“Golden Visa” Chinatown planned for agricultural land in Alcobaça – Four Chinese businessmen involved in €35 million investment in luxury neighborhood development, local government and residents support plans.

Greece seeking takers for “real estate for visa” program – More than 500 visas have been granted since May 2013, Russian and Chinese investors lead the way.

Prime Minister Harris Confirms Support for St Kitts and Nevis Economic Citizenship Program – PM aims to assure U.S., Canada and U.K. that concerns over CBI program will be addressed.

Prime Minister of Dominica visits China to find CIP applicants – Roosevelt Skerrit says applications will only be approved after comprehensive investigation, program will not welcome criminals.

Commentators criticize EB-5 program – Conservative blogger Michelle Malkin says scheme should be scrapped, economic commentator Knight Kiplinger also expresses misgivings.

UK Home Office to scrap ‘top-ups’ on £2m investor visa threshold – New rules come in to place on April 6, applicants also required to open British bank account in moved aimed at preventing the “wrong type of client.”

Chinese woman charged with EB-5 fraud remains in jail – Zhao Shilan, charged with money laundering and immigration fraud, faces hearing on April 6 In Los Angeles.

Buy a villa in the UAE – and get an Antiguan passport – UAE property developer Sweet Homes refuses to reveal terms of deal with Antiguan government, PM Gaston Browne defends Sweet Homes’ marketing.

Investment immigrants from China enjoy privacy in Jeju – Nearly 1,000 Chinese immigrant investors have benefitted from lesser-known IIP on South Korea’s Jeju Island.

China’s anti-corruption crackdown reaches U.S. – Ex-wife of Chinese official faces charges of fraudulently obtaining EB-5 visa.