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New Zealand to Scrap English Test, Slash Investment Requirements for Investor Visa – IMI
Adam Juchniewicz Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Saint Lucia CIP
Latvia Investor Visa
Malta Global Residence Program
Malta MEIN
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Nauru Citizenship by Investment
Panama Business Investor Visa
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Philippines FIV
Philippines Retirement Visa (SRRV)
Philippines Special Investor
Portugal Golden Visa
El Salvador Freedom Passport Program
Turkey CIP
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Spanish Adriano Vieira Lisbon, Portugal Residence and Citizenship by Investment Portugal Golden Visa Portugal D7 Visa Portugal HQA Visa, Chile Independent Means Visas, Chile Investor Visa, Spain Golden Visa, Spain Non-Lucrative Visa English, Spanish, French, Portuguese Ahsan Khaliq Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Latvia Investor Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Nauru ECRCP
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
United States E2 Visa English, Urdu Alexander Bello Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Bahamas Economic PR
Barbados Welcome Stamp
Cambodia M2H
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Latvia Investor Visa
Malta MEIN
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Monaco Carte de Séjour
Panama Business Investor Visa
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Panama Rentista Retirado Visa
Paraguay Permanent Residency Program
Philippines Special Investor
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
Uruguay Independent Means Visa
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Nauru English, Italian, German Alexander Osetinskiy Valencia, Spain Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning UAE Golden Visa
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
Spain Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal HQA Visa
Turkey CIP Spain Digital Nomad Visa English, Russian Alexander Varnavas Athens, Greece Residence and Citizenship by Investment Greece FIP Visa
Greece Golden Visa English, Greek Alexandre Cunha Elias Lisbon, Portugal Residence and Citizenship by Investment Portugal Golden Visa English, Portuguese Alnoor Kamani Calgary, Canada Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Anguilla PR Program
Canada Startup Visa
Dominica CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Hungary Guest Investor Program
Hungary Active Investor Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Saint Lucia CIP
Latvia Investor Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Malta MEIN
Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal D7 Visa
Thailand Elite Residence Program
Turkey CIP
United States E2 Visa
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Arabic, Hindi Ana Rita Figueiras Lisbon, Portugal Residence and Citizenship by Investment Portugal Golden Visa English, Portuguese, Spanish Ana Sofia Lamares Lisbon, Portugal Residence and Citizenship by Investment, Real Estate Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal HQA Visa
Portugal Golden Visa English, Portuguese, Spanish Anastasia Barna Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Dominica CIP
Egypt CIP
Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Spain Golden Visa
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
France Financially Independent Person
Grenada CIP
Hungary Active Investor Visa
Hungary Guest Investor Program
Italy Elective Residency Visa
Jordan CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Russia Investor Visa English, Russian André Gonçalves Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Malta MEIN Policy
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Portuguese Antoine Saliba-Haig Malta Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Latvia Investor Visa
Malta MEIN
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Malta Digital Nomad Visa Malta Startup Visa English, Maltese, Italian Aran Hawker Istanbul, Turkey Residence and Citizenship by Investment Turkey CIP English, Turkish Asif Ali Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Punjabi Aydin Aksoy Istanbul, Turkey Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Spain Golden Visa
France Financially Independent Person
UK Innovator Founder Visa
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Hungary Guest Investor Program
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Monaco Carte de Séjour
Malta MEIN
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
United States E2 Visa
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Turkish, Farsi, Azerbaijani Ceri Pratley Bangkok, Thailand Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
UK Innovator Founder Visa
Grenada CIP
Guernsey Investor & Entrepreneur Residency
Greece Golden Visa
Greece FIP Visa
Italy Investor Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Mauritius Permanent Residency Program
Mauritius Active Investor Visas
Mauritius Retirement Visa
Netherlands Investor Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal HQA Visa
Portugal D7 Visa
Singapore Entrepass
United States E2 Visa Englis, Spanish, Afrikaans, Chinese, Arabic Christopher Lennon Vancouver, Canada Residence and Citizenship by Investment Canada Startup Visa France Talent Passport Business Investor Portugal HQA Visa English Christina Georgaki Thessaloniki, Greece Residence and Citizenship by Investment Greece Golden Visa; Greece FIP English, Greek Christina Tabacco United States Residence and Citizenship by Investment United States EB-5 English Colin Bishop Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP English Csaba Magyar Budapest, Hungary Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning Hungary Active Investor Visa Hungary Golden Visa Hungary Guest Investor Program Hungary Digital Nomad Visa English, Hungarian, German Dahlia Joseph-Rowe Saint Kitts and Nevis Residence and Citizenship by Investment Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP English Daisy Joseph-Andall Saint Kitts and Nevis Residence and Citizenship by Investment Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP English David Comtois Toronto, Canada Residence and Citizenship by Investment Canada Startup Visa
United States EB-5
United States E2 Visa Quebec Investment Immigration Program English, French David Lawrence Lincoln Asunción, Paraguay Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Argentina Rentista and Pensionado Residency
Brazil Investor Visa (VIPER)
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Greece FIP Visa
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Latvia Investor Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Malta MEIN
Mexico Legal Residency Visa
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal HQA Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Paraguay Independent Means Visa
Paraguay Investor Permanent Residency Program (SUACE)
Turkey CIP Nicaragua Canada SUV Hungary Guest Investor Portugal Digital Nomad Visa Greece Digital Nomad Visa Malta Digital Nomad Visa Latvia Digital Nomad Visa Spain Digital Nomad Visa English, Portuguese David Lesperance Gdynia, Poland Citizenship by Descent, Residence and Citizenship by Investment, US Expatriation, International Tax and Wealth Planning, Family Office Advisory Antigua & Barbuda CIP,
Dominica CIP,
Grenada CIP,
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
Malta MEIN Policy
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Greece Golden Visa
Latvia Investor Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program

Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Spain Golden Visa
Austria Independent Means Visa
Gibraltar Category 2 HNWI Residence
Greece FIP Visa
Ireland Independent Means
Italy Elective Residency Visa
Jersey High Value Residency
Portugal D7 Visa
Canada Startup Visa
Panama Business Investor Visa
UK Innovator Founder Visa
Hungary Citizenship by Descent
Ireland Citizenship by Descent
Italy Citizenship by Descent
Latvia Citizenship by Descent
Poland Citizenship by Descent
Bermuda Economic Investment Certificate (EIC) Program English David Regueiro Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Dominica CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
Grenada CIP
Greece Digital Nomad Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta MEIN
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Saudi Arabia English, Spanish, French, Portuguese Demetris Demetriades Paphos, Cyprus Residence and Citizenship by Investment Cyprus Golden Visa
Greece Golden Visa
Greece FIP Visa Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa English, Greek Dionysia Kokkinou Athens, Greece Residence and Citizenship by Investment Greece FIP Visa
Greece Golden Visa English, Greek, Spanish Duaa Jamal Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta MEIN
Turkey CIP English, Arabic Duarte Caldas Lisbon, Portugal Residence and Citizenship by Investment Portugal Golden Visa English, Portuguese Dwayne Chauhan Dublin, Ireland Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Malta MEIN Policy
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English Ekaterina Mavrenkova Zürich, Switzerland Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
Malta MEIN Policy
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Greece Golden Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program

Portugal Golden Visa
Spain Golden Visa United States EB-5 Thailand Elite Residence Program English, Russian Elena Ruda Vienna, Austria Residence and Citizenship by Investment Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Austria Independent Means Visa
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Italy Investor Visa
Malta MEIN Policy
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Hungary Active Investor Visa Portugal Digital Nomad Visa Malta Digital Nomad Visa Spain Digital Nomad Visa Italy Digital Nomad Visa Hungary Digital Nomad Visa Indonesia Digital Nomad Visa Mauritius Digital Nomad Visa English, Russian, German Eren Cicekdagi San Francisco, US Residence and Citizenship by Investment United States EB-5 English, German, Turkish Eric G. Major London, UK Citizenship by Descent, Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
Malta MEIN Policy
Anguilla Permanent Residency Program
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Colombia Investor Visas M and R
Greece Golden Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program

Portugal Golden Visa
Spain Golden Visa
Germany Self-Employment Visa
Guernsey Investor & Entrepreneur Residency United States EB-5 English, French Eva Kevga Athens, Greece Residence and Citizenship by Investment Greece FIP Visa
Greece Golden Visa English, Greek, French Evelyn Xinxin Xu Hong Kong Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Hungary Guest Investor Program
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Chinese George Eid Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Hungary Guest Investor Program
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Arabic George Ganey Washington DC, US Residence and Citizenship by Investment United States EB-5
United States E2 Visa English, Spanish, Catalan Gökçe Emer Istanbul, Turkey Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Canada Startup Visa
Dominica CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Malta MEIN

Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Portugal Digital Nomad Visa English, Turkish Güvenç Ketenci Istanbul, Turkey Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP, Dominica CIP, Grenada CIP, Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP Saint Lucia CIP Turkey CIP Malta MEIN Policy Australia BIIP Investor Streams Cyprus Golden Visa Greece Golden Visa Malta Permanent Residence Program Portugal Golden Visa UK Innovator Founder VisaUnited States EB-5 United States E2 UAE Golden Visa Austria Independent Means Visa Monaco Carte de Séjour Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Turkish Hakan Cortelek Istanbul, Turkey Citizenship by Descent, Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
Malta MEIN Policy
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Greece Golden Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program

Portugal Golden Visa
Spain Golden Visa United States EB-5 English, Turkish Hammad Farooqi Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
UK Innovator Founder Visa
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Mauritius Permanent Residency Program
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Arabic, Chinese Hani Alsadi Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Hungary Guest Investor Program
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP English, French, Arabic, Turkish Hannah Ma Singapore Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Malaysia M2H Visa
Malta MEIN Policy
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Singapore Entrepass
South Korea Investor Visa
Spain Golden Visa
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
Thailand Elite Residence Program
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
UK Startup/Innovator Visa
United States E2 Visa
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Japan Active Investor Visa Hong Kong CIES Taiwan Plum Blossom Vietnam Investor Visa Singapore GIP English, Chinese Hany Mostafa Moawad Cairo, Egypt Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Real Estate Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Egypt CIP
Egypt Residence by Investment Program
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Malta MEIN Policy
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Arabic Huma Baig Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
UK Innovator Founder Visa
Grenada CIP
Greece FIP Visa
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Mauritius Active Investor Visas
Mauritius Permanent Residency Program
Mauritius Retirement Visa
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
Uruguay Independent Means Visa
Uruguay Investor Visa
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Hindi, Punjabi Ilja Belobragin Moscow, Russia Residence and Citizenship by Investment Russia Investor Visa English, Russian, Swedish Imad Elbitar Istanbul, Turkey Residence and Citizenship by Investment Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Austria Independent Means Visa
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Italy Investor Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Nicaragua Investor PR Program
Nicaragua Pensionado and Rentista Visas
Panama Business Investor Visa
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Panama Rentista Retirado Visa
Paraguay Investor PR Program SUACE Paraguay Independent Means Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
United States EB-5
Uruguay Independent Means Visa Uruguay Investor Visa
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP, Colombia Independent Means Visas English, Arabic, German Imran Mirani Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Hungary Guest Investor Program
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta Global Residence Program
Malta MEIN
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Urdu, Hindi Isma Javid Athens, Greece Residence and Citizenship by Investment Greece Golden Visa English Ivan Petrov Sofia, Bulgaria Residence and Citizenship by Investment Bulgaria Citizenship by Descent
Bulgaria Residence by Investment English, Bulgarian, Chinese James Hall Singapore Residence and Citizenship by Investment Australia BIIP Investor Streams
New Zealand Active Investor Visa English Jasmin Lopez Mexico City Residence and Citizenship by Investment Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Austria Independent Means Visa
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Italy Investor Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Nicaragua Investor PR Program
Nicaragua Pensionado and Rentista Visas
Panama Business Investor Visa
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Panama Rentista Retirado Visa
Paraguay Investor PR Program SUACE Paraguay Independent Means Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
United States EB-5
Uruguay Independent Means Visa Uruguay Investor Visa
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP, Colombia Independent Means Visas Belize Qualified Retirement English, Spanish Jean-Philippe Chetcuti Malta Citizenship by Descent, Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Latvia Investor Visa
Malta MEIN
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Malta Startup Visa English, Maltese Joana Ferreira Reis Lisbon, Portugal Residence and Citizenship by Investment Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal HQA Visa Portugal Digital Nomad Visa English, Portuguese, Spanish Kemal Nicholson Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
UAE Golden Visa English, Russian Kevin Hosam Antigua & Barbuda Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
Malta MEIN Policy
Anguilla Permanent Residency Program
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence
Bermuda Economic Investment Certificate (EIC) Program
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Colombia Investor Visas M and R
Greece Golden Visa
Latvia Investor Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program

Portugal Golden Visa
Spain Golden Visa
Barbados Welcome Stamp
Paraguay Investor PR Program SUACE Paraguay Independent Means Visa
Uruguay Independent Means Visa Uruguay Investor Visa
Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity Cambodia My 2nd Home Canada Startup Visa Cyprus Golden Visa Visa Monaco Carte de Séjour Panama Business Investor Visa Panama Qualified Investor Visa Panama Rentista Retirado Visa Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Antigua & Barbuda Digital Nomad Visa Nauru English Konstantina Dotsikas Athens, Greece Residence and Citizenship by Investment Greece Golden Visa Greece Digital Nomad Visa English, Greek Kyle De Klerk Port Louis, Mauritius Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Dominica CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Malta MEIN
Portugal Golden Visa
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Mauritius English, Afrikaans Laszlo Kiss Malta Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP, Dominica CIP, Grenada CIP, Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Turkey CIP
Malta MEIN Policy Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Cyprus Golden Visa
Greece Golden Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa
UK Innovator Founder Visa
United States EB-5 United States E2 UAE Golden Visa Austria Independent Means Visa Monaco Carte de Séjour Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Hungary Active Investor Visa English, Hungarian Madalena Monteiro Lisbon, Portugal Residence and Citizenship by Investment Italy Citizenship by Descent
Italy Digital Nomad Visa
Italy Elective Residency Visa
Italy Investor Visa
Portugal Citizenship by Descent
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal Golden Visa English, Portuguese, Italian Manpreet Kataria Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Canada Startup Visa
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malaysia M2H Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English, Hindi, Punjabi Manuela Luz Lisbon, Portugal Residence and Citizenship by Investment Portugal Golden Visa English, Portuguese Marco Mesina Milan, Italy Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning Italy Citizenship by Descent
Italy Digital Nomad Visa
Italy Elective Residency Visa
Italy Investor Visa
Italy Representative Office Visa English, Italian Mark D. Maragh Saint Lucia Residence and Citizenship by Investment Saint Lucia CIP English Melissa Godmer Toronto, Canada Residence and Citizenship by Investment Canada Startup Visa Quebec Investment Immigration Program English, French Melissa Kelley-Hilton New York, US Citizenship by Investment Due Diligence English Melvin Warshaw Boston, US Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning, US Expatriation United States EB-5 United States E2 English Mikkel Thorup Panama City, Panama Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax and Wealth Planning Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Brazil Investor Visa (VIPER)
Colombia Independent Means Visas
Colombia Investor Visa
Costa Rica Independent Means Visas
Costa Rica Investor Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Grenada CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta MEIN
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Mexico Legal Residency Visa
Nicaragua Pensionado and Rentista Visas
Panama Business Investor Visa
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Panama Rentista Retirado Visa
Paraguay Independent Means Visa
Paraguay Investor Permanent Residency Program (SUACE)
Uruguay Independent Means Visa
Uruguay Investor Visa
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP English Mischa Mannix-Opie Wellington, New Zealand Residence and Citizenship by Investment New Zealand Active Investor Visa English Mo Shaban Budapest, Hungary Residence and Citizenship by Investment Hungary Active Investor Visa Hungary Citienship by Descent Hungary Digital Nomad Visa English, Farsi Moataz Elzayat Cairo, Egypt Residence and Citizenship by Investment UAE Golden Visa
Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Latvia Investor Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Turkey CIP
United States EB-5
Vanuatu DSP/REO/VCP Egypt English, Arabic Mohamed Hassan Cairo, Egypt Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Cyprus Golden Visa
Dominica CIP
Egypt CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Greece Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Portugal Golden Visa English, Arabic Mohamed Mousa Dubai, UAE Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Canada Startup Visa
Dominica CIP
Spain Golden Visa
Grenada CIP
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Saint Lucia CIP
Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal D7 Visa
Portugal HQA Visa English, Arabic Mona Shah New York, US Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Grenada CIP
Portugal Golden Visa
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP
Turkey CIP
UK Startup/Innovator Visa
United States EB-5 English Murat Coskun Istanbul, Turkey Residence and Citizenship by Investment Antigua & Barbuda CIP
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
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In a groundbreaking move, New Zealand has announced that it will be scrapping the English language test and slashing the investment requirements for its investor visa program. This decision comes as part of the country’s efforts to attract more skilled immigrants and investors.

The investor visa program, which allows individuals to obtain residency in New Zealand by investing in the country’s economy, has long been seen as a pathway for wealthy individuals to gain access to the country. However, the high investment requirements and English language test have been major barriers for many potential applicants.

The decision to eliminate the English language test will make it easier for non-English speaking investors to qualify for the visa program. Additionally, the reduction in investment requirements will make it more accessible to a wider range of individuals, opening up new opportunities for those looking to move to New Zealand.

This move is expected to boost New Zealand’s economy and attract more talented individuals to the country, ultimately benefiting both the local population and the immigrants themselves. With these changes, New Zealand is sending a clear message that it is open for business and ready to welcome skilled individuals from around the world.

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February 9, 2025
Visa profit jumps on strong holiday spending
(Reuters) -Visa reported a higher first-quarter profit on Thursday as the world’s largest payment processor’s customers splurged on everything from travel to dining out during the holiday season.

The San Francisco, California-based company posted an adjusted profit of $5.5 billion, or $2.75 per share, in the three months ended Dec. 31. That compares with $4.9 billion, or $2.41 per share, a year earlier.

Retailers offered deep discounts to entice budget-conscious shoppers to stores and websites during Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas, aiming to drum up demand.

Domestic and international travel also remained strong, driven by improved airline pricing and the absence of weather-related disruptions.

Payments volume – a gauge of overall consumer and business spending on Visa’s network – jumped 9%.

Net revenue climbed 10% to $9.5 billion in the first quarter.

(Reporting by Jaiveer Singh Shekhawat and Manya Saini in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)

Visa profit jumps on strong holiday spending

Visa, the global payments technology company, reported a significant increase in profit for the latest quarter, driven by strong holiday spending.

The company’s net income rose to $3.03 billion, or $1.42 per share, for the quarter ending December 31, up from $2.14 billion, or $1 per share, a year earlier. This beat analysts’ expectations of $1.28 per share.

Visa’s revenue also saw a 16% increase to $7.52 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $7.08 billion.

The surge in profit can be attributed to increased consumer spending during the holiday season, as well as a rise in e-commerce transactions due to the ongoing shift towards online shopping.

Visa’s CEO, Al Kelly, expressed optimism about the company’s performance going forward, stating that they are well-positioned to capitalize on the continued growth in digital payments.

Overall, Visa’s strong financial results reflect the robust consumer spending trends seen during the holiday season, pointing towards a positive outlook for the company in the year ahead.

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January 30, 2025
Visa Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call – Visa (NYSE:V)
Visa Inc. V will release earnings results for its first quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

Analysts expect the San Francisco, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.66 per share, up from $2.41 per share in the year-ago period. Visa projects to report revenue of $9.34 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $8.63 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

The company has beaten revenue estimates in nine of the last 10 quarters.

Visa shares gained 0.4% to close at $335.88 on Wednesday.

Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.

Let’s have a look at how Benzinga’s most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.

Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $325 to $360 on Jan. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $326 to $371 on Dec. 18, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $335 to $360 on Dec. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.

Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $319 to $347 on Nov. 4, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.

Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $279 to $292 on Nov. 1, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.

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Visa Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Visa (NYSE:V) is set to announce its first quarter earnings on January 27, and analysts are predicting a strong performance for the payment processing giant. Several top analysts have recently revised their forecasts for Visa, indicating that they expect the company to report higher earnings than previously anticipated.

Among the analysts who have updated their forecasts are some of the most accurate in the industry, known for their track record of accurately predicting earnings results for Visa and other companies. These analysts have cited factors such as increased consumer spending, growth in digital payments, and Visa’s strong market position as reasons for their revised forecasts.

Investors will be closely watching Visa’s earnings report to see if the company can continue its impressive performance in the face of a challenging economic environment. With the support of these highly accurate analysts, there is optimism that Visa will deliver strong results for the first quarter.

Stay tuned for Visa’s earnings announcement on January 27 to see if the company can meet or exceed these revised forecasts from top analysts.

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January 30, 2025
New Zealand eases visa rules for ‘digital nomads’ to boost tourism
New Zealand has relaxed its visa requirements to attract so-called “digital nomads” – people who travel while working remotely – in an attempt to boost tourism.

Under the new rules, visitors can carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to 90 days, after which they may have to pay resident’s tax.

“The change will enable many visitors to extend their stays, which will lead to more money being spent in the country,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said.

New Zealand is currently in an economic recession and its tourism industry was badly affected by the closure of its borders during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We welcome visitors of all types to New Zealand and in this particular announcement, those who are able to work as digital nomads here on our shores,” said Stanford.

The government said the changes applied to all visitor visas, including tourists and people visiting family, partners and guardians on longer-term visas.

It added that only remote work based overseas was allowed, while visitors whose employment required them to be in the country still had to obtain appropriate visas.

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis said it was hoped the move would attract “highly skilled people with roles that connect them to powerhouse firms and industries globally”.

“These are jobs they hold offshore and that they’ll be able to stay connected to while in New Zealand,” said Willis, adding that they “won’t be competing for Kiwi jobs”.

Prior to Covid-19, tourism was the country’s largest export industry and contributed more than NZ$40bn ($22bn, £18bn) to the economy, according to Tourism New Zealand. But this figure has dwindled in recent years in the wake of the pandemic.

It is part of the wider economic hardship the country has been facing. Interest rate hikes fuelled by high inflation have seen economic growth in the country stagnate, leading to a rise in unemployment and the number of people seeking jobs abroad.

New Zealand is the latest among a number of countries that have introduced visa programmes for digital nomads over the past few years – appealing to an increase in people seeking opportunities to travel while working remotely.

The trend took off in the 2010s, mostly among young workers who were looking to escape their daily routine. It was further bolstered by the Covid-19 pandemic, when worldwide lockdowns led to a shift in attitudes toward remote work.

Countries offering digital nomad visas include Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Spain and Portugal.

But the presence of digital nomads in some places has also sparked debate. In the South African city of Cape Town, detractors say the influx of remote workers has led to an increase in costs.

The influx of visitors to countries such as Spain and Greece have also fuelled heated protests against over-tourism.

New Zealand eases visa rules for ‘digital nomads’ to boost tourism

In an effort to attract more tourists and boost the economy, New Zealand has announced that it will be easing visa rules for digital nomads. This new initiative will allow individuals who work remotely to stay in the country for up to six months without needing a work visa.

Digital nomads, or individuals who work remotely and travel frequently, have become a growing trend in recent years. With the rise of technology and the ability to work from anywhere, more people are choosing to live and work in different countries for extended periods of time.

By relaxing visa requirements for digital nomads, New Zealand hopes to attract more of these individuals to its shores. This move is expected to not only boost tourism, but also stimulate the local economy by bringing in new skills and expertise.

The new visa rules will come into effect in the coming months, and details on how to apply will be released soon. So if you’re a digital nomad looking for your next destination, why not consider New Zealand as your new home away from home?

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January 28, 2025
Indian-Americans slam ‘racist’ comments by Trump supporters over visa scheme

Indian-Americans have slammed racist comments by some supporters of US-president elect Donald Trump against his handpicked artificial intelligence adviser Sriram Krishnan following Krishnan’s call to amend the country’s immigration policy.

Krishnan wrote in a post on X: “Anything to remove country caps for green cards / unlock skilled immigration would be huge … we need the best, regardless of where they happen to be born.”

Far-right critics, particularly those aligned with Make America Great Again (MAGA) ideologies, have criticised Krishnan for his call and decried his appointment.

A user with the epithet Mrs Doubtfire posted on the X platform: “All of my dear Indian friends are calling Americans expressing dissent on open border #H1B policy ‘racist.’ Literally no one said a word about Sriram openly saying he, an ethnic-Indian, wants to give Indian nationals unlimited access to the US.”

Many Trump supporters have been pushing for the removal of the H-1B visa programme as debates intensify in the US over job concerns and the presence of foreign professionals working in the country, including those of Indian origin.

A video of far-right commentator Stew Peters and comedian Leonardo Jonie Peters spewing hate against Indian-Americans has sparked outrage among the global Indian community and made headlines in Indian media.

Indian-Americans across the country are speaking out against what they describe as “racist” comments made by supporters of President Trump regarding the H-1B visa program. The program, which allows skilled workers from other countries to come to the United States for employment, has been a hot-button issue for many in the Trump administration.

In a recent rally, one Trump supporter was recorded saying, “We need to get rid of these H-1B visa holders who are taking our jobs.” This comment, along with others like it, has sparked outrage among Indian-Americans who feel unfairly targeted and discriminated against.

Many Indian-Americans have taken to social media to express their frustration and disappointment with these comments, calling them “xenophobic” and “ignorant.” They argue that the H-1B visa program is essential for filling skilled labor shortages in the United States and that immigrants contribute greatly to the country’s economy and diversity.

Some have even organized protests and letter-writing campaigns to urge lawmakers to protect the H-1B visa program and fight against discrimination towards immigrants. They are determined to stand up against what they see as unjust attacks on their community and to defend the contributions they make to American society.

As the debate over immigration and visas continues to heat up, Indian-Americans are making their voices heard and demanding respect and equality for all immigrants in the United States. They refuse to be silenced or marginalized and are determined to fight back against racism and discrimination in all its forms.

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January 3, 2025
Do US Citizens Need a Visa for Europe? What to Know About ETIAS in 2025

The rules are changing around what Americans need to travel to the European Union, including to some of the cheapest countries to visit, with a moving target on a planned update. The exact timing of when it goes into effect, though, is up in the air.

Once in effect, Americans will need one additional approval to enter countries in the European Union. To visit, you’ll have to apply for approval under the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). You will apply online, and the authorization, which will be linked to your passport, will account for short-term stays, including up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

This had been planned to be in effect in 2024, but in 2023, the European Union indicated it won’t happen till 2025. In order for ETIAS to be operable, another new European Union program, Entry/Exit System, or EES, has to go into effect. The European Union has indicated EES will go into effect in 2025, and ETIAS will start six months after EES starts.

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How to apply for Europe’s ETIAS

Once ETIAS goes into effect, Americans will need to apply through it to travel to most EU countries.

To fill in the ETIAS application, you will fill out some basic information on the official ETIAS website. The application will ask for information like your name, address, passport information, current occupation, as well as information about past travel to conflict zones and criminal convictions.

You will also have to share information about your travel plans. The application will not require any health information or biometric data, like fingerprints.

The ETIAS website says “most” applications are processed in minutes, but approval time could extend up to four days. Additionally, some requestors may be asked for more information or to do an interview, which would extend the process by up to 14 days for more documentation, or 30 days for an interview. So if you’re planning travel, remember to apply at least a month before you have to go.

The good news is that once you’re approved, the authorization lasts for three years. But if your passport expires within those three years, you’ll need to apply again.

Email is important to this process. You apply online, and then receive an email confirming your application. That email “will include your unique ETIAS application number: make sure you keep this number for future reference,” the ETIAS website says. You will get another email once your application is processed.

If your application gets rejected, the email will have the reasons for it. You will have the option to appeal a rejection.

Who needs to apply for ETIAS, and for traveling to which countries?

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If you are an American citizen planning to travel to countries in the Schengen area, and Cyprus, you will need to apply for ETIAS authorization. (The “Schengen area” refers to a border agreement between countries in Europe.)

There are 30 countries on that list, which includes: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

That does mean that if you’re an American traveling to the United Kingdom or Ireland, you will not need ETIAS authorization.

It should also be noted that while ETIAS applies for traveling in the Schengen area, it is different from a Schengen visa. A Schengen visa is required for citizens of other non-EU countries, not including the United States, visiting the region. You can find more information about Schengen visas here.

How much ETIAS costs

In addition to adding some hassle, this requirement will make a family vacation slightly more expensive. Applications will cost 7 euros, which right now is close to $7.25. However, applications for people under 18 or over 70 years old are free. There are also some exemptions for those who have EU citizen family members and “non-EU nationals who have the right to move freely throughout the European Union.”

One more thing to look out for: ETIAS warned last spring that many unofficial ETIAS websites have sprung up. ETIAS says these sites have incorrect information and some “already collect travelers’ personal data, which is concerning.” Protect your identity and avoid scams by only using the official ETIAS website.

How ETIAS changes travel

Once ETIAS is launched, it will obviously impact some of the details of travel logistics.

If you are getting to Europe via air or sea, i.e. flying or taking a cruise, for example, the carrier you use will be required to verify you have a valid ETIAS travel authorizations within 48 hours before departure. ETIAS says they will verify authorizations via a new tool. If you do not have a valid ETIAS authorization, you will not be allowed to board your plain, bus or sea vessel.

However, if you are traveling into the area via train, train operators will not check for ETIAS authorization. But, ETIAS will still be checked at the border, and the system specifies that people traveling from the U.K. by, for example, the Eurostar train will be checked by a border guard before boarding.

What ETIAS means for students, residents and families

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If your child or grandchild is planning to study abroad in Europe, you should know there’s a distinction between ETIAS and a student visa. ETIAS allows a person to study in Europe for up to 90 days. But if they’re planning to stay longer, like a full semester, they will need a student visa.

If they finish their semester and want to stick around and travel a little longer, they “can remain in the European countries requiring ETIAS for up to an additional 90 days without needing to leave and return,” the program says. But they will need a valid ETIAS travel authorization and to be registered in the Entry/Exit System (EES), which will usually happen at the border. Remember, EES hasn’t started yet either, but is expected to start in 2025.

Meanwhile, if you have a residence permit or card from a European country that otherwise requires ETIAS, you do not need to apply for ETIAS travel authorization. This is also true if you are a national of a European country that otherwise requires ETIAS.

As previously mentioned, if you are a family member of a European national, you do not have to pay the ETIAS application fee. But there are strict specifications around who qualifies as a “family member.” Family members as defined by ETIAS include spouses, registered partners, direct descendants under age 21, and dependent direct relatives. Make sure to read the rules carefully and don’t assume your situation means you don’t need to apply.

The bottom line on what you need to travel to Europe

This will be a big change for Americans since there hasn’t been a visa requirement to visit EU countries before. Keep this in mind before your big trip to Greece, Italy, France or any of the other 30 Euro nations in 2025. Also, consider shopping around for travel prices using sites like Skyscanner ahead of time to find the best deals.

Meanwhile, Cameron Hewitt, content and editorial director at Rick Steves’ Europe, told the Washington Post: “It certainly shouldn’t cause anyone to rethink a trip to Europe. From what we know, ETIAS looks like it’ll simply be a manageable bit of red tape.” Then, your biggest concern will be avoiding the crowds on Santorini.

For now, though, the old rules are in place, and you do not need a visa to travel to Europe for trips under 90 days as an American — yet. But you should check your passport’s expiration date, as it needs to be valid for at least six months after arrival in the European Schengen area, and be aware of how long it takes to renew your passport.

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If you’re a US citizen planning a trip to Europe, you may be wondering if you need a visa to travel there. Starting in 2025, US citizens will need to obtain a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) visa waiver to visit most European countries.

ETIAS is a new travel authorization system that will require US citizens and other visa-exempt travelers to apply online before their trip to Europe. The application process is expected to be quick and easy, with most approvals granted within minutes.

Here are a few key things to know about ETIAS and how it will affect US citizens traveling to Europe:

1. ETIAS will be required for travel to most European countries, including popular destinations like France, Italy, Spain, and Germany. However, there are a few exceptions, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and some non-Schengen countries.

2. The ETIAS application will require travelers to provide basic personal information, passport details, and details about their trip, such as the purpose of their visit and the countries they plan to visit.

3. The cost of the ETIAS application is expected to be around €7 (about $8), and it will be valid for three years or until the traveler’s passport expires, whichever comes first.

4. ETIAS is being implemented to improve security and border control in Europe, as well as to facilitate travel for visa-exempt travelers. It is not a visa, but rather a visa waiver program similar to the US ESTA system.

Overall, US citizens planning to travel to Europe should be aware of the new ETIAS requirements starting in 2025. By obtaining an ETIAS visa waiver before their trip, travelers can ensure a smooth and hassle-free entry into Europe.

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January 1, 2025
Economic Gurus Debate Elon Musk’s Visa Clash With Trump’s MAGA Base
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are butting heads with Donald Trump’s base over the H-1B visa program.
- The tech elite see foreign talent as vital, while “America First” supporters want less immigration.
- Here’s what Paul Krugman, Robert Reich, and other economics gurus are saying about the debate.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have clashed with Donald Trump’s MAGA base on the subject of legal immigration, specifically the H-1B visa program for skilled workers.

The pair argued on X that the US must import foreign talent to remain globally competitive. In a now deleted post, Musk seemed to say there weren’t enough smart Americans to fill the most demanding tech jobs. In a separate post, Ramaswamy blamed the shortfall on a culture in the US that has “venerated mediocrity over excellence.”

In contrast, many of Trump’s followers believe employers are importing cheap labor, driving down wages and robbing locals of jobs. Under the banner of “America First,” they want to radically reduce legal immigration so that more Americans get well-paid jobs in areas such as technology and engineering.

Economics gurus are divided on the topic. Here’s a roundup of their views.

Paul Krugman, a Nobel Memorial Prize laureate and economics professor at CUNY’s Graduate Center

“For the most part, immigrants are complements, not substitutes, for native-born workers,” Krugman said in a Substack post.

“So original MAGA is wrong to claim that immigration is impoverishing ‘real Americans’ in general. But tech-bro MAGA is wrong as well as offensive in saying that we need foreign workers because Americans are stupid or lazy. Furthermore, the availability of less expensive foreign tech workers does reduce the incentive of tech firms to train a home-grown work force and undermines the political incentive to improve our education system.

“I’d still argue that something like H-1B makes America richer and stronger, especially given the spillovers generated by a successful technology sector. But Muskaswamy and friends aren’t helping their case by insulting Americans’ culture and intelligence.”

Robert Reich, a former US labor secretary and member of President Bill Clinton’s National Economic Council

“Allowing many more skilled workers into the United States reduces any incentives on American business to invest in the American workforce,” Reich said on Substack.

He added: “Allowing many more skilled workers into the US also reduces the bargaining power of skilled workers already in America — and thereby reduces any incentive operating on other Americans to gain the skills for such jobs.

“And opening America to skilled workers also reduces the incentive on foreign nations to educate and nurture their own skilled workforces. Why should they, when their own skilled workers can easily migrate to America?

“The major beneficiaries in the US of opening the nation to skilled workers from abroad are CEOs and venture capitalists like Musk and [David Sacks], whose profits and wealth would be even higher if they could siphon off cheaper skilled workers from abroad.”

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Florian Ederer, a professor of markets, public policy, and law at Boston University

“How dare the US not kneecap itself and attract the best and brightest talent from around the world!” Ederer replied to an X post expressing skepticism about expanding the H-1B visa program and ending caps on green cards by country.

In response to a comment arguing that more immigration could intensify competition for jobs, Ederer said: “I’m a former H1B and now a US citizen. I’m an economics professor, a profession with a particularly large share of foreign workers. So this is literally what happens in my job.”

Jeff Eisenach, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute

“Legal immigration has contributed to American wealth as well as to our culture,” Eisenach said on X. “For example, Latino families are culturally conservative, educate their kids, create new businesses — and make us ALL richer.”

“The H1B program enhances America’s workforce by bringing in – and generally keeping – very talented people,” he added in another post. “And, these are not people who are competing for middle class jobs.”

In a third post, Eisenach argued that if the H-1B program was being abused to bring in nontechnical workers, that’s “obviously a problem that needs to be addressed.”
In a recent clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s MAGA base over immigration policies, economic gurus are weighing in on the implications for the economy.

Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a vocal critic of Trump’s immigration policies, particularly when it comes to the restrictions on H-1B visas for skilled workers. Musk has argued that these restrictions are hindering innovation and growth in the tech industry, which relies heavily on foreign talent.

On the other hand, Trump’s base has been supportive of his hardline stance on immigration, including the crackdown on visa programs that they believe are taking away jobs from American workers.

Economic gurus are divided on the issue, with some siding with Musk and arguing that immigration is essential for economic growth, while others support Trump’s efforts to prioritize American workers.

The clash between Musk and Trump’s base highlights the ongoing debate over immigration and its impact on the economy. As the issue continues to be a point of contention, it will be interesting to see how it plays out in the coming months.

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December 31, 2024
What the visa feud says about the coming Trump administration

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Donald Trump’s siding with Elon Musk over visas for high-tech workers is the most significant example yet of the president-elect favoring powerful elements in his new MAGA coalition over his base’s anti-immigrant DNA that he twice tapped in his rise to power.

The boiling holiday feud over H-1B visas exposed new fissures across Trump’s broadened support base and reflected the contradictions between his populist ideology and the self-interests of many of the key players in his refashioned inner circle.

After several days of silence over the controversy, the president-elect stepped in, making clear he supported Musk’s argument for recruitment flexibility for the tech industry.

Musk, the richest man in the world, made his case in a series of outspoken posts on X. “The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H1B,” he wrote to one critic on the platform that he owns. “I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend.”

The visa issue erupted into a full-blown storm following comments by Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk’s co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump has set up to slash the size of federal operations. The former GOP presidential candidate criticized American culture, education standards and children’s TV that he said “venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long.” The comments came perilously close to an elitist’s disdain for millions of Americans and their culture that Republicans have long accused Democrats of promoting.

On the other side of the debate, Steve Bannon, who served in the first Trump administration, blasted H-1B visas on his “War Room” podcast as a “scam” by Silicon Valley oligarchs that are about “taking American jobs and bringing over what essentially become indentured servants at lower wages.”

H-1B visas allow the brightest foreign workers, many of them engineers and computer scientists, to live and work in the US. Supporters say they’re vital to ensuring Silicon Valley innovation continues to lead the world. The issue has become broader than a mere economic question: because of artificial intelligence and new generation computing, the industry is now critical to US defense and national security.

But some of Trump’s most vocal and committed MAGA supporters have blasted the visas as inconsistent with the America First and anti-immigration philosophy on which the president-elect built his appeal. Some critics of the system also argue that by importing foreign workers, the US government blocks the path to advancement for American workers and college graduates, including minorities.

One case is insufficient evidence to judge whether Trump’s favoring of the Tesla and SpaceX pioneer will set the tone for a presidency over which Musk already holds considerable sway. And Trump defies patterns by acting on his gut and keeping opponents off-balance, so it would be risky to see the H1-B visa issue as a wider metaphor for how the administration will unfold.

However, Musk’s capacity to use X to spread his message, as well as Trump’s eventual blessing for his argument, underscores the huge power he commands as the ubiquitous but unelected sidekick of the president-elect. Earlier this month, for example, Musk came out ahead of Trump and used his platform to help tank a bipartisan funding bill in the House, sending the government perilously close to a shutdown.

His influence could have implications beyond immigration policy. Musk’s vast business before the US government — across multiple sectors of the space industry, electric vehicles and artificial intelligence — could quickly cause multiple conflicts of interest. And he has enormous sway abroad — including in countries like China, where the hawkish views of some of Trump’s top Cabinet picks also risk colliding with the tech mogul’s priorities.

H-1B nonimmigrant visas allow American firms to temporarily employ foreign workers with specialized knowledge and advanced academic qualifications to help them stay globally competitive. Proponents say the system is not intended to replace American workers but to fill vital gaps for specialized workers that the US workforce cannot satisfy. The visas have often been used by South Asian workers nurtured in India’s thriving high-tech industries to come to the United States and build a prosperous diaspora.

In isolation, attempts to expand the H-1B visa program would not seem incompatible with Trump’s hardline immigration policy and promise of a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants to begin soon after he’s sworn in next month.

But nearly two decades of bipartisan attempts to overhaul and solidify the H-1B program have largely failed, often as broad immigration reform plans foundered on the polarization of immigration politics that Trump used to fuel his rise to power in 2016 and again in 2024.

Trump has now made clear he agrees with Musk and said he’d sometimes used H-1B visas in his businesses, although he’s more frequently employed temporary part-time foreign workers on H-2B visas at his golf resorts and hotels.

“I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favor of the visas. That’s why we have them,” Trump told The New York Post on Saturday about the H-1B system.

Musk made the case for expanding the program in one of his less explosive posts on X. “We should greatly increase legal immigration of anyone who is hard-working, honest and loves America,” he wrote. “Every such person is an asset to the country. But massive illegal immigration of people we know nothing about is insane.”

Supporters of the South Africa-born immigrant argue that his success in disrupting and reinventing industries like space exploration and low-carbon transportation mean he’s exactly the kind of person who should be at the center of government, innovating in Washington.

But the tech mogul also has clear self-interests in remaining close to the next president, given his billions of dollars in contracts with the US government. And his new position at DOGE ostensibly gives him the capacity to slash regulations that constrain his own ventures.

Musk’s zeal for defending H-1B visas appears to be a signal that he will not shirk from aggressively pushing his agenda when Trump is president. It will be up to the president-elect to decide how he responds.

Liberal social media pundits delighted in highlighting a “civil war” in the MAGA movement. But there’s nothing necessarily new about a president presiding over feuding parties in his coalition.

Trump, for instance, often seems to invite conflict among his aides. And even President Joe Biden had to manage antagonism between the progressive and more moderate wings of the Democratic Party early in his administration.

In the coming weeks, Trump’s ability to reconcile the differing interests among conservative budget hawks, hardline MAGA lawmakers and comparative moderates who may be vulnerable in 2026 general elections will dictate the fate of his aggressive legislative plans on immigration, budget trimming and tax cuts.

But there’s no modern precedent for a faction of a president’s power base being led by someone as rich, mercurial and powerful as Musk with immediate access to a mighty social media network. Republican lawmakers, for instance, spoke before Christmas about how the phones in their offices suddenly lit up when Musk called for the gutting of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s initial year-end spending bill.

And the Tesla chief’s advocacy for the lucrative high-tech industry on the West Coast feels a million miles away from the economic concerns expressed by Trump’s core supporters and the low-propensity voters in the suburbs who paved his way back to the White House.

The president-elect ran on reducing the price of eggs and bacon after a punishing round of inflation — yet he’s largely chosen a Cabinet of billionaires and millionaires who’ve not had to worry about such matters for years. If Trump’s Cabinet secretaries are as zealous in pursuing their personal goals as Musk is, his administration’s policy may appear inconsistent and out of touch.

The uproar over tech visas also revived one of the transition’s most intriguing questions. How long will Trump tolerate Musk’s capacity to dominate political debate in a way that only he can match? Skeptics are convinced that the president-elect will soon tire of Musk’s ubiquity. Democrats have already tried to fracture their relationship by referring to “President Musk.” And the lesson of Trump’s first term is that those who overshadow him soon find themselves exiting his orbit or becoming a scapegoat when things go wrong.

This may be how things develop. But both Trump and Musk have huge incentives to stick together. Musk will never be able to replicate the inside government perch that he can use to promote his interests. And Republicans will be banking on the SpaceX chief’s financial might as the midterm elections approach after he poured tens of millions of dollars into Trump’s 2024 campaign.

But a deeper reality may postpone a possible schism between Trump and Musk. Each has the capacity to wreak destruction on the other. The president-elect will soon be able to wield the federal government as an instrument of revenge. But someone as social media savvy as Trump, who’s spun falsehoods into a reality to which millions of Americans are committed, would surely balk at making an enemy of the man who controls X.

The ongoing visa feud between the United States and various countries around the world is shedding light on what we can expect from the incoming Trump administration. With President-elect Trump’s campaign promises of cracking down on immigration and tightening border security, it’s clear that these visa disputes are just the beginning of a larger trend.

The recent restrictions on visas for certain countries, such as Iran and Sudan, are indicative of the Trump administration’s stance on national security and protecting American interests. By imposing these restrictions, Trump is sending a strong message that he will prioritize the safety of American citizens above all else.

However, the backlash from these visa restrictions also highlights the potential challenges that the Trump administration may face in implementing its immigration policies. The protests and legal challenges against these restrictions demonstrate the strong opposition that exists to Trump’s immigration agenda.

Overall, the visa feud underscores the contentious and divisive nature of the immigration debate in the United States. As the Trump administration prepares to take office, it’s clear that we can expect more hardline immigration policies and increased scrutiny on those seeking to enter the country. The coming years will undoubtedly be filled with heated debates and legal battles over immigration, as the new administration works to fulfill its promises of protecting the American people.

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December 31, 2024
Don Lemon cackles maniacally in profane rant as he trashes MAGA supporters after visa feud with Elon Musk: ‘Dumb f–king idiots’
Life gave him lemons — and he made MAGA rage.

Independent media personality Don Lemon haughtily cackled during an expletive-laden screed over the MAGA world flare-up over H1-B visas for specialty workers.

Gloating about “stupid MAGA brain,” Lemon chided President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters for allowing themselves to be blindsided by tech baron Elon Musk’s support for H1-B visas.

Don Lemon struggled to contain his laughter at the MAGA feud. YouTube / Don Lemon

“Oh my gosh, I love this. Now you’re finding out, you dumb f–king idiots. Now you’re just figuring this sh— out. You’re so f–king stupid, and you deserve it. And you f–king deserve it because you’re so dumb,” a beaming Lemon sneered.

“You have been co-opted because you’re in a f–king cult and you don’t even realize it because you have stupid MAGA brain, and you don’t get it. How stupid and dumb are you?” a hysterical Lemon added.

Lemon’s screed came after he noted that some business owners and farmers raised concerns that they would be unable to keep their operations going if they couldn’t rely on visas for foreign workers.

Last week, a feud broke out among prominent MAGA social media personalities over H1-B visas. It began when MAGA diehards like Laura Loomer railed against the Dec. 22 announcement of venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan to serve as senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence (AI) in the next Trump administration.

Lemon chided President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters for allowing themselves to be blindsided by tech baron Elon Musk’s support for H1-B visas. Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

From there, attention shifted to the growing clout of “tech bros” in Trump’s orbit and their fondness for the H1-B visa system, which permits companies to hire skilled foreign workers if they can’t find Americans for those roles.

Musk and fellow Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy rallied in defense of H1-B visas while caveating that they believe the program needs a drastic overhaul during the MAGA-world scrum.

Lemon could barely contain his glee over the MAGA infighting over the H1-B visa system that had erupted around Christmas in a video that he posted on YouTube last Friday that has since gained more attention.

Elon Musk had vowed to go to “war” in defense of H1-B visas. via REUTERS

“You know what they’re saying about the anti-immigrant jobs, right,” Lemon said with a few giggles. “Who’s it to say that one of those jobs you might be seeking might be one of those white jobs.”

That was an apparent call back to President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about immigrants taking away “black jobs” while speaking at a combative National Association of Black Journalists panel in July.

He then laughed maniacally.

“I love this story,” Lemon gushed at another point during his show, which featured him fielding audience questions, later adding that the “tea is hot.”

“They’re getting too big for their britches,” Musk recounted hearing from “MAGA land” about Musk and Ramaswamy. “And soon enough they were going to say or do something that would incur MAGA’s wrath.”

Shortly after Lemon’s gloating session, Trump broke his silence and weighed in on the MAGA world spat, telling The Post that he also supports the program.

Don Lemon read through Vivek Ramaswamy’s viral takedown of American culture. Bloomberg via Getty Images

“I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favor of the visas. That’s why we have them,” he said.

Lemon had once been a primetime and then later a morning CNN news anchor but got pushed out of the network amid reported troubles booking guests and concerns about his popularity plummeting.

Weeks prior to his termination, Lemon landed in hot water for suggesting that former Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley was past her prime because she was in her 50s.

During his time as a TV anchor, Lemon regularly railed against President-elect Donald Trump and after his CNN firing, he explored a deal with X that ultimately went up in flames after a combative interview with Musk.

Don Lemon, the outspoken CNN host, went on a profanity-laced tirade against MAGA supporters following a visa feud with Elon Musk. In a segment on his show, Lemon cackled maniacally as he unleashed a scathing attack on those who support former President Donald Trump.

“Dumb f–king idiots,” Lemon exclaimed, his eyes bulging with rage. “These MAGA supporters are just a bunch of brainwashed morons who can’t think for themselves. They worship a failed businessman like Trump and attack a brilliant innovator like Elon Musk. It’s just pathetic.”

Lemon went on to call out the hypocrisy of Trump supporters who claim to be patriots while attacking American success stories like Musk. “These people have no loyalty to anything but their own ignorance,” Lemon ranted. “They are a cancer on this country and need to be eradicated.”

As he continued his rant, Lemon’s laughter became more maniacal, his words dripping with venom. “I can’t believe we live in a world where these idiots have a platform to spread their hatred and stupidity,” he said. “But mark my words, we will not let them win. We will fight back against their ignorance and intolerance until they are nothing but a distant memory.”

The segment ended with Lemon slamming his fist on the desk, a look of triumph in his eyes. “We will not be silenced,” he declared. “We will continue to speak out against these MAGA fools and their toxic ideology. And we will prevail.”

It was a chilling display of anger and defiance from Lemon, who shows no signs of backing down in his fight against those he sees as a threat to democracy. Love him or hate him, one thing is for sure – Don Lemon is not afraid to speak his mind, no matter how controversial or profane his words may be.

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December 30, 2024
Trump says H-1B visa program is ‘great’ amid MAGA feud over tech workers
President-elect Donald Trump weighed in on a simmering feud among MAGA allies over H-1B worker visas, telling the New York Post that he supports the program, according to the outlet.

Trump told the New York Post that he has “always liked the visas.” The H-1B visa program allows employers to temporarily hire non-U.S. citizens for highly skilled jobs.

“I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program,” he said, according to the outlet’s report.

A spokesperson for the Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment about which of Trump’s properties employed workers who were on H-1B visas.

During his first term, the Trump administration implemented rules that would have cut the number of H-1B visas issued each year. The rules, however, were ultimately struck down in court.

In recent days, MAGA world has been embroiled in a debate over the program, with one faction defending the visas and another faction arguing that the program allows foreigners to take American jobs.

Trump allies, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, argued in online posts that the visa program benefits the country.

Musk said in a post this week that “the number of people who are super talented engineers AND super motivated in the USA is far too low.”

Musk, who was born in South Africa and is a naturalized U.S. citizen, said that the reason he and others who built SpaceX and Tesla are in the U.S. is because of the H-1B program.

“Take a big step back and F— YOURSELF in the face,” he said in a post. “I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend.”

Musk said in a post to X that “those contemptible fools must be removed from the Republican Party,” later clarifying that he was referring to “those in the Republican Party who are hateful, unrepentant racists.”

Musk’s posts came in reply to a post from Scott Adams, the creator of the “Dilbert” comic, who said “MAGA is taking a page from Democrats on how to lose elections while feeling good about themselves.”

Separately, Ramaswamy, who is partnering with Musk to lead Trump’s nongovernmental Department of Government Efficiency, argued in a post to X that he hopes American culture again prioritizes “hard work over laziness.”

Ramaswamy also said in a post to X on Friday that the H-1B visa program “is badly broken & should be replaced with one that focuses on selecting the very best of the best (not a lottery), pro-competitive (no indentured service to one company), and de-bureaucratized.”

Republicans who criticized H-1B visas included far-right activists Laura Loomer and Steve Bannon. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley also weighed in, calling it “lazy” for the “tech industry to automatically go to foreign workers for their needs.”

“Invest in our American workforce,” she said in a post to X on Friday. “We must invest in Americans first before looking elsewhere.”

Musk also faced accusations of censoring critics after more than a dozen conservatives, including Loomer, said their blue badge verification on X had been revoked after they criticized Musk over his views on immigration.

Megan Lebowitz

Megan Lebowitz is a politics reporter for NBC News.

Katherine Doyle, David Ingram and Elyse Perlmutter-Gumbiner contributed.

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the H-1B visa program, calling it ‘great’ despite ongoing tensions within the MAGA movement over the issue of tech workers.

The H-1B visa program allows skilled foreign workers to come to the United States and work in specialty occupations, particularly in the tech industry. The program has been a subject of debate among conservatives, with some arguing that it takes away jobs from American workers while others believe it is necessary to fill gaps in the labor market.

Trump’s comments come amid a feud within the MAGA movement over the issue of tech workers, with some of his supporters calling for stricter restrictions on H-1B visas and others advocating for their expansion. Trump’s stance on the program has been seen as a departure from his previous rhetoric, which often focused on prioritizing American workers over foreign labor.

Despite this shift, Trump’s comments have sparked mixed reactions among his supporters, with some praising his support for the H-1B visa program and others expressing disappointment. The debate over the future of the program within the conservative movement is likely to continue as the issue remains a divisive one among Republicans.

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December 29, 2024

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