{"id":4270,"date":"2025-08-04T08:31:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T03:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=4270"},"modified":"2025-08-04T08:31:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T03:01:11","slug":"sarrah-sammoon-becomes-first-sri-lankan-to-receive-prestigious-certification-in-investment-migration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=4270","title":{"rendered":"Sarrah Sammoon Becomes First Sri Lankan to Receive Prestigious Certification in Investment Migration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sarrah Sammoon, widely recognized as a pioneer of the global mobility industry in Sri Lanka, has once again made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to receive the Certification in Investment Migration from the Investment Migration Council (IMC) of Switzerland, the global governing body for the investment migration profession.<\/p>\n<p>With over 30 years of leadership in the field, Sarrah Sammoon is a regulated global mobility specialist and the Founder &amp; CEO of Magellan Champlain. Her firm serves multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals, and globally mobile families across 25+ destinations. Her latest accomplishment underscores her commitment to professional excellence and responsible advisory practices in a rapidly evolving industry.<br \/>\n\u201cI\u2019ve always believed that global mobility must be built on trust, transparency, and ethical practice,\u201d said Sammoon. \u201cThis certification affirms our continued dedication to offering clients the highest standard of integrity when navigating citizenship and residency options worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Certification in Investment Migration offers in-depth training on ethics, due diligence, anti-money laundering (AML), and best practices in the marketing and processing of Citizenship and Residency by Investment (CBI\/RBI) programs. As the first Sri Lankan to be awarded this prestigious credential, Sammoon sets a new benchmark for professionals in the region and reinforces the importance of regulation and accountability in cross-border advisory services.<\/p>\n<p>For media inquiries or interview opportunities, please contact:<br \/>\nEmail: info@magellanchamplain.com<br \/>\nPhone: +94 77 785 3833<br \/>\nAbout Sarrah Sammoon:<\/p>\n<p>Sarrah Sammoon is a globally respected immigration and investment migration advisor, and the Founder &amp; CEO of Magellan Champlain. Over the last three decades, she has built a cross-border practice rooted in trust, helping clients unlock freedom of movement and opportunity. 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