Investment Migration
Dubai, UAE, December 13, 2023: Global investment migration firm Vancis Capital is
launching a host of new pledges designed to bring clarity and trust to the Citizenship and
Residency by Investment Industry.
As a leading global player, Vancis Capital has noted the erosion of the industry’s reputation,
and is now taking steps to restore client faith, through providing a range of enhanced
services.
With its new pledges, the firm is responding to large-scale changes in the sector in recent
years. The global migration industry has seen several shifts, owing to a COVID-related
sector boom, the political consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and changing EU
policies. These have impacted schemes such as the Portugal Golden Visa Programme, the
St. Kitts and Nevis’ investment program, and many others.
Founder and CEO of Vancis Capital, Dwayne Chauhan, says: “Due to the highly competitive
marketplace dynamic, investment and visa programmes have been commodified and sold
below the government regulated investment thresholds. Outlandish promises by industry
agents and questionable marketing practices have led to a general decline in the industry’s
reputation globally. We are seeing the attitude of many prospects and clients is veering away
from respecting the investment and its processes.”
A recent report by FATF and OECD on the misuse of CBI and RBI partially addresses this
state, with recommendations for improvements on all stakeholders’ sides. To uphold higher
standards for marketing agents in the space, Vancis Capital pledges the following changes
to its practices and engagements with clients:
- Before signing an engagement letter, Vancis Capital now mandates a meeting with
CEO Dwayne Chauhan. This meeting aims to educate clients on the significance of
prioritizing the naturalization certificate of their new country of citizenship over
obtaining a new passport solely as a travel document. This proactive step ensures
clients grasp the importance of the naturalization certificate in the broader context of
citizenship acquisition. - Promotion of transparency for realistic processing times through social media and
client communications, while informing clients of the pitfalls of working with agencies
that offer unrealistic processing timelines. - Organizing a paid-for trip for the main applicant and their family to the country of their
new Citizenship to receive their passports and develop ties. - Continue to quote and charge government regulated prices and inform clients of the
complexities of submitting a Citizenship or Residency application, and the associated
costs.
Mr. Chauhan adds: “We are excited to share our commitments in order to continue
combating dishonest practices among marketing agents in citizenship and residency by
investment. We are part of a vast industry with multiple stakeholders. The aim of our new
pledges is to continue improvements from the inside out and to work on restoring the
reputation of our industry.”
Vancis Capital is a globally recognised firm specialising in investment migration services. It is
renowned for guiding individuals, families and investors through the complex process of
acquiring alternative residency or citizenship through investment.
Its expertise lies in navigating various citizenship and residency by investment programs
worldwide, offering tailored solutions to clients seeking to expand their global mobility,
access better opportunities, or secure a second residency or citizenship.
Vancis Capital offers consultancy services to high-net-worth individuals, providing strategic
advice on investment migration options, legal and financial considerations, and facilitating
the application process for programs in countries like Greece, Malta, the Caribbean, and
other nations offering similar investment pathways.
Its strong reputation stems from a combination of in-depth knowledge of immigration
regulations, personalised client services and a commitment to staying abreast of the ever-
evolving landscape of global investment migration.
