Concerns are being raised about the impact of requiring applicants for the Significant Investor Visa to allocate a minimum of $1 million to venture capital funds. The move has been supported by the local start-up industry but the impact of the changes on the number of SIV applicants will not be known until after implementation.
Changes to the Significant Investor Visa Program could deter Chinese investors
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