I don't like programs where you pay money without getting anything in return. With many residency programs, your money goes into an investment fund, a bank account, or property. The HQA is basically a donation, run by a private company, and the program depends on that company staying in business.
The low stay requirement sounds good initially, but lower presence always means lower ties to the country, and those ties later matter when applying for citizenship. If I pay six figures for a visa, I expect a solid path to citizenship, and I'm not sure this path is the most solid one.
I haven't had a personal experience that I could share of partners, friends or clients, no. And sure, I could google success stories and base my response on that research. But that wouldn't add any value for you, because I won't be able to verify firsthand which of those stories is actually valid and true.
Thank you for the breakdown, very helpful. What are your thoughts on the HQA visa via empowere startups?
Thanks Anya.
I'm not a fan of the HQA, for two reasons.
I don't like programs where you pay money without getting anything in return. With many residency programs, your money goes into an investment fund, a bank account, or property. The HQA is basically a donation, run by a private company, and the program depends on that company staying in business.
The low stay requirement sounds good initially, but lower presence always means lower ties to the country, and those ties later matter when applying for citizenship. If I pay six figures for a visa, I expect a solid path to citizenship, and I'm not sure this path is the most solid one.
Valid points. I guess you have not heard of any success stories with the research.
I haven't had a personal experience that I could share of partners, friends or clients, no. And sure, I could google success stories and base my response on that research. But that wouldn't add any value for you, because I won't be able to verify firsthand which of those stories is actually valid and true.
Thank you for front loading the two top options! 😍 And the amount of time needed in country... much easier to decide "yes" or "no". 👍👍
You're very welcome Lorraine :)))
Very helpful, can you do one on Spain also?
On my list ;)
Super job
Thanks a lot, appreciate it :)