The Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) is New Zealand’s premium investment migration program, designed to attract high-quality capital that delivers a genuine, lasting positive impact on the national economy. What sets this program apart is the investment itself: simply having the money isn’t enough for approval — investors must invest [...]
The value of a Turkish passport extends beyond visa-free numbers: it includes a name-choice mechanism at naturalization, access to an E-2 treaty route to the US, and a new tax arrangement taking effect in 2026. Each benefit has conditions that investors should understand. Freedom of Movement According to the Henley [...]
Cyprus’s corporate tax rate, held at 12.5%, is one of the core reasons the country is a go-to tax jurisdiction for global business and investors. As an EU member state, Cyprus offers a tax system designed to attract foreign investment. This guide covers corporate tax, personal income tax, dividend tax [...]
Between 2026 and 2027, EB-5 investment immigration has 3 critical timeline milestones that every prospective applicant should understand clearly. Planning ahead maximizes the protections available to an application — missing any one of these dates could mean losing legal protections an applicant would otherwise be entitled to. Why Does the [...]
New Zealand’s Business Investor Work Visa (BIV) received its most significant policy update since opening for applications, effective 6 July 2026. Immigration New Zealand has expanded the range of eligible investments, allowed transactions to be completed through a corporate structure, and started accepting legitimately gifted funds — narrowing the gap [...]
New Zealand Health Standard Update 2026: What AIP and BIV Applicants Need to Know On 5 August 2026, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) issued Amendment Circular No. 2026-20, updating the health standard screening guidance for New Zealand residence applications — effective retroactively from 3 August 2026. The update applies across [...]
On 20 July 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued its Final Rule on “Public Charge,” taking effect 18 September 2026. It’s the most significant tightening of green card and admissibility screening in years, directly affecting millions of people pursuing US investment immigration — including EB-5 investors and [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). The Hong Kong SAR Government relaunched the “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” (CIES) earlier this year, aiming to actively attract global capital and high-net-worth investors. This move was seen as a crucial strategy for [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). For high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and global investors seeking stable, developed countries for residency and long-term returns, New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) is rapidly becoming one of the most strategic options for 2025. [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Hong Kong has once again solidified its standing as a top global destination for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). As of May 25, 2025, the city’s revamped Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) has received an astounding [...]
