Global Investment Voice

In a previous episode, we said that rural EB-5 projects trade safety for speed; and that did not go down well with everyone.  In this episode, We put the hard questions to Dr. Vish, a developer with over 43 years of experience who is actively building in rural America, with projects spanning from Chicago to Hawaii. 

Yes, it’s true that rural projects are moving with processing times spanning six to eight months whils...

Just before Americans fired up for their Memorial Day weekend, USCIS dropped a policy memo that sent the immigration world into a panic. With lawyers, investors, and visa holders alike scrambling to analyse their message. So, what does it actually mean? And more importantly, should EB-5 investors be worried?

In this episode of Global Investment Voice, Mona Shah is joined by immigration attorney Abdul Arif and paralegal Doris Chakra ...

Your next passport could cost less than a luxury car and take you farther! Until now, you may have never heard of Nauru, a small island nation in the Pacific, with a population of just 12,000 and a landmass you could cross in half an hour. Nauru has launched one of the most disruptive citizenship-by-investment programs yet. With a price tag of $90k, only a 3-4-month waiting time, and zero residency requirement, this one is har...

Following their article exploring the rural bias built into EB-5’s DNA, Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh further delve into the processing-time gap between rural and urban I-956F applications. Rural projects are sailing through USCIS review in around 8 months whilst urban projects wait significantly longer. This is no administrative accident, but rather congressional intent embedded in the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. Bu...

Wondering where your next global mobility move could take you?

Mona sits down with Frank Cheang of Elysium 8 Holdings, a firm describing itself as more than a brokerage but a strategic gateway. They discuss three countries: Japan, Portugal, and Greece, including where investors are going wrong.

Our discussion begins with Japanese real estate, and the numbers alone are worth listening to. Foreign investors are claiming mortgage rates ...

Never mind stocks and bonds, the savviest investors in today’s market are now diversifying with citizenship! In this episode of Global Investment Voice, Mona and Rebecca are joined with Tatiana Muntean from Global Freedom Capital to unveil one of the best kept secrets in the citizenship by investment community. São Tomé and Príncipe.

With Trump’s travel bans and pauses shaking up the immigration world and Caribbean CBI p...

Global instability does not wait for anybody! With conflict in the Middle East altering international markets, individuals worldwide are rushing to secure a Plan B for themselves and their families. The U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a top choice. Sam Hussain from BLS Global joins our hosts Mona and Rebecca to ask the burning EB-5 questions his clients keep coming back to, and the answers may just surprise you.

Can ...

EB-5 visa applicants from 75 countries woke up to their worst nightmare on January 14th, 2026. Trump announced an executive order indefinitely pausing immigrant visa processing for nationals of certain countries. Investors who have spent months, even years, on their applications and planning are suddenly in limbo.

The reasoning behind the indefinite pause is questionable. The government wants to screen out potential public charges, ...

Recorded on March 2nd 2026

This week’s episode starts off quite unlike one we have experienced before in the 10 years of this podcast series!

We speak again with our guest, Sam Bayat, who joins us from Dubai, a city that, just merely hours ago, was under missile alerts and explosions. Sam talks about his experience of a weekend of regional conflicts, and the city’s poise in the face of a disaster.  

But the question, ...

Very few know about Jesse Jackson’s contributions to the EB-5 Industry. In this special tribute episode, we remember his words and honor his life and legacy . He was a civil rights activist and presidential candidate but above all, a towering moral voice who saw investment not merely as economics but as a pathway to justice.

Nine years after he joined us on our podcast, we revisit his powerful words on the Rainbow Push coaliti...

What happens when a country shuts down every business immigration pathway precisely at the moment it needs entrepreneurs the most?

Canada is staring down a $2 trillion crisis. With 75% of Canada’s 1.2 million small business owners reportedly planning to exit within the next decade, Canada is facing a succession crisis. Whilst the solution seems obvious to attract new entrepreneurial talent to the country, Canada has instead sy...

What happens when a G7 leader accidentally makes the case for citizenship and residency by investment on the world’s biggest stage?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made an unexpected declaration, stating the end of the American-led world order at Davos 2026. In doing so, he unknowingly provided the framework to validate what millions of globally mobile individuals have known all along. Multiple citizenships are not divided...

What if the future of global migration and citizenship wasn’t about uprooting your life from one place to another, but about multiplying it?

Have you ever thought about calling more than one country home?

Welcome to the reality of a Globally Mobile Individual. A rapidly growing group of entrepreneurs, remote workers, digital nomads, and retirees who aren’t restricted by borders or traditional migration routes. A community...

Happy New Year! As 2026 begins and a year of heightened uncertainty in U.S. immigration comes to a close, Mona and Rebecca discuss what the changed landscape may mean for investors heading into the new year. Will we see the sun set on the EB-5 program, replaced by Trump’s so-called fast and flexible Gold Cards? All is revealed in our analysis of what to expect in 2026.

We revisit a year defined by disruption. The return of Tru...

"No taxation without representation!" One of the rallying cries of the American Revolution--but here's the twist: the reverse is also true!

What if you could keep your blue passport, stay on American soil, and legally reduce your tax bill by 90% or more? Sounds too good to be true, right? Welcome to Puerto Rico.

The U.S. territory that most Americans overlook is quietly becoming a magnet for savvy entrepreneurs, crypto millionaires, ...

Isolation or Paradise? New Zealand is famous for its stunning landscapes and has a reputation for a very high quality of life. However, for those considering a move, their residency through investment program is one of the most expensive--almost three million (US) dollars. So, when it comes down to it, what does one get for that price? Is everything that expensive? Does the remoteness get lonely for new immigrants, or is it a sanct...

"Denied" Part 1:

As the Trump Administration takes a firm hold of all immigration, this is a word that is becoming all too common. Sadly, it's becoming a more common story. A person applies for EB-5. They listen to their lawyer, they follow all the rules, and they patiently wait for their conditional green card. Then, years pass. They get a job, buy a home, and build a life. They pay their taxes and become part of their community. H...

Funding a Portugal Golden Visa

Portugal has jumped in popularity. The European nation has inarguably been one of the most popular golden visa programs to pursue. While buying a house no longer gets one residency, thousands are still choosing to make the country their home. 

For folk from the United States, there is an opportunity to use 401K and Retirement funds to actually fund a golden visa to Portugal. What are the op...

Are you considering immigration to the US through an investment? Investing via Trump’s Gold Card over an EB-5 Investment?  This podcast episode is for you. This podcast episode offers a focused discussion on the Gold Card and EB-5 investment options, highlighting key differences and considerations for potential investors. Hosts Mona and Rebecca are joined by Radhika Chopra, an experienced advisor from InvestAmerica, a fi...