Navigating Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment

In recent years, residency and citizenship by investment programs have gained significant popularity among individuals such as high net worth and retiree expatriates seeking to enhance their global mobility. These programs often involve purchasing real estate or making economic contributions to a country. However, with this rise in interest, there has also been a troubling increase in scams and unscrupulous agents taking advantage of unsuspecting applicants. As an experienced immigration law firm, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate these complex processes while avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring their investments are secure.

Our Experience and Services

At Myers Immigration Law, our immigration lawyers have handled a variety of residency and citizenship by investment programs through partnership with vetted local counsel in the destination countries, including:

• Residency by Investment or Economic Solvency in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Turkey, and South Africa.
• Citizenship by Investment or Donation in countries including Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, Antigua & Barbuda, Malta, Cyprus, and Turkey.

Additionally, we have assisted professionals and multinational companies in securing business visas and work authorization for employees on assignments across Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and even Iraq as a unique experience.

We also assist with formal renunciation or memorializing relinquishment of U.S. citizenship matters, including consulting on Considerations for Formal Loss of U.S. Citizenship where desired.

Personalized Consultation to Develop Worldwide Travel Plan

Our approach is tailored to the specific needs of each client. We begin by understanding your current citizenship(s), travel plans and history, and long-term goals to develop a comprehensive global emigration plan. Our services include:

• Assessing Needs: Determining the most suitable residency or citizenship program based on your individual circumstances, including confirming where obtaining a formal immigration status in a destination country may be unnecessary, such as where visa-waiver or visa-exempt travel may facilitate the plan.
• Vetted Counsel: Partnering with trusted local counsel around the world to minimize potential frustrations and ensure reliable service. Our involvement often secures negotiated rates, providing additional value.
• Guidance: Our understanding of emigration processes allows us to ask the right questions and streamline the application process, saving you time and money.
• Transparency: We strive to be fully transparent about all aspects of the process, from initial consultation to final approval, ensuring you are informed every step of the way.

Protecting Clients from Scams

Our commitment to client protection is paramount. Unfortunately, we have encountered numerous instances where individuals have been taken advantage of by unscrupulous advisors and agents in the destination countries. These agents often take clients’ money and subcontract the work to a local counsel in exchange for a referral fee from the local government or counsel, where direct engagement with a vetted local counsel may save money.

We also frequently hear from clients who have obtained unnecessary immigration statuses and passports or have dealt with multiple frustrating advisors who exploited their situation. Our goal is to prevent these experiences by providing honest, straightforward advice and connecting clients with reputable local counsel where necessary to secure immigration status in the destination country(ies).

The above is informational and not intended to be legal advice. Please consult with an experienced business immigration attorney on your specific facts and circumstances before proceeding with any U.S. immigration strategy.