Discussing São Tomé and Príncipe This is the program that says yes, when others say no! 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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
On February 17, 2026, the United States of America and the world alike, lost a predominant moral voice. The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., not only a civil rights leader but a two-time presidential candidate and founder of the Rainbow PUSH coalition, passed away at the age of 84. For … Read more
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 … Read more
If your passport is packed and your visa interview is coming up, stop and take a breath. Then read this. On February 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution security alert following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran. In a matter of hours, the … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Mona Shah Quoted in IMI on Nicki Minaj’s Gold Card Investment Migration Insider (IMI) recently featured insight from Mona Shah, Managing Partner at Mona Shah and Partners Global, within an article analysing the news that rap singer Nicki Minaj has received a ‘Trump Gold Card’. Mona provides legal insight into … Read more
Trump’s Latest Immigration Crackdown- Don’t Be Overweight at Your Consulate Interview!! In a move that has left immigration attorneys and applicants alike, scratching their heads, the Trump administration has announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants might become dependent on … Read more
In what can only be described as immigration policy meets extortion racket, the Trump administration has announced that starting January 21, 2026, Bangladeshi nationals applying for U.S. business or tourist visas (B-1/B-2) will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 just for the privilege of visiting America. Bangladesh … Read more
Mona Shah Quoted in IMI on US Internal Migration Trends Managing Partner Mona Shah was quoted in Investment Migration Insider (IMI) within an article examining domestic migration within the United States, largely driven through tax policy and quality of life considerations. The article, published on January 6, draws attention to … Read more
Back in February, in our article “A Divisive Storm Within the EB-5 Community in the US “, we discussed the growing tension within the EB-5 community at the IIUSA’s lawsuit on the sustainment of funds: Invest in the USA v. United States Department of Homeland Security. Fast forward to July 29, 2025, … Read more
By Mona Shah, Esq. On July 15, 2025, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a landmark decision in the case of Mohammad Qatanani, Qatanani v. Attorney General, No. 24-1849 (3d Cir. 2025), a longtime New Jersey Imam, affirming that the Department of Justice cannot unilaterally revoke a lawful permanent … Read more
Mona Shah & Associates Global’s principal attorney, Mona Shah, was quoted by NPR in the news article; Trump’s $5 million Gold Card offers the rich a fast lane to residency. Please see the link below for the full article: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/02/nx-s1-5413517/trump-gold-card-visa-immigration-border-gold-green-card-migration-wealthy-five-million The post Trump’s $5 million Gold Card offers the rich … Read more
IMI Daily recently interviewed Mona Shah, the managing partner at Mona Shah & Partners Global regarding the Trump/Gold card, and the possible effect on the EB-5 program. Mona also goes into the details of the differences between the two programs (from what has been released regarding the Trump/Gold Card), particularly … Read more
Since our last post earlier this month, there has been a lot of new information released concerning the possible new Trump Travel Bans. While very little has been officially confirmed, there was a draft travel ban list, leaked by the New York Times, which included about 43 possible countries. The … Read more
As Trump spams the U.S. with a slew of executive orders, a new travel ban targeting Afghanistan and Pakistan may fall under his order on “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and other National Security and Public Safety Threats”. In 2018, the Supreme Court upheld Trump’s last travel ban … Read more
By: Mona Shah, Esq. EB-5 (also known as the Immigrant Investor Program), a small niche industry catering to high net individuals looking to immigrate to the US under the 5th preference category of employment-based immigration, has become the target of President Trump’s roving eye. In a move that has sent … Read more