrant visa interview, you must demonstrate to the consular officer that you will not become a public charge in the United States.
- Completed Medical Examination Forms – These are provided by the panel physician after you have completed your medical examination and vaccinations (see below).
Visa Interview
Once the NVC determines the file is complete with all the required documents, they schedule the applicant’s interview appointment. NVC then sends the file, containing the applicant’s petition and the documents listed above, to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where the applicant will be interviewed for a visa. The applicant, attorney, and third-party agent, if applicable, will receive appointment emails, or letters (if no email address is available), containing the date and time of the applicant’s visa interview along with instructions, including guidance for obtaining a medical examination.
Each applicant should bring a valid passport to the interview, as well as any other documentation above not already provided to the NVC. A consular officer will interview the applicant, and the consular officer will determine whether the applicant is eligible to receive an immigrant visa in accordance with U.S. immigration law. Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans will be taken on the day of the interview. Generally, an applicant receives original civil documents and original translations back at the time of interview.
Medical Examinations and Vaccinations
Important Notice: In preparing for your interview, you will need to schedule and complete your medical examination and any required vaccinations before your visa interview. Before an immigrant visa can be issued, every applicant, regardless of age, must undergo a medical examination which must be performed by an authorized panel physician. NVC provides applicants instructions regarding medical examinations, including information on authorized panel physicians. See Medical Examination for more information, including a list of panel physicians by country, and frequently asked questions.
How Long Does It Take?
Employment based immigrant investor visa cases take additional time because they are in numerically limited visa categories. The length of time varies from case to case and cannot be predicted for individual cases with any accuracy. Some cases are delayed because applicants do not follow instructions carefully. Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the consular officer interviews the applicant.
Visa Ineligibility
Certain conditions and activities may make an applicant ineligible for a visa. Examples of these ineligibilities include: drug trafficking; overstaying a previous visa; and submitting fraudulent documents. If you are ineligible for a visa, you will be informed by the consular officer and advised whether there is a waiver of the ineligibility available to you and what the waiver process is. Ineligibilities and Waivers: Lawscontains the complete list of ineligibilities.
When You Have Your Immigrant Visa: What You Should Know
If you are issued an immigrant visa, the consular officer will give you your passport containing the immigrant visa and a sealed packet containing the documents which you provided. It is important that you do not open the sealed packet. Only the U.S. immigration official should open this packet when you enter the United States. You are required to enter the U.S. before the expiration date printed on your visa. When traveling, the primary (or principal) applicant must enter the United States before or at the same time as family members holding visas.
USCIS Immigrant Fee – You must pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) after you receive your immigrant visa and before you travel to the United States. Select USCIS Immigrant Fee on the USCIS website for more information.
Important Notice: USCIS will not issue a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551 or Green Card) until you have paid the fee.
Entering the United States: Port-of-Entry
A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to the U.S. port-of-entry and request permission to enter the United States. Applicants should be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The DHS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States. Travelers should review important information about admissions and entry requirements on the CBP website under Travel.
Once you have paid the USCIS Immigrant Fee (explained above) and have been admitted to the United States as a permanent resident, your Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551 (formerly called Alien Registration Card, also known as a (green card) will be mailed to you.
How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card
If you elected on your immigrant visa application form to receive your Social Security Number Card upon admission to the United States as an immigrant, your card will be sent by mail to the U.S. address you designated on your application form and should arrive approximately six weeks following your admission. If you did not elect to receive your Social Security Number Card automatically, you will have to apply to be issued a card following your arrival in the United States. Learn about on the Social Security Administration website.
Additional Information
Immigrant visa applicants should not make any final travel arrangements, dispose of property, or give up jobs until and unless visas are issued. Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview. An immigrant visa is generally valid for six months from the issuance date.
AUSTRALIA IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM
Why limit yourself to living in only one country when you can have Australian citizenship by investment. In times of uncertainty a second (dual) citizenship provides the comfort of knowing that you, your family, and your finances can be secured by having an alternative base and home in Australia.
In the same way and for the same reasons that people diversify their investments, so too do people seek to acquire multiple citizenships. Additional passports provide security as well as access to various countries visa-free.
Aside from global mobility as a result of visa-free travel to many different countries, citizenship in another country also often provides various other additional benefits such as the ability to bring your family with you, the ability to diversify your investments in another jurisdiction and find new opportunities, consular support when overseas, the right to vote, financial assistance, access to education, and in some cases tax management advantages.
Generally, there are five different streams leading to citizenship in Australia by Investment. It is possible to apply under any one of the streams. From a financial perspective, the citizenship by investment streams require:
- funding from specified classes of investors of at least AUD $200,000 to commercialise a product or service in Australia or
- successful business history and net assets of AUD $800,000 or
- the making of an approved investment of AUD $1.5 million and net assets of AUD $2.25 million or
- the making of approved investments of at least AUD $5 million or
- the making of approved investments of at least AUD $15 million.
If the applicant complies with the conditions of their stream, they can apply for permanent residency and subsequently citizenship.
Sydney Migration International are offering extensive and competent consultancy services in the areas of dual citizenship by investment in Australia.