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It seems this is getting enough traction that the Parliament has officially asked the Immigration Dept why Thiel got his citizenship even if he didn't spend eno
by joering2 10y ago
It seems this is getting enough traction that the Parliament has officially asked the Immigration Dept why Thiel got his citizenship even if he didn't spend enough time over there. It will be interesting to watch what precedence this situation's popularity will set - was this his money (not a bribe just the fact he is somewhat celebrity) or other requirements that me and you can fulfill.
- dahdum 10y agoThe requirements aren't firm, he didn't meet the guidelines but I'm sure he far exceed the investor visa requirements. Many countries court investment in these ways.
- frio 10y agoThe Minister in charge at the time is claiming (feigning?) complete ignorance; apparently he "doesn't recall the application" which, given it was granted under "special circumstances", is pretty rich. The Government are getting questioned about this closely. Even if it comes under the investor visa, I suspect the populace is going to want some evidence of investment, because we're full-steam into a housing unaffordability crisis, and I suspect many will take a dim view of a foreign investor owning $10m of property (even if it is a luxury estate and not really related).
- joering2 10y agoDid he get visa then, or citizenship?