The below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and answers are targeted primarily to those non-European Union (EU) citizens who started the Portugal Golden Visa application process and entered into an investment contract or fund as part of the process to qualify for a...
Each year, approximately 1.5 million United States citizens visit Costa Rica, along with approximately 400,000 Canadian citizens, 100,000 German citizens, and hundreds of thousands from other countries. The vast majority of these visitors have a safe and memorable...
For those non-European Union (EU) citizens who could afford it, Portugal’s Golden Visa program was one of the easiest and quickest paths to residency in the EU and eventual Portuguese citizenship. Many non-EU citizens invested 500,000 Euros or more as part of the...
If you are a Portugal Golden Visa investor who invested through Mercan Group with the expectation of eventually living and working in Portugal, finding independent legal representation is critical. Investors should carefully review their contracts, the immigration...
With Florida’s enactment of Florida Statutes § 692.204, titled Purchase or Acquisition of Real Property by the People’s Republic of China Prohibited, certain Chinese nationals are now prohibited from purchasing or owning real property in Florida. Specifically, this...
Florida and Texas have enacted some of the most restrictive laws in the United States of America (USA), prohibiting Chinese citizens, as well as Cuban, Iranian, North Korean, Russian, Syrian and Venezuelan citizens, from owning any real property. Exceptions are very...
The FIFA World Cup attracts millions of visitors from Europe and around the world. In 2026, matches are being hosted across the United States, including major destinations such as Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Boston, Kansas City,...
When people think about personal injury claims, they often focus on medical bills, repair costs, or lost income. These are concrete expenses that can be added up on paper. But many of the most serious consequences of an accident are not financial in a traditional...
Accidents don't always happen in neat, clear ways. Sometimes both parties share blame — maybe one driver was speeding while the other drifted into their lane, or a pedestrian crossed mid-block and a motorist failed to stop in time. In these situations, you might...
A U.S. tech founder once told us she spent eight months building her European launch strategy — choosing Barcelona over Berlin for its talent pool, lifestyle, and access to southern European markets. She had a business plan, a lease on coworking space, and her first...
