SjF immigration and Investments

20/08/2026

As of 1 September, SjF Immigration & Investments will be collaborating with Cláudia Cardoso, an independent lawyer specialising in Real Estate Law.

With over ten years of experience advising high-net-worth individuals and their families on property investments in Portugal - including transactions connected to residency-by-investment programmes - Cláudia brings deep expertise and market knowledge to our clients.

Through this collaboration, SjF clients will have access to dedicated legal support across the full real estate investment process, from acquisition and structuring to completion and longer-term planning.

We are delighted to welcome Cláudia and to further strengthen what SjF can offer in Portugal.

You‘ll find more information on our latest news section.

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16/08/2026

We are delighted to welcome Ece Erguney to the SjF Immigration & Investments team! 🌍

Ece joins us as Legal Consultant – Immigration Operations & CRM, bringing an international legal background and experience in EU migration and cross-border matters.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Law at Universidade NOVA de Lisboa and holding an LLM in Human Rights from the University of Oxford, Ece will play an important role in the operational management and day-to-day coordination of our immigration cases.

Her international perspective, client-focused approach and experience will be a great addition as SjF continues to grow.

Welcome to the team, Ece! We are very happy to have you with us. ✨

13/08/2026

Sandra was recently featured in Revista Business Portugal’s „Brands Power“ section.

In the interview, she shares her journey from a career in Real Estate Law to founding SJF, and the people-first philosophy that shapes how she guides clients through Portugal’s immigration and investment programmes - from that first conversation to full family integration.

The original feature is in Portuguese, with the English translation available in our Latest News section.

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30/06/2026

Sandra sat down with IN Corporate Magazine for their “Mulheres Inspiradoras” (Inspiring Women) feature, sharing the story behind SJF Immigration & Investments - from her early years in corporate law to building a firm that helps people through life-changing decisions, not just visas.

From her path into immigration law, to leading teams, to representing Portugal on the international stage at the Investment Migration Forum in Paris - this interview covers it all.

The original interview was published in Portuguese in IN Corporate Magazine. The full English translation is available in our Latest News section.

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19/06/2026

19/06/2026

At the upcoming Freedom Business Summit – USA Edition, I’ll be sharing a practical roadmap covering:

✅ Portugal Golden Visa opportunities after recent reforms
✅ D7 Visa for retirees and passive income earners
✅ D8 Digital Nomad Visa for remote professionals
✅ D2 Entrepreneur Visa for business owners and founders
✅ Tax planning considerations in the post-NHR era
✅ Common mistakes Americans make when planning a move to Portugal

If you’re exploring a second residency, a European base, or simply want to understand your options before making a decision, this session will provide a clear framework to help you navigate the opportunities available today.

Session: A Strategic Roadmap for Americans: Golden Visa, D7, D8, D2 & the Post-NHR Tax Era

📅 June 27–28, 2026
🌎 Freedom Business Summit – USA Edition
🎟️ Complimentary Virtual Access

Link to register Freedom Business Summit

I look forward to sharing the latest developments and answering your questions.

14/06/2026

The IMC Forum 2026 in Paris has just concluded - four days of high-level dialogue with the leading professionals shaping the future of investment migration.

Being present as a Fellow Member is always a privilege. But beyond the recognition, it is about staying at the forefront of an industry that moves quickly and demands precision.

Key themes from this year’s forum:

➡️ The evolution of residency by investment programs across different markets

➡️ The interpretation of France’s new Golden Visa framework

➡️ Developments at the European level in investment migration policy

One observation I am bringing back with me: The donation pathway under Portugal’s Golden Visa remains largely undiscussed at the international level and that, in itself, is an opportunity. One we intend to explore further.

Understanding where programs are heading, how regulation is shifting and what that means for our clients - that is what being in that room is about.

Already looking forward to the next one.

31/05/2026

I’m excited to be attending the Investment Migration Forum 2026 in Paris 🇫🇷

📅 Dates: June 9-12, 2026
📍 Location: Paris, France

Join me at the leading non-profit events for the investment migration profession - bringing together top professionals, experts and decision-makers from around the world.

If you’ll be there too, let’s meet in Paris!

29/05/2026

Portugal’s new Nationality Law is now in force and Sandra sat down with Valor Magazine to break it all down before it happened.

From the impact on residents already in Portugal, to children born here to foreign parents, to why Portugal still remains one of the most competitive destinations for residency by investment - this interview covers it all.

The original interview was published in Portuguese in Valor Magazine. The full English translation is available in our Latest News section.

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