Uglobal Immigration Magazine 4.1 | Page 54

54 UGLOBAL TOP IMMIGRATION 25 ATTORNEYS MAGAZINE
DAVID HIRSON
David Hirson & Partners LLP United States
David Hirson has more than 40 years of experience in the practice of immigration law . Although he practices in almost all areas of immigration law , including family law immigration and all aspects of business law immigration , his focus is on EB-5 investment immigration law . He has been certified as a specialist in immigration and nationality law by the State Bar of California , Board of Legal Specialization continuously since 1990 .
2021
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UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE TOP 25 WINNER 2021
WHAT NEW TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING IN THE GLOBAL RCBI INDUSTRY ESPECIALLY WITH THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ?
The number of people moving about to different countries throughout the world continues to grow with a small drop during the COVID-19 pandemic . Countries vie between themselves to attract investors , resulting in lower costs for obtaining a third country passport . The political and other problems arising around the world will spur this industry on . I see an increase in business going forward . The foreign direct investment program of the United States continues to be promoted by the U . S . Department of Commerce . This ties into the EB-5 program , which is currently in limbo . I anticipate a reauthorization of the Regional Center part of the program in the near future .
DIOGO CAPELA
Lamares , Capela & Associados Portugal
Diogo Capela is the co-managing partner of Lamares , Capela & Associados , a law firm in Portugal . Acting in a close , high-standard and tailored manner to the client , he provides services to those who want to live or invest in Portugal , namely : foreign investments consultancy , immigration law , golden visa , real estate law , corporate and tax law . He is a member of the Investment Migration Council and a verified professional by Uglobal . He also has been present as a speaker or panel moderator at international events related to immigration , namely RCBI .
WHAT NEW TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING IN THE GLOBAL RCBI INDUSTRY ESPECIALLY WITH THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ?
With the outbreak of Covid-19 , working remotely has reached a tipping point , as workers across the globe had to introduce this work arrangement to ensure continued delivery of services . Digital nomads are not a new phenomenon , but with the pandemic , they have become more popular as people realized they could work from anywhere in the world . Remote workers are seeing some advantages in moving to other countries that may offer better living conditions or lower living costs . This should prompt governments to create special visa programs for remote workers , which also attracts long-term visitors and increases local economic activity due to the flexibility in work locations .
2021
ATTORNEYS
UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE TOP 25 WINNER 2021