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Kochenov: “Member States could have given EU power to determine who acquires EU citizenship. They chose not to.”
The post Kochenov Expects “Strong Growth of CBI in Europe” If ECJ Dismisses Malta CBI Case appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The proposed law would track income, capital gains, dividends, and inheritance through a global tax credit system.
The post French Finance Committee Adopts Bill Aiming to Introduce Citizenship-Based Taxation appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

PM Drew: “Ill-conceived Prison Project issued tens of thousands of citizenships,” which put EU and UK visa-free access in “grave jeopardy.”
The post PM Drew Admits St Kitts Risked Losing EU Access Before Reforms Decimated CBI Revenues appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Antigua & Barbuda’s brinkmanship on MoA implementation, which saw it remain the cheapest Caribbean CIP for a month, appears to have paid off.
The post All-Time High: Antigua & Barbuda CBI Application Volume Up 205% Year-on-Year in H1 2024 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Indians sent 2,800% more money abroad in 2024 than in 2014, and more than 200,000 of them are now giving up citizenship each year.
The post Indians Investing Overseas and Renouncing Citizenship Up Sharply Since 2016 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

From Asunción to Athens: American HNWIs are finding new homes and investment opportunities across the globe.
The post The New American Dream is Abroad appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hong Kong reopens door to property investors seeking residency through the CIES – for a premium.
The post Hong Kong Reintroduces Real Estate Component to CIES appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Could 2025 be the year St Vincent finally joins the CBI club? Opposition promises program if elected, challenging PM’s enduring objection.
The post St Vincent Opposition Promises Citizenship by Investment Program (Again) appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Gov’t warns of blacklisting MM2H agents spreading misinformation; Vincent Fong hopes for potential residence exemption for investors over 50.
The post Malaysia Probes MM2H Agents, Issues First Batch of Approvals appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Following the European AG’s thumbs-up for Malta, Bojan Bugarin says Montenegro should process another 1,000 CBI applications.
The post Montenegro Should Reopen CIP Argues EU-Accession Negotiations Coordinator appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Pela Terra’s expert 3-step safety process: Optimize your Portuguese Golden Visa fund selection and mitigate investment risks.
The post An Expert’s Guide To Choosing The Right Portuguese Golden Visa Investment Fund appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hopes that Trump could end citizenship-based taxation are but a pipe dream, argues David Lesperance.
The post Lesperance: Why Trump Will Not End Citizenship-Based Taxation appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Processing times for the most popular investment migration programs now range from 2.5 months to more than 3 years.
The post Processing Time Lengthening for 9 of 10 Investment Migration Programs, Q3 Data Reveal appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

San Marino offers many residency paths: elective for investors, entrepreneurial, atypical with reduced taxation, and atypical for retirees.
The post 4 Ways to Get Residency in San Marino: Single-Digit Tax in the World’s Oldest Republic appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Canada Startup Visa applicants can now get open, three-year work permits. But it may take over a year to get them.
The post Canada Introduces Open Work Permits for Start-Up Visa Candidates, But There’s a Catch appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Egypt shakes up its CIP rules by allowing shared investments, but adds other critical qualification criteria.
The post Egypt Announces New CIP Regulations as it Tackles Backlog appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“It doesn’t matter which party wins in November, that feeling [of unease] will be there. But if Trump wins, it will be a little bit higher.”
The post Demand for RCBI Highlights “Polarization in American Politics”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Skerrit: CIP shutdown risks “dislocation.” Linton: Skerrit’s claim “deliberately misleading” and “disingenuous.”
The post Opposition Challenges Dominica’s “Billion-Dollar” Citizenship Program as PM Skerrit Fires Back appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

CBI gets a win, but EU’s watching. CBI firms should prioritize transparency and prepare for more oversight and scrutiny.
The post Analysis of Advocate General’s Opinion in EU vs Malta Case: Implications for CBI appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Advocate General Collins proposed that the court “dismiss the Commission’s action” against Malta and order it to pay Malta’s legal fees.
The post ECJ Advocate General Backs Malta in Landmark EU Citizenship Case appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Get Golden Visa: The Golden Visa sees a 21.3% jump in investor applications as Americans lead the charge. Is the new American Dream European?
The post New Portugal Golden Visa Statistics Reveal an 83% Increase in Family Applications in 2023 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

If the opposition lawsuit is successful, hundreds of thousands face the possibility of losing their Turkish citizenship.
The post Turkish Opposition Seeks to Revoke CBI Citizenships, of Which They Claim There Are “At Least Half a Million” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Is your last name Borg, Camilleri, Vella, Farrugia, or Zammit? If so, chances are good you qualify for Maltese (and European Union) citizenship.
The post How to Qualify for Maltese Citizenship by Descent: Hundreds of Thousands Likely Eligible appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Global Elite Card offers fast-track residency for high earners, while Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers a six-month stay without residency.
The post Taiwan’s New Global Elite Card Offers One-Year Path to Permanent Residency appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

CBI revenues of US$232 million helped fund Dominica’s geothermal plant and airport, accelerating national infrastructure development.
The post Dominica CBI Revenues at 37% of GDP: IMF Warns of “Over-Reliance” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Opposition leaders seek to reclaim ‘the people’s money’ in Caribbean CIP lawsuit. Campaign for Italy citizenship reform gains momentum.
The post Passport Potpourri: A Global Citizenship Digest appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The new CBI regulator aims to balance economic needs with compliance, tradition with progress, and national interests with global demands.
The post New Regulator to Reshape Caribbean CBI Industry for the Better appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

David Lesperance: “Every financial adviser right now is saying that you have to use it or lose it. Don’t wait until you die.”
The post “What’s Going to Happen is Tax Armageddon”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Pela Terra: Visa-free access to 191 countries, EU-wide opportunities, and top-tier healthcare make the Portuguese passport ultra valuable.
The post Portugal: The World’s 4th Most Powerful Passport – Why It Matters for Golden Visa Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Property sellers allegedly exploit Golden Visa loopholes, pocketing up to €150,000 per deal through inflated prices and tax manipulation,
The post Greek Authorities Investigate Alleged Golden Visa Scam   appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

What would it be like to be Jason Bourne – with different passports with different names? James Nuveen details how it’s possible but complex.
The post Is It Legal to Have Multiple Passports with Multiple Names? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hong Kong’s investment visa scheme could inject HK$15 billion into the economy, yet experts see “significant room for growth.”
The post 6 Months In: Hong Kong’s CIES Receives 500 Applications    appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Empowered Startups warns: Don’t fall for imitation programs. The HQA® Visa offers a genuine, government-backed path to Portuguese residency.
The post Don’t Be Fooled by the Imitation Game appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Russia’s new Shared Values Visa targets 46 nations. Ilja Belobragin sees it as a workforce strategy, doesn’t expect list to expand soon.
The post Russia Unveils Eligible Nations for Shared Values Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Foreign Special Prosecutor will lead the St Kitts CBI probe, PM Drew pledges full government backing and no “interference.”
The post St Kitts & Nevis Launches Expansive Probe into CIP Irregularities Pre-Dating Reforms appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Richard Hallam: Overzealous developers infinitely exasperate CBI “add-ons” until they become the focus rather than the citizenship itself.
The post “Ridiculous” Perks Diluting the Essence of Citizenship: 10 On The Weekend With Richard Hallam appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While the number of centi-millionaires globally has expanded by 50% over the last decade, the same group has grown by only 26% in Europe.
The post “Extreme Affluence Is Shifting Away from Europe“: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Jose Mineiro’s vision merges film, culture, and immigration: Cultural Golden Visa takes off after years of development.
The post Portuguese Government Finally Processing First Cultural Golden Visa (Visadoro) Applications appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Recent data showed no adverse effect from restricted countries,” Bastien Trelcat notes as Thailand Elite Visa lifts ban on 28 nationalities.
The post Thailand Opens Elite Visa Program to All Nationalities but One appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Henry Fan’s inbox flooded: 300+ govt emails reveal unexpected twists for Australian visa hopefuls amid BIIP shutdown.
The post Titanic Turnaround: BIIP Applicants, Your Lifeboats Have Arrived appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Varvara Latyntseva: This year already boasts the highest number of investors completing the EB-5 process in the program’s history.
The post Green Cards Obtained by EB-5 Hit All-Time High in 2024 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

CIP Board reveals: Three major projects, including Galaxy’s, operated for years without official gazetting despite government approval.
The post St Lucia Backdates CIP Enterprise Approvals, Sparks Opposition’s Ire appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Kerstin Buechner: “There’s less on the market than there ever was, and the demand is light years ahead of what we used to have.”
The post “If You Walk Around Loulé, Every Second Person Is American”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

BLS International’s acquisition of Citizenship Invest at 7x EBITDA sets a new benchmark for the investment migration industry.
The post BLS International Acquires Citizenship Invest for Reported $31 Million appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hannah Ma: Seoul beckons remote workers with digital nomad visa. Work remotely amidst K-tech innovation for up to two years.
The post Hands-on Guide for South Korea’s Digital Nomad Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

St. Kitts and Nevis CIU CEO Michael Martin resigns. Government claims to have received 1,000 applications for the position.
The post Michael Martin Resigns as St. Kitts and Nevis CIU CEO appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Everyone needs a contingency plan for if/when World War 3 breaks out. James Nuveen details six bolt-hole jurisdictions that may surprise you.
The post Where to Go If World War 3 Breaks Out: 6 Safe Ports in a Storm appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Pela Terra: “We make low-risk, asset-backed investments into a sector that hasn’t seen a negative year since records began.”
The post The Most Boring Golden Visa Investment You’ll Ever Make (That Might Just Save Us) appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Political party AKEL claims former Cyprus president Anastasiades orchestrated the scandal and alleges an ongoing cover-up.
The post Cyprus CBI Scandal Escalates: Ex-Minister Charged, 8 Citizenships Revoked, Former President Under Fire appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The new investment option, which is part of a broader economic plan, will allow investors to obtain a Golden Visa by investing in startups
The post Greek Prime Minister Announces New €250,000 Golden Visa Investment Option appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Caribbean CBI countries have implemented four of six US-proposed principles. Two remain as nations prepare for new oversight.
The post Caribbean to Appoint Joint CBI Regulator Following 3rd Meeting With US Treasury appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Moscow is objectively the best megapolis to live in today from a quality of life, security, and safety perspective,” says Ilja Belobragin.
The post “Breaking Through Decades of Western Propaganda”: 10 On The Weekend With Ilja Belobragin appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

IM-market business development has never been easier! We’ve done the heavy lifting to place 1,200 industry firms at your fingertips.
The post Introducing The IMI Rolodex: The World’s Largest Investment Migration Company Database appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Charles Savva details the evolving EU Golden Visa scene. While some countries tighten restrictions, others maintain attractive programs.
The post EU Golden Visas: Beleaguered in The North and West, Thriving in the South and East appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

David Lesperance reveals why affluent Canadians are fleeing, how they’re dodging the exit tax, and the “fire escape” plans they need to know.
The post Essential Immigration and Tax Strategies for Canadians Moving Abroad appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

David Lesperance reveals why affluent Canadians are fleeing, how they’re dodging the exit tax, and the “fire escape” plans they need to know.
The post Essential Immigration and Tax Strategies for Canadians Moving Abroad appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

IMA warns of license revocations and citizenship cancellations as Grenada cracks down on CBI marketing firm’s alleged discounts
The post Grenada Investigates Heng Sheng for Alleged Discounts appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

IMA warns of license revocations and citizenship cancellations as Grenada cracks down on CBI marketing firm’s alleged discounts
The post Grenada Investigates Heng Sheng for Alleged Discounts appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The program, which would open to Africans and descendants of Africans, is the first step of Bediako’s “Project USA, United States of Africa.”
The post Ghana Presidential Candidate Proposes $50,000 CIP appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The program, which would open to Africans and descendants of Africans, is the first step of Bediako’s “Project USA, United States of Africa.”
The post Ghana Presidential Candidate Proposes $50,000 CIP appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hungary’s new residency program alarms EU nations. Is it a gateway for Russian spies or a benign economic tool? Csaba Magyar investigates
The post Hungary’s National Card Sparks EU Security Debate, Raises Espionage Concerns appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hungary’s new residency program alarms EU nations. Is it a gateway for Russian spies or a benign economic tool? Csaba Magyar investigates
The post Hungary’s National Card Sparks EU Security Debate, Raises Espionage Concerns appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Siren Chen compares the five investment- and skills-based routes to Hong Kong residency by cost and difficulty level.
The post 5 Investment- and Skills-Based Paths to Residency in Hong Kong appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Siren Chen compares the five investment- and skills-based routes to Hong Kong residency by cost and difficulty level.
The post 5 Investment- and Skills-Based Paths to Residency in Hong Kong appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Decentralization of MM2H management allows Sabah to directly regulate agents and enforce program rules at state level.
The post Sabah to Autonomously Manage State MM2H and License Local Agents appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Decentralization of MM2H management allows Sabah to directly regulate agents and enforce program rules at state level.
The post Sabah to Autonomously Manage State MM2H and License Local Agents appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Kälin’s plan includes “autonomous cities within sovereign states, not primarily controlled by politics, but regulated by private companies.”
The post “Planning Private Cities for Refugees”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Kälin’s plan includes “autonomous cities within sovereign states, not primarily controlled by politics, but regulated by private companies.”
The post “Planning Private Cities for Refugees”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Georgaki: “This consistency allows investors to plan confidently, knowing the rules won’t change midway through their application process.”
The post Last Visa Standing: The Greek Golden Visa Offers Stability Amidst Chaos appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Georgaki: “This consistency allows investors to plan confidently, knowing the rules won’t change midway through their application process.”
The post Last Visa Standing: The Greek Golden Visa Offers Stability Amidst Chaos appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Stephen Barnes summarizes the six ready-to-detonate threats to the CBI market, and offers an alternative path forward.
The post A Surfeit of Scandals: The CBI Market’s 6 Existential Risks appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Cypriot CIP cleanup: Government revokes ten more passports as investigation into 100 “problematic” cases advances.
The post Cyprus Revokes Ten More Citizenships Amid Ongoing Probe appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Mohamed Hassan: Contending with global immigration policy shifts while maintaining a high service standard “is a constant challenge.”
The post “Navigating the Rapidly Changing Rules and Regulations is a Primary Concern”: 10 On The Weekend With Mohamed Hassan appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Dr. Guillaume Grisel examines the five ways to get Swiss residency, the path to naturalization, and the Swiss special tax regime.
The post Everything You Need to Know About Getting Residency in Switzerland appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Optimize Investment Partners lists the US elections, Caribbean MoA, and higher demand for fund investments as the program’s main drivers.
The post Portugal’s Golden Visa Surging Against the Odds as US Election Bolsters Demand appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The visa is exempt from the quota restriction, and Anastasia Barna and Ilja Belobragin say that there is already high demand for it.
The post Russia Launches “Shared Values Visa” For Citizens of “Destructive Neoliberal” Countries appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hannah Ma explores Japan’s efforts to attract more talent and FDI through its Business Manager and Skilled Workers visas.
The post How to Get Residency in Japan by Managing or Opening a Business appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

J. Savory, D. Lincoln, K. Nicholson, and P. May weigh in on the UAE Golden Visa’s 5-year journey, its unique proposition, and its future.
The post The First 5 Years of the UAE Golden Visa: Examining Its Impact and Evolution appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Lulu Gordon and Haya Farrag explore the complexities of EB5 investor protections, new guidelines, and navigating regional center sanctions.
The post The EB-5 Investor’s Survival Guide: Navigating the Complexities of the New USCIS Regulations appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

World Talents’ HQA Visa offers a sustainable alternative to Golden Visas, enabling investors to aid Portugal’s economic growth.
The post Sustainable Investing Through The HQA, Portugal’s Alternative Residence Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Slava Apel says designated organizations celebrated the news, and Chris Lennon states it ends some consultants’ “cozy relationship” claims.
The post IRCC Takes Over SUV Administration, Experts Analyze Implications appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Conversations with the Catalan faction of the Spanish parliament lead Dr. Jacinto Solér Matutes to believe the Spanish golden visa will survive.
The post Can Catalonia Save the Golden Visa? Expert Analysis Gives Glimmer of Hope appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Murat Coskun points out that, increasingly, clients come from countries where people historically have never felt the need for a plan B.
The post “Even People From Stable Countries Are Looking For Options”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

CBI isn’t the only way to get a new citizenship fast. James Nuveen outlines the six ways to qualify for another citizenship within two years.
The post The 6 Ways to Qualify for a New Citizenship in 2 Years or Fewer appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Navigating the complexities of U.S. work visas can be daunting. Whether you are looking to work temporarily or seek permanent residency, understanding the various visa options and their requirements is crucial. Here’s a comprehensive overview to help you make informed decisions about working in the United States. Temporary Work Visas For those looking to work […]

Gibraltar has four different pathways to permanent residency. Paul Correa explores those options and what else Gibraltar has to offer.
The post Everything You Need to Know About Gibraltar Permanent Residency appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Empowered Startups: The changes to the Canadian SUV poise the program to reestablish itself among the top business immigration programs.
The post Opportunity Knocks with the Canada Start-up Visa Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

James Hall explains New Zealand’s updated visa fee structure as entrepreneur and investor visa fees set to triple.
The post New Zealand Investor, Entrepreneur Visa Fees to More Than Triple appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Manpreet Kataria, Patrick Peters, Nisha Mc Intyre, Omer Kahraman, and Anastasia Barna speculate on who will benefit from the Caribbean MoA.
The post Winners and Losers of Caribbean CBI MoA appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Siren Chen meticulously breaks down the Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian digital nomad visas to find out which one is best.
The post Digital Nomad Showdown: Portugal, Spain, and Italy appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Kristin Surak: “It is nothing more than an electoral measure and has such a small impact that it is of no interest beyond the votes.”
The post Attacks on Golden Visas Are “an Electoral Measure”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Entrepreneurs can now qualify by securing investments worth $264,147, but immigration lawyer Matthew Galati thinks uptake will remain sluggish.
The post “These Efforts Will Fail”: USCIS Lowers Thresholds for IER Startup Program to Attract Foreign Entrepreneurs appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Madalena Monteiro believes the regime remains attractive, and David Lesperance says the new sum positions Italy more naturally in the market.
The post Italy Doubles Flat Tax for Wealthy Foreigners to €200,000 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Mercan Group’s new Shariah compliant fund targets investments “with high potential for growth, appreciation in value, and profitability.”
The post Mercan Private Equity Fund I (MPEF I) Receives Shariah Certification Approval appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Experts believe Vanuatu’s new passport enrolment process will bolster the integrity of its citizenship programs and address EU concerns.
The post Vanuatu Mandates In-Person Visits for Passport Applications appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Henry Fan: “It seems the Australian government would rather give back the money than approve the [BIIP] applications.”
The post Australia‘s BIIP Applicants are Waiting for Godot appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While CBI’s share of gov’t. revenue is down by two-thirds since the Schengen suspension, Vanuatu’s CBI revenue remains surprisingly resilient.
The post Vanuatu CBI Post-Schengen: Down, But Not Out appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Golden Visa, long criticized for damaging housing affordability, is becoming a force for good through sustainable agriculture funds.
The post Portugal Turns Golden Visa from Harm to Hope appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“The truth is coming out very shortly,” claims Philippe Martinez as he discusses the latest developments in the MSR case.
The post MSR Case: St. Kitts to Move Ahead with Judicial Review, US Court Green-Lights Bank Subpoenas appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Godmer: SUV “Applicants must have well-established businesses and robust professional profiles to effectively navigate these new challenges.”
The post New Regulations “Significantly Increased the SUV’s Competitiveness”: 10 on The Weekend With Melissa Godmer appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Revenues from Grenada’s CIP showed surprising tenacity in the first half of 2024. But program authorities have decided to withhold key data.
The post Grenada CIP Outperforms Expectations in H1 2024 But Discontinues Publication of Processing Data appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Some of the world’s most valuable permanent residence permits require no investment at all. James Nuveen explores five great examples.
The post 5 Countries That Give You Permanent Residency on Day One for Free appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Sephardic Jews can easily obtain Portuguese citizenship through their ancestry, but Spain’s Golden Visa offers a quicker and simpler path.
The post Spain’s Golden Visa and Sephardic Jewish Heritage: A Path to European Citizenship appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The new prices are lower than the ones the CIU previously proposed in June, and the memo outlines new criteria for dependent children.
The post Antigua & Barbuda Announces New Prices and Dependent Criteria appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The newly established Board of Governors will modernize St. Kitts’ CBI Unit, develop policies, and ensure projects are financially sound.
The post Major Overhaul: St Kitts and Nevis CIU Becomes a Statutory Corporation appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

More than half of those who lost citizenship are Iraqis, and Philippe May argues further consequences may follow those named in the order.
The post Dominica Revokes 68 CBI Passports, Expert Warns of Consequences for “Duped” Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Siren Chen believes the “new CIES could catalyze a vibrant economic resurgence” of Hong Kong and strengthen its ties with Mainland China.
The post From Slumber to Stir: Hong Kong’s CIES-Driven Economic Awakening appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Mercan Greece introduces its new Golden Visa project, offering a secure investment in a 4-star Corfu Beach Resort branded by Wyndham.
The post Introducing Mercan Greece’s Latest €250,000 Golden Visa Project appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Siren Chen discusses the popularity of the new-look EB-5 and how she aims to serve “1 million clients in 20 years.”
The post Post RIA “EB-5 Has Outperformed” Greece & Caribbean Programs:  10 on The Weekend With Siren Chen appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Turkey denies “baseless accusations”. Ahmet Şener questions long CBI processing times despite applications being “at all time low.”
The post Turkey Denies Citizenship Irregularities, Tightens Security Checks appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Manuela Luz and Tirso Olazábal address the status of the Golden Visa, the suspension of real estate options, and fund investments.
The post The Biggest Portuguese Golden Visa Misconceptions appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

If adopted, the legislation would eliminate all forms of residence by investment in Spain, explains golden visa specialist Krista Victorio.
The post Spanish Gov’t. Submits Amendment to Scrap Golden Visa – And Not Just for Real Estate appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Secret Bay’s Residences impress with 28% investor growth, 45% daily rate increase, and $2.5M+ in dividends paid out to investors.
The post Dominica’s Secret Bay Pays Out Over $2.5 Million in ROI Payments, Outperforming Expectations appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While the program has been open since July 1st, no applications have been filed yet. Csaba Magyar explains why.
The post What Is Going on With the Hungarian Golden Visa? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Unbound Fund: “Bitcoin has outperformed every other asset class in 8 out of the past 11 years,” here’s how you can get a Golden Visa with it.
The post Ever Thought of Getting a Portuguese Golden Visa with Bitcoin? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As new quotas limit the Startup Visa, C-11 Entrepreneur, Intra-Company Transferee, and PNPs provide alternative paths to Canada residency.
The post Business Immigration to Canada: 3 Alternatives to the Startup Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

It turns out the ban on Russians and Belarusians, which lasted for two years, was never legal to begin with, explains Madalena Monteiro.
The post Portugal Golden Visa Quietly Reopens to Russians Following Hundreds of Lawsuits appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Helpers Hungary: The Guest Investor Program’s quick processing, investment options, and long-term residency make it the best EU program.
The post Hungary Launches Europe’s Most Attractive Investment Residency Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

New USCIS policy details three types of sanctions and discretionary determinations for noncompliance in the EB-5 program.
The post USCIS Unveils Stricter Sanctions and Penalties for EB-5 Program Violations appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“French HNWIs would be naïve if they didn’t react,” comments Philippe May. The rich are “clearly preparing to exit,” says Bastien Trelcat.
The post “Clients in a Panic State”: Deluge of Wealthy French Seek Relocation After Extreme Left’s Electoral Victory appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Demand for real estate investment visas in Panama remains buoyant and is on track to break records in 2024.
The post Panama’s QIPR and Independent Means Visas on Track for Record Year appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Sioufas & Associates: Greece’s pro-business climate & growth sectors make it a top choice for investors to optimize returns & diversify.
The post From Golden Visa to Golden Opportunity: Aligning Residency Incentives with Your Wealth Management Strategy appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

David Lesperance: “Rachel Reeves is going to open up the non-dom cookie jar and realise there were fewer cookies than she thought.”
The post Non-Doms “Fine-Tuning Their Escape Plans”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Having only approved 28% of pending applications, the Cypriot government is now legally bound to review hundreds of rejected CIP cases.
The post Cyprus Court Allows Rejected CIP Investors to Challenge Citizenship Denials appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Shehab: categorizing the changes as good or bad is an oversimplification. It is a complex matter with immediate and trickle down effects.
The post How The New CBI Framework Will Affect EU Golden Visas appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Last month’s Caribbean price changes left St. Kitts’ donation option uncompetitive. Today, the CIU responds with new prices.
The post St Kitts & Nevis Lowers CBI Contribution Price to Align With Caribbean Competitors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

But specialists doubt whether the new rules will make housing more affordable for locals.
The post New Greek Golden Visa: Focus Will Be on Conversion and Restoration Options, Experts Agree appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hong Kong’s revamped investment residency scheme sees an uptick in June applications and approvals in principle.
The post Hong Kong CIES Receives 339 Applications in First Three Months appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The government will need support from at least one parliamentary wing to push through a version of the NHR mainly of interest to employees.
The post Portuguese Gov’t Moves to Bring Back Watered-Down NHR Tax Regime appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Cyprus revokes citizenship of two Russian oligarchs following investigations into 100 cases related to its CIP.
The post Cyprus Revokes Citizenship of Two Russian Oligarchs Amid Investigations appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Grenada extends CBI application deadline allowing agents to submit in-progress applications under the old price structure until July 12th.
The post Grenada Extends CBI Application Deadline Following Hurricane Beryl appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Anthony Liew on new MM2H regulations: “Only 30% to 40% of the current MM2H holders would buy property in Malaysia.”
The post Many “Clients Lost Interest in the [MM2H] Program”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Sabah officially opens its 10-year residency MM2H program with income, deposit, and real estate requirements.
The post Sabah Launches Own MM2H Program, Applications Open Today appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The sensitive intel we’ve gathered this quarter but cannot publish yet. As always, it’s password-protected, and available only to Pro members.
The post Private Briefing Q2 2024 Out Now: Confidential IM Industry Intel appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Dario Montagnese highlights how the C2 Legacy Buyout Fund provides robust gains while minimizing risk by investing in Portuguese SMEs.
The post Family Owned SMEs Are Portugal’s Best Kept Investment Secret appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Dominica doubles the CIP donation threshold while maintaining the real estate investment pricing but adjusts its related fees.
The post Full House: All 5 Caribbean CIPs Now Have New Prices Following Dominica Gazetting appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

St Lucia CIP announces new prices from Monday but with a 30-day grace period.
The post St Lucia Raises CIP Minimum Investment Thresholds appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

IMA Grenada’s chief executive Thomas Anthony keeps his word: Grenada’s citizenship by investment program will have new prices from Monday.
The post Grenada CIP Issues New Prices, In Force From Monday appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Empowered Startups: The HQA Visa is garnering praise from politicians and investors for its transformative impact on Portugal’s economy.
The post Why the HQA Visa Program is Quickly Gaining Momentum appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Antigua & Barbuda indicated it was unable to implement the necessary legislative changes on time for the June 30 deadline.
The post Antigua CIU Announces New Price Thresholds But Delays Implementation of MoA by 30 Days appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Chastanet says the PM must consider if St Lucia’s infrastructure option was “deliberately designed to emulate the St Kitts prison fiasco.”
The post St Lucia Opposition Leader Threatens Legal Action Over St Lucia’s CIP appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Dominic Volek: “This mass movement is a clear indicator of the shifting dynamics in global wealth and power.”
The post The “Great Millionaire Migration”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hakan Kodal warns those investing in Portugal golden visa funds to stay clear of buyback options and real estate assets.
The post 3 Disastrous Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in a Golden Visa Fund appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

OECS confirms St Lucia’s signing of the MoA and commits to the June 30 deadline. Raises questions about legislation and upcoming procedures.
The post OECS Statement Confirms St Lucia’s Signing of MoA, Raises More Questions appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Vanuatu stated that Spira cleared background checks from INTERPOL and Vanuatu’s Financial Intelligence Unit when he applied to the CIP.
The post Vanuatu Defends Granting Citizenship to Convicted Businessman Amid Passport Misuse Allegations appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Governments increasingly favor “active” residence by investment programs and are targeting nomads and retirees, says David Lincoln.
The post Many Governments Are “Phasing Out of Passive Residency Programs”: 10 on The Weekend With David Lincoln appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

1,879 investors started their EB-5 journey in Q2, 2024. Varvara Latyntseva sees signs a new EB-5 golden age is now in the making.
The post EB-5 Golden Age? Application Volume, Processing Efficiency, and Project Quality All Rising appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Malaysia unveils new MM2h regulations, removes PR pathway, adjusts investment amounts, and issues updated license renewal criteria.
The post Malaysia Announces New MM2H Rules, Scraps Route to PR appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

David Lesperance: “I have had previously hesitating clients go into panic mode, [Sunak} pulled the pin on the election grenade.”
The post Sunak “Pulled The Pin on the Election Grenade”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Judges question if genuine links are a real requirement, Malta bases defense on national sovereignty, historical precedent, and rigorous due diligence.
The post Malta and European Commission Face Off in Court: Detailed Summary of Yesterday’s Hearing appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Unit, explained the PM, would alert the government whenever a CBI-approved citizen became the subject of criminal investigations.
The post Saint Kitts Establishes “Continuing Due Diligence Unit” Headquartered in Europe appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hany Mostafa Moawad says strong local demand—driven by a demographic dividend—means foreign buyers need not worry about inflated markups.
The post Demand is “Massive and Organic”: Hany Mostafa Moawad on Property Investment in Egypt appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hilaire brands MSR’s claims as “false, baseless, malicious, and scandalous” and accuses Chastanet of creating the CIP “Wild West.”
The post Hilaire Defends CIP, Rejects Martinez’ Claims appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Mercan Properties refutes wrongdoing in Operation Babel corruption probe, as former deputy mayor and prominent developers face charges.
The post Mercan Responds to Operation Babel Charges appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Dr. Laura Madrid Sartoretto provides a detailed analysis on the new government’s comprehensive reform of Portugal’s immigration system.
The post Portugal’s New Immigration Measures: Strategic Focus on Continuing to Attract Foreign Talent appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Dario Montagnese explains how US citizens can utilize their 401k to set up the perfect retirement plan through the Portuguese Golden Visa.
The post Portuguese Golden Visa: The Optimal Retirement Plan for US Citizens appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Invest in Italy: La Dolce Visa’s flexible investment framework, quick processing, and endless benefits make it the best ٌEU Golden Visa.
The post Italy’s Dolce Visa; King of The Golden Visas appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

IMI now collects real-world data on current processing times for major residence and citizenship by investment programs, updated quarterly.
The post Real-Time Average Processing Time Data for 11 Major Investment Migration Programs appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“A lot of people are coming to see us in Washington DC because they’re scared,” says Philippe Martinez on Saint Lucian TV.
The post MSR Case: Insiders Visit DC as Martinez Adds Deputy PM Hilaire to RICO Case, Deflects Financial Restitution Questions appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

For a few thousand dollars, you can get permanent residency in Armenia, with a 3-year path to citizenship with no minimum stay requirements.
The post The (Nearly) Free, Entirely Remote, 3-Year Path to Armenian Citizenship appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Cypriot Cabinet officially strips Jho Low of citizenship after an independent commission rejected his appeal.
The post Cyprus Revokes Jho Low’s Citizenship appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Melissa Hilton on US CBI market growth, tech adoption, conducting due diligence amid Taliban takeover, Dominica’s PM, and her 5-year vision.
The post On Carrying out Due Diligence Amid Taliban’s Takeover: 10 on The Weekend With Melissa Hilton appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While tax is still the top motivator for expatriation, social polarization and violence have quickly become factors too, writes Mona Shah.
The post Why Americans Are Increasingly Renouncing Their Citizenship appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As the Commission and Malta prepare to face off in court, Prof. Kochenov stands by his 2020 forecast: “The Commission will be humiliated.”
The post EU vs Malta Citizenship Sales Court Hearing on June 17th: “Commission Has Zero Chance,” Says Kochenov appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Optimize: Golden Opportunities Fund offers US HWNIs the best investment solution that combines profitability and the Golden Visa.
The post US Investors Prefer Open-Ended Funds for Portugal’s Golden Visa  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Not only are rich Americans increasingly moving abroad; even foreigners who initially came to the US on EB-5 visas are now leaving, says Shah.
The post Americans “Don’t Want to Die Working”: Mona Shah on Why Outbund US Migration is Soaring appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Denzil Douglas: MSR’s “allegations are baseless, malicious, and deliberate attacks intending to destroy my reputation, character, and legacy.”
The post Galaxy Denies MSR’s Allegations; Ex-PM Douglas Brands Them “Baseless” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Saint Lucia’s PM declares his intention to sign the MoA, and has already made recommendations of his own for its “further strengthening.”
The post St. Lucia PM Confirms MoA Signing, Proposes Annual Quota, Minimum Net Worth, On-Island Escrow appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The gov’t. plans to channel capital from foreign investors to projects that would help integrate immigrants. Just don’t call it a golden visa.
The post New Portuguese Gov’t. to Add “Solidarity Investment” Option to Golden Visa Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

David Bonellie, Director of World Talents, discusses the looming changes in the RCBI industry and ponders a complete paradigm shift.
The post Does the Investment Migration Industry Need a Makeover? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Jeremy Savory: “The price hike is a good thing.” It “will double the revenue with less volume resulting in a more efficient system.”
The post “The Price Hike is a Good Thing”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

After two years of temporary suspension, the European Commission believes Vanuatu hasn’t adequately addressed its security concerns.
The post EU Commission Proposes Permanent Suspension of Vanuatu’s Visa-Free Schengen appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Two-thirds of applications submitted last year (and 8% of those from 2022) remain unprocessed as elevated demand continues unabated.
The post Average Processing Time for Greece Golden Visa Now Exceeds 18 Months appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Patrick Peters: “The current scandals of the Caribbean CBI industry are exactly that – growing pains. And growing pains suck.”
The post Navigating the Growing Pains of Caribbean CBI: Antigua & Barbuda’s Path to Industry Leadership appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

For just over $500, you can stay in Thailand for up to a year, and six months a year after that, thanks to the new Destination Thailand Visa.
The post Thailand Introduces Practically Free Visa for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

If the Supreme Court outlaws tax on unrealized capital gains, the major barrier to Americans leaving disappears, says Lesperance.
The post Expect Avalanche of US Expatriation This Year, Regardless of Who Wins The Election appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Christina Georgaki argues that getting a Greek Golden Visa is superior to a Caribbean passport for those seeking visa-free access to the EU.
The post If You Want EU Access, Get a Golden Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

PM Drew has already given the go-ahead for the judicial review and is the second regional PM this week to say he is ready to revoke citizenships.
The post St. Kitts PM: Prepared to “Revoke Citizenships Obtained by Fraud” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Armand Arton: “Stop using our industry as political football […] the hurt is not only done to the program but to the image of the country.”
The post “Stop Using Our Industry as Political Football”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hartman Group announces a limited time offer that provides global investors stable returns and a path to Grenadian CBI.
The post A Unique Opportunity to Invest in Project Hartman and Enjoy the Benefits of Grenada’s CBI appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

In a statement, the government said it had “no business with Philippe Martinez” and that agreements with Galaxy stem from the former gov’t.
The post St Lucia to Sign MoA, Distances Itself From MSR Media Lawsuit appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The UAE’s golden visa approval volume doubled again last year, buoyed by a surge in Russian real estate investment.
The post UAE Golden Visa Approval Volume Doubles to 158,000 in 2023 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Whatsapp messages appear to show the Kittitian AG knew Khan and Harris had received several million dollars in kickbacks from prison project.
The post MSR Files RICO Suit Against Khan, Emmanuel, Harris, Galaxy in US, Publishes Whatsapp Screenshots appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

He also revealed that, so far, about three-quarters of applicants have been Syrians.
The post Egypt Citizenship by Investment Program Has Received “Around 1,000 Applications”, Says CIU appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Before the program has even formally launched, Hungary’s parliament has already amended rules governing the GIP that’s opening this summer.
The post Hungary Enacts 3 Consequential Changes to Its Upcoming Guest Investor Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

NTL Trust explains how Caribbean governments can harmonize US friendshoring policies with their CIPs to achieve rapid economic growth.
The post How US Friendshoring Benefits the Caribbean Five appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Anastasia Barna says clients who have qualified for Caribbean citizenship via “the $80,000 option” are running the risk of revocation.
The post Clients Starting to Think of $80,000 Discount as “A Third Official Option”: Anastasia Barna appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Secret Bay unveils its new ownership options and unique gemstones program amid high demand from North American investors.
The post Secret Bay Introduces New Ownership Options Amid North American Investment Surge appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

James Hall says a tiny annual quota and a huge backlog imply decades of waiting. But Australia may soon introduce a new investor visa.
The post Backlog for Australia’s Closed BIIP Could Take Decades to Clear, Says Agent appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

CBI units who name applicants “will ruin the entire proposition” of CBI in countries that don’t allow dual citizenship, warns senior industry executive.
The post Disclosing CBI Applicants’ Identities Will “Ruin” The Business, Says Agent After Grenada Names Burmese Investor appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Jean-François Harvey: RCBI to become a “$100 billion industry by 2025 and at least one new Caribbean CIP is expected to open.”
The post Expects “At Least One New Caribbean CIP” By 2025: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“They’ll want to keep a delta between [donations and real estate],” says Richard Hallam, hinting that the price for real estate could rise.
The post Price Hike Possible Also for CBI Real Estate Option, Reveals Grenada Developer appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Thailand’s PM hopes to boost tourism in the region, which sees about 70 million travelers a year, by making it available on a single visa.
The post Thai PM Proposes Schengen-Style Visa for Southeast Asia appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Grenada collected more CBI revenue in 2023 than in the preceding five years combined but still has a backlog worth over half a billion EC$.
The post Grenada CIP Revenue Exceeds EC$1 Billion in Bumper Year appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While Peters believes the four Caribbean countries fully intend to implement the MoA, he thinks the June 30th deadline is unrealistic.
The post June 30th Caribbean Price Hike Deadline “Is A Bit Tight,” Says Influential CBI Agent appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

EU Law Firm: Latvia’s Golden Visa provides regulatory and pricing stability amidst rapid changes within the investment migration industry.
The post Latvia’s Golden Visa Offering Stability Amidst the Chaos appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Cypriot authorities hope to turn the island into an “innovative tech hub,” but its Startup Visa has produced limited tangible results.
The post Cyprus Has Approved Only 4 of 51 Startup Visa Applications appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While processing times for the Startup Visa average about 30 months, Slava Apel reveals a workaround for those eager to get to Canada sooner.
The post Slava Apel on The Workaround That Brings Startup Visa Applicants to Canada in Just 1-2 Months appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“If they are processed in three months also this time, then this program will be the best, because clients want to see results,” says Kiss.
The post Kiss: Much Faster Process, Lower Thresholds Key to Hungary Outcompeting EU Golden Visa Rivals appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

IMI Pro Csaba Magyar provides a step-by-step guide to how property investments work for Hungary’s new Guest Investor Program.
The post Everything You Need to Know About Hungarian Golden Visa Property Investment appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“While Cyprus may not offer a magic key to the Schengen Zone, it unlocks a treasure chest of other opportunities,” writes Demetris Demetriades of Andreas Demetriades & Co.
The post The Low-Tax, Peaceful, and Mediterranean Life: A Smooth Path to PR (And Eventual Citizenship) in Cyprus appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Mathieu Duez: “All property transactions [in Mauritius] are CRS-checked. […] There’s no funny money here.”
The post “There’s No Funny Money Here”: Investment Migration People In The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Nicolas Laurin urges designated organizations for Canada’s Startup Visa to refrain from excessive price hikes in the wake of the new quotas.
The post On The Consequences of New Caps for Canada’s Startup Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Immigration lawyer Nerses Isajanyan explains everything you need to know about how and why to claim your Armenian citizenship by descent.
The post Up To a Million Americans May Qualify for Armenian Citizenship by Descent appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Leila Bagheri recounts the story of a young pilot who ruined his career after paying for a fast-track to Mexican “citizenship”.
The post The Harsh Reality of Illegal Passports: A Pilot’s Cautionary Tale appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

However, only 32 nationalities are eligible, and local experts question the government’s preparedness for processing applications.
The post Turkey Launches Digital Nomad Visa, Plans Tech Visa Next appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Malaysian government overhauls MM2H program; licensing delays worry agents as new regulations aim to streamline process and curb misconduct.
The post Malaysia’s MM2H Program Undergoes Licensing Delays and Concerns Amid Major Revamp appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Canada’s government caps the number of Start Up Visa applications per designated organization to tackle a growing backlog of applications.
The post Canada Restricts SUV Application Volume to Tackle Backlog appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Cypriot Parliament is debating the introduction of a new residency program requiring a €250,000 property investment and a €40,000 income.
The post Cyprus Proposes €250,000 Residency Program for Financially Independent People appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Christina Georgaki explains how Greece’s new Golden Visa regulations open doors to interesting real estate investment opportunities.
The post New Thresholds, New Opportunities: Greece’s Updated Golden Visa Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

David Lincoln: Golden visas are getting more expensive and complex, but they’re not disappearing […] there are still plenty of options.”
The post Golden Visas Becoming More Complicated But “Not Disappearing.”: Investment Migration People In The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

He also says that if the MoA isn’t enough to allay EU fears, “it will be clear that they have reasons other than national security concerns.”
The post “We’ll Be Ready by June,” Says CEO of Grenada CIU About Caribbean Price Increases appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Colin Bishop: CBI nationality “bans have forced us to explore more avenues of business, which are turning out to be quite lucrative.”
The post CBI Nationality Bans “Forced Us to Explore More Avenues of Business”: 10 On The Weekend With Colin Bishop appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Caribbean CBI experts give their thoughts on the future of the Caribbean during Global Citizen We
The post Caribbean CBI MoA to Bolster Rather Than Hinder Demand, Say Experts appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

FHG Founder Christopher Downing answers questions regarding FHG’s new luxury hotel in Venice and the Italian Investor Visa.
The post Interview with FHG Founder Christopher Downing appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

MSR Media says it may also sue CBI companies that enable discounting, and claims to have new evidence of criminal financial transactions.
The post MSR Media Indicates its Lawsuit Over CBI Discounting Has Widened in Scope appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Demand for the EB-5 program still sharply exceeds the limits established by the US Government,” writes Varvara Latyntseva.
The post Asians Accounted for 9 in 10 EB-5 Visas Issued in 2023, But Tens of Thousands Still Waiting appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

One World CEO Anastasia Barna discusses the risks of the “financing scheme” within the Caribbean CBI real estate option.
The post The Risks of CBI Real Estate “Financing” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Eric Major on what will happen If Trump wins the election in November: “Simple, I’ll have the business year of my career.”
The post If Trump Wins “I’ll Have The Business Year Of My Career.”: Investment Migration People In The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“A few hundred golden visas a year can hardly affect a real estate market that sees almost a million transactions annually,” writes Jacinto Soler Matutes.
The post Aiming to End Golden Visas, Spain Also Considers Legalizing Half a Million Illegal Immigrants appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Astons: “Vanuatu unveils CIIP-Cocoa: A sweet deal intertwining citizenship with sustainable investment in cocoa, forging a prosperous path.”
The post Vanuatu Announces New Affordable CBI Route Linked to Award-Winning Cocoa Industry  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Foreigners bought 384,519 homes in Turkey over the last decade. In recent years, claims one newspaper, three-quarters were CBI investors.
The post Russians, Iranians, and Iraqis: The Top Citizenship by Investment Property Investors in Turkey appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Residences at Secret Bay unveils new Ti-Fèy+ Villas in Dominica, opening another door to CBI through luxury real estate investments.
The post The Residences At Secret Bay Unveils New Ti-Fey+ Villas, Available For Fractional Ownership And CBI appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Güvenç Ketenci is concerned about the “troubling resurgence of far-right ideologies, primarily in Europe but with global ramifications.”
The post The “Resurgence of Far-Right Ideologies” Is Troubling: 10 On The Weekend With Güvenç Ketenci appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Who exactly qualifies as a digital nomad, how does the application work, and what are the advantages of the visa? Nicolò Bolla explains.
The post Everything You Need to Know About Italy’s New Digital Nomad Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Do angel groups, VC funds, or incubators have the highest Canada SUV approval rates? Slava Apel’s FOIA data answer the question decisively.
The post 8 in 10 Canada Startup Visa Approvals Come From One Designated Organisation Type appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Invest in Italy’s partnership with FHG offers La Dolce Visa investors exclusive access to the hospitality brand’s real estate fund.
The post Invest in Italy Announces Partnership With ForeverGood Hotels appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Allen Chastanet: “A particular developer has begun selling this option and, even more concerning, is the sub-par selling price of US$80,000.”
The post St. Lucia Opposition Accuses Govt of Selling “Secret” Infrastructure Option for $80,000 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

PM Sánchez says he is taking “measures to guarantee that housing is a right and not a mere speculative business.”
The post Spanish Govt. to “Start The Procedure to Eliminate” Golden Visa Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Professionals must learn some Greek, earn €2,500 monthly, hold a degree, and have two years of relevant experience, explains Charles Savva.
The post Detailed Criteria for Cyprus’ New 3-Year Citizenship Fast-Track appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Aim Global explain how Portugal’s Entrepreneur Visa offers a quick and simple path to residency via company setup with affordable investments.
The post Portugal’s Entrepreneur Visa: A Streamlined Pathway to EU Residency appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Sara Sousa Rebolo says with a new government and new regulations, this will “be a very stable year” for Portugal’s Golden Visa.
The post “It Will Be a Stable Year for Investors”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As Globevisa continues its international expansion, it seeks local partners to help serve its 10,000 immigration clients a year.
The post Unlock Your Global Potential: Join Globevisa Group as a Partner or Professional Manager Today! appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

50-60% of St Kitts govt. revenue from CBI. St Lucia had asked for more time to consider MoA, but other countries “went ahead and signed.”
The post St. Lucia CIU “Not Against Signing MoA”, 50-60% of Saint Kitts Govt Revenue From CBI appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Malaysia’s PViP flops, registering only a total of 47 applicants in over a year. Government may review the program.
The post Malaysia’s PViP Flounders, Attracting Only 23 Main Applicants appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Vanuatu launches the CIIP-CNO Future Fund, blending citizenship with sustainable coconut biofuel sector investments for a greener future.
The post Vanuatu Launches Investment-Linked “CIIP-CNO Future Fund” Citizenship Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“By revoking the UK non-dom scheme, lawmakers could be risking much more than the flight of wealthy families,” writes Mona Shah.
The post The UK Closing Its Non-Dom Regime Could Turn Out to Be a Big Mistake appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Ömer Kahraman explains why the world needs a new citizenship by investment program and what he plans to do about it.
The post Programs Becoming “Prohibitively Expensive and Increasingly Irrelevant”: 10 On The Weekend With Ömer Kahraman appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Thailand’s Elite Visa revamp boosts membership amid global unrest, aims for US$1.5bn revenue with a focus on new markets.
The post Thailand’s Privilege Card Memberships Surge Past 36,000 Amid Global Unrest appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Kevin Hosam commends the Caribbean effort to harmonize CBI thresholds but argues that it will only work if St. Lucia gets on board, too.
The post The Looming Caribbean CBI Price Increase: A Shift Toward Harmony and Transparency appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Invest In Italy: Italy’s Investor Visa offers higher ROI, lower risks, and no extra fees compared to other EU Golden Visa property options.
The post A Taste of the Dolce Visa: Real Estate for the Italian Investor Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The sensitive intel we’ve gathered this quarter but cannot publish yet.
The post Q1 2024 Private Briefing Out Now: Request Your Confidential Copy appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Tejo Ventures: The Golden Visa’s prioritization of sustainable investments and fast-tracking citizenship heralds a brighter future for all.
The post Smarter Investments and Quicker Route to Citizenship: Portugal’s Golden Visa Is Back on Top appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Mehdi Kadiri highlights growing “political divisions and societal tensions” as the main reasons Americans increasingly pursue RCBI.
The post American Investors Exhibit “Declining Faith in the Domestic Outlook”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The CBI countries have agreed to a price floor and to make “underselling” practically unfeasible. But one country is conspicuously opting out.
The post 4 of 5 Caribbean CIPs Sign MoU on $200,000 Price Floor, Discounts-Prevention, Closer Regulatory Integration appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Short-term rental is forbidden, but investors can qualify at EUR 250,000 throughout the country by renovating or converting properties.
The post Greek Govt. Announces New Golden Visa Rules: 4 Price Tiers From €250,000 to 800,000 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Officials are reportedly debating whether to include a ban in the new set of real estate rules it plans to bring to parliament “next week.”
The post Greece Considers Ban on Short-Term Rentals for Golden Visa Properties appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Fund investments become cheaper and are likely to become more popular with the expected introduction of higher real estate minimums.
The post Greek Golden Visa Non-Real Estate Investment Thresholds Changing on March 31st appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“I signed the contract for my first condo in Thailand in 2009 – when I was 18 years old,” says Reid Kirchenbauer about how he got started.
The post “Becoming Laotian, Cambodian, or Bangladeshi Isn’t for Everyone”: 10 On The Weekend With Reid Kirchenbauer appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Explore CitizenX: Revolutionize your citizenship with a seamless, secure platform for diversifying your passport portfolio.
The post Baseflow Is Now CitizenX — Creating the Future of Citizenship appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

IMI Pro Csaba Magyar provides a comprehensive overview of how real estate fund investments work for Hungary’s new Guest Investor Program.
The post Everything You Need to Know About Hungarian Golden Visa Real Estate Funds appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Malaysia is in the midst of its third MM2H revision in as many years. Some 56,000 participants remain active, nearly half of them Chinese.
The post Govt Plans Further Easing of MM2H Rules as Minister Reveals 56,066 Visas Still Active appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“The most likely scenario is now a EUR 400,000 threshold for most of Greece, and EUR 800,000 in places like Athens,” says Alexander Varnavas.
The post Flying Start to the Year for Greek Golden Visa as Pricing Decision Looms appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Some 70,000 HNWI must reconsider their residency in the UK now that the non-dom regime is ending. These Western European countries will be hoping to absorb the exodus.
The post 7 Western European Low-Tax Destinations Poised to Benefit From Closing of UK’s Non-Dom Regime appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Following the example recently set by the UK, Ireland imposes visa restrictions on nationals of CBi countries Dominica and Vanuatu.
The post Ireland Cuts Visa-Free Access for Dominica, Vanuatu Citizens appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

EU Law Firm provides an overview of the Latvian Golden Visa’s investment categories and highlights the benefits of each one.
The post Latvia’s Golden Visa: Which Investment Is Right For You? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“As long as one has enough money and the right connections, it is possible to negotiate citizenship in many places.”
The post With “Enough Money And The Right Connections,” Citizenship is Negotiable: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

After 225 years of helping Britain attract global wealth, the non-dom regime will end next year – ironically, thanks to the Tories.
The post UK Chancellor Announces End of Non-Dom Tax Regime appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

After 225 years of helping Britain attract global wealth, the non-dom regime will end next year – ironically, thanks to the Tories.
The post UK Chancellor Announces End of Non-Dom Tax Regime appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

16 countries have formal citizenship by investment programs, but hardly a dozen get any attention. Here’s why we never hear about the other four.
The post The 4 Citizenship by Investment Programs We Never Talk About (And Why We Don’t) appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Some in the industry see [war] as an opportunity to push global mobility assets, ignoring the bigger picture,” says Aran Hawker.
The post Your Biggest Business Concern Right Now? “War”: 10 On The Weekend With Aran Hawker appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Ana Sofia Lamares explains how millions of people worldwide can proceed to claim Portuguese citizenship through their grandparents.
The post At Least 6 Million People Worldwide Have a Claim to Portuguese Citizenship Through Grandparents appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Germany’s residence by investment programs offer unique, flexible, and simple paths to EU residency, write SRG Real Estate Solutions.
The post Germany’s Residency Programs Are The EU’s Hidden Gem appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The authoritative guide on how you or your client can move to the United States while avoiding unnecessary tax consequences.​
The post The Tax-Efficient Way to Move to the USA: The Authoritative Guide appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Optylon Krea details the bright future of the Portuguese Golden Visa and advises investors on how to navigate the changes to the program.
The post Portugal’s Golden Visa Funds in 2024: Navigating New Frontiers in Strategic Residency and Investment appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners says Brics is “challenging the world order and establishing itself as a powerful rival to the G7 […].”
The post BRICS “Challenging the World Order”: IM People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Antoine also says “excruciating delays in processing […]send the wrong message to the industry and impact clients’ trust in the sector.”
The post “Millions May Have a Claim to Maltese Citizenship by Descent”: 10 On The Weekend With Dr. Antoine Saliba-Haig appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Even after the close of the NHR regime, certain groups still qualify for low taxes in Portugal. Among them: All HQA visa holders.
The post Portugal’s NHR Regime is Closed, But HQA Visa Holders Still Qualify for The Same Low Tax Rates appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

But golden visa experts question what “date of application” means in practice and whether the law will help those who have already started the process.
The post Green Light From Constitutional Court: Portugal Naturalization Clock to Start From Date of Residency Application appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“The investment fund category was gaining steam long before the government decided to abolish real estate investments,” explains Pedro Lino.
The post Portugal Golden Visa Fund Investment Has Grown by 121% a Year Since 2019: In 2024, It Will Break All Records appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The news is likely to vex golden visa developers who had pivoted to neighborhoods near – but not within – Athens, like Piraeus.
The post Greek Golden Visa to Have 3 Price Zones for Real Estate appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Panama’s retirement visas have never been this popular, while demand for the investment-based FNV remains stable despite the higher price.
The post Panama Independent Means Visa Approvals at All-Time High, Investor Visa Interest Stable appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Canadians have flocked to the E2 visa to escape Covid restrictions, cold weather, and high taxes, say Angie Rupert and Patrick Findaro.
The post United States E2 Visa Approvals Hit All-Time High in FY2023 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Kristin Surak: “people are trying to hedge their bets against an authoritarian regime or an uncertain future.”
The post “Trying to Hedge Their Bets Against an Authoritarian Regime[…]”: IM People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Anastasia Barna: “Sudden and miscommunicated developments have confused RCBI facilitators and affected all major RCBI outbound markets.”
The post Poor Govt. Communication Leads Firms To “Drop Programs”: 10 On The Weekend With Anastasia Barna appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

PM Mitsotakis will also consider the opposition’s proposal to oblige golden visa investors to put their properties up for long term rental.
The post Golden Visa Price “Up to €800,000 Very Soon” in Areas of High Rent Pressure, Says PM appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Conflicting media reports about whether Australia’s BIIP is closed or still open have confounded the market. James Hall clears up the confusion.
The post Schrödinger’s Immigration Paradox: Why Media Reports the Australian Investor Visas as Alive and Dead at The Same Time appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Get Golden Visa’s new report, “Get A Look Ahead: 2024,” provides insights into what awaits the Portuguese Golden Visa in 2024.
The post As Portugal’s Golden Visa Investment Funds Take Center Stage, Expect Surge of Asset Class Options appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Russians have historically made up more than half of all Latvia Golden Visa applicants. Since 2022, the program has had to do without them.
The post Latvia’s Golden Visa Struggles to Raise Capital Without Russians appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Get EU residency by investing in a proven, counter-cyclical asset class in Europe’s best-performing economy, with Arish Capital Partners.
The post Greek Golden Visa for €250,000: Invest in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Charles Savva advocates for a more constructive resolution of the tensions between Caribbean CBI countries and the EU: A CBI partnership.
The post A Constructive Resolution to EU-Caribbean Tensions Over Visa-Free Travel to Europe appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Adriano Vieira: “Although RCBI is by far the safest form of immigration […], it is usually negatively portrayed in the media.”
The post Spanish-Speaking World the “Last Frontier” For Investment Migration: 10 On The Weekend With Adriano Vieira appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Europe’s most beautiful country also happens to be home to the continent’s easiest, quickest, and lowest-risk investor visa.
The post 4 Reasons Italy’s Investor Visa is the EU’s Most Flexible and Least Risky appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Application volume for Greek golden visas nearly doubled last year, despite price hikes. Now, the government plans to raise prices again.
The post Greece Plans to Raise Golden Visa Minimum Investments Following “Exploding Interest”, Says Finance Minister appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

If Eurocrats really cared about maintaining Caribbean CIP integrity, they would focus on due diligence rather than prices, writes Nuri Katz.
The post Katz: EU Demands for Higher Caribbean CBI Prices Are Disingenuous, Protectionist, and Unseemly appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“If you have reason to be outside the country for more than the allowed period, the exemption applies,” says Lennon about physical presence.
The post Podcast: Portugal’s HQA Visa – “Presence-Free” Path to Citizenship in Portugal for €175,000? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

New data from The Economist indicate shares in Greek companies have been the best-performing golden visa asset over the last year.
The post Greece’s World-Leading Growth Has Given Golden Visa Investors Fantastic Returns appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hannah Ma has spent her whole working life with a single firm, focusing on one thing: Helping people relocate to their dream countries.
The post Ten On The Weekend – Hannah Ma: 16 Years in Investment Migration With the Same Company appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Detailed regulations for Hungary’s new golden visa program are finally out. Hungarian specialist Csaba Magyar explains the rules in detail.
The post Guidance on Regulations of Hungary’s New Guest Investor Program: A Roadmap for Practitioners appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The EU is reportedly asking the CBI programs to switch to a low-volume/high-price model and is particularly concerned about discounting.
The post Head of EU Visa Policy Meeting With All Caribbean CBI Countries This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

MSR Media, whose principal is suing the former CIU-boss for “an international scam”, will have the first approved Public Benefit Option.
The post St Kitts CIP Gets Its First “Public Benefit Option”; Govt. Dismisses Reports of EU Investigation appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Jeremy Savory: “There was brief talk of North Macedonia, but thankfully, we trod carefully while others rushed in and got burnt.”
The post “Eastern Europe Has Considerable Potential For A New CIP”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Australia is closing down its entire suite of investor and entrepreneur programs, citing insufficient fiscal benefits and dubious applicants.
The post Australia Abruptly Closes All BIIP Investor Visa Programs, Say Reports appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The new rules allow for naturalization in as little as three years and legally guarantee processing citizenship applications within eight months, writes Charles Savva.
The post Learn Basic Greek And Get EU Citizenship in Cyprus in as Little as 3.5 Years appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh detail 11 issues facing the United States EB-5 program this year, along with their predictions for each.
The post The 11 Most Important Issues for the EB-5 Market in 2024 – And How We Think They’ll Play Out appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

With a path to citizenship in just six months for investors, the Dominican Republic’s investor visa is effectively a CBI program.
The post Unsung Programs Part 7: The Dominican Republic’s 6-Month, $200,000 Path to Citizenship appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The EU rescinding Schengen visa free access would “pretty much cripple the Caribbean industry,” warns one CBI advisor.
The post Cutting Caribbean Visa-Free Access to the EU Would “Cripple the Industry”: IM People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

How to strategically parlay citizenship in one gateway country into access to multiple others with Supranational Settlement Blocs (SSBs).
The post The 9 Supranational Settlement Blocs: Where Citizenship in One Country Lets You Live in Others appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

David Lesperance makes three predictions for the investment migration market in 2024, and takes stock of how his predictions for 2023 did.
The post Three Things You Should Expect From Investment Migration in 2024 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

EB-5 application volume more than tripled in 2023 compared to the two preceding years. But 4 in 10 applicants are getting rejected.
The post EB-5 Application Volume Hits 14-Quarter High in Q4, Denial Rate Remains Elevated appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

In recognition of processing delays, Portugal will let residents count their five years to naturalization from the day they applied, rather than from the approval date.
The post Portugal Amends Nationality Law: 5-Year Naturalization Period Starts From Application (Rather Than Approval) Date appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Don’t expect Portugal’s tumultuous immigration field to be much calmer in 2024, write immigration lawyers Sara Sousa Rebolo and Miguel Silva.
The post 10 Changes and Trends That Will Guide Portugal’s Immigration Sector in 2024 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

LatAm offers high-quality citizenships within short timeframes. Here’s how long it takes to naturalize in each Latin American country.
The post How Long It Takes to Get Citizenship in 21 Latin-American Countries appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Approval of Portuguese residency in weeks rather than months, at a lower cost and with lots of flexibility. Learn more about the HQA visa from our Official Partners at Empowered Startups.
The post HQA Visa: The Faster, More Flexible Path to EU Residency in Portugal appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The stories that really captured the attention of IMI’s readers in 2023, from Portugal’s golden visa saga to Dominica’s loss of visa-free UK.
The post The Big Investment Migration Stories in 2023: IMI’s Most Read Articles This Year appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Vincent Fong: “The [MM2H] requirements may get more stringent over time. It is very likely after the one-year special edition is over.”
The post MM2H Requirements “May Get More Stringent” Again Next Year: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The onerous ultimate beneficial ownership reporting requirements under which Europeans have long labored are now coming to America too.
The post US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Pants on Fire for US Advisors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Charles Savva last week argued Hungary’s new golden visa is an inferior proposition. Today, Laszlo Kiss presents nine counter-arguments.
The post Laszlo Kiss: 9 Reasons Hungary’s New Golden Visa Will Be Competitive appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The golden visa has raised EUR 45 million per DAY for Greece in 2023. Now, the socialist opposition wants to end the program.
The post Greek Golden Visa Was the World’s Most Popular in 2023 – Time to “Abolish” the Program, Says Main Opposition Party appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hungary will grant temporary status to those who invest EUR 500,000 in directly held real estate. Competitors offer permanent status for half the price, Charles Savva points out.
The post Charles Savva: Hungary’s New Golden Visa is An Inferior EU Residency Program appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Dominica has now enshrined most of the “6 CBI Principles” in regulation, and prohibits name changes. Antigua offers a Q&A on CBI interviews.
The post Dominica CBI Agents’ Annual Fee Up 500% in New Regulations, Antigua Issues Guidance on Interviews appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Optimize provides a detailed roadmap for getting your Portuguese EU residency through fund investment while minimizing risk.
The post Portugal Golden Visa Investment Funds – How To Minimize Risk appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Malaysia has made its MM2H program more attainable for most people. But market observers say the reforms will not suffice to tip the scales.
The post Malaysia Eases MM2H Requirements: Flexible Physical Presence, Path to PR, No Minimum Income appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Marco Cerrato […] says the scrapping of Portugal’s special tax regime “plays in favour for Italy and other countries”.
The post Portugal’s Scrapping NHR “Plays in Favor of Italy”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Minister admits to have spoken out of turn: Russians, Belarusians, Iranians, and North Koreans remain banned from the Grenada CIP.
The post Grenada CIU Clarifies: Russians Still Barred From CBI Program, Minister’s Statements Incorrect appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Minister Thomas said the CBI program is once more open to applicants of any nationality, the 4th such policy change in under two years.
The post Grenada CIP Open to Russians Again, Says Grenada Govt. Minister: Not True Says CIU appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Siren Chen summarizes the last few years’ changing terms of the Turkey CIP and outlines what we can expect next.
The post Turkey Takes Undeveloped Land Off The CBI Menu Amid Rumors of Big Changes appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

An EU member strategically located between MENA and Europe, Malta is a perfect place to set up a bank account, trust, or business, writes Vertex Alliance.
The post Malta: A Dream Destination For Chinese Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

El Salvador will grant citizenship to families that donate $1 million. Hype alone isn’t enough to command that price, argues Brian Greco.
The post El Salvador’s $1 Million Citizenship Program: Over-Priced, Unclear Structure appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hungary is fast-tracking its new golden visa by nine months and will give the program preferential processing in the first two months of 2024.
The post Hungary’s New Golden Visa to Start Already Next Month, Rather Than in September appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Despite sharply falling foreign demand for Turkish real estate, the government reportedly plans to raise qualification thresholds for CBI.
The post Turkey CBI Real Estate Option to Rise to $600,000 Next Year, Say Unconfirmed Reports appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Citizenship by descent policies are more valuable than ever, but the process is more complex than most think, writes Patrick McFawn.
The post 3 Crucial Things to Keep in Mind if You Are Applying for Citizenship by Descent appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The sensitive intel we’ve gathered but cannot publish yet. This special edition of our Private Briefing is twice as big as normal.
The post Special Expanded Private Briefing Out Now: Request Your Confidential Copy appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The MM2H closed for new applications last month pending revised terms. Stakeholders hope for sharply reduced costs, writes Jolie Zhang.
The post Malaysia Likely to Reduce MM2H Minimum Deposit Requirement by 20-30% Following Review appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“I wouldn’t invest my money, seeing that there may be a risk of my golden visa being jeopardized,” says Murat Coskun about hospitality funds.
The post Coskun: Investors Should “Be Wary” of Golden Visa Funds Investing in Hotel Operations appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Throughout the report, FATF suggests corrective measures that are already in place in most RBI and nearly all CBI programs, writes Ahmad Abbas.
The post How to Interpret the FATF-OECD Report on “Misuse of Citizenship and Residency by Investment Programs” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hungary already offers two routes to residency by investment and is about to get a third. Learn about one of the EU’s best residency solutions.
The post EU Residency By Investment in Hungary: Two Established Routes And One Soon to Open appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The French court found the two media executives guilty of criminal defamation and imposed a fine and moral damages in favor of Chetcuti.
The post French Court Rules in Chetcuti’s Favor Against Media Group: Criminal Defamation appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Saint Kitts officials claim the refund-troubles arose from decisions of the former administration. That is not true, writes Maxim Zharkov.
The post Opinion: A Year of Deception and Discrimination for Retroactively Rejected St. Kitts CBI Applicants appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Unprofessional practitioners who tarnish the image of investment migration are an existential threat to the industry, writes Charles Savva.
The post Frivolous, Unprofessional Actors: An Existential Threat to The IM Industry appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Resource-independent, far from conflicts, and with some of the world’s simplest migration programs, LatAm has become a flag theory hotspot.
The post Why HNWIs Increasingly Flock to Latin American Residency Programs appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“We are confident that we will prevail in court, given the strength of our legal and factual arguments,” Shah said in a statement to IMI.
The post Mona Shah Responds to SEC Allegations of “Offering Unregistered Securities” to EB-5 Investors appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

One client who paid thousands for a “not publicly listed” program had his passport severed upon landing and was stuck in Turkey for months.
The post IM Consultants Warn of Brazenly False Advertising Around Mexico, Romania “CBI Programs” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hungary’s government, which has an absolute parliamentary majority, has tabled a bill that would open a golden visa in September next year.
The post Hungarian Govt. Tables Plans for New €250,000 Real Estate-Based Golden Visa appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

We need to stop selling passports and start selling citizenships, argues Nuri Katz, our guest in this episode of the Mobility Standard.
The post Nuri Katz: “It’s Always Easier to Blame the Foreigners for Your Problems” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Upper intermediate French, a C$200,000 donation, and a 12-month physical presence requirement are but some of the stricter new requirements.
The post Govt. Publishes New QIIP Regulations: Unlikely to Attract Many Applicants, Says Expert appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

In an exclusive interview with IMI, St. Kitts & Nevis CIU boss Michael Martin chalks up the delayed refunds to “budgetary adjustments.”
The post Processing Delays a Result of “Financing and Discounting Schemes of the Past,” Says St. Kitts CIU Boss appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Judging by the headlines, you’d think investment migration was headed for extinction. In reality, it is thriving more than ever, writes Christina Georgaki.
The post Is Investment Migration Dying Out? Quite The Contrary appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

We thought Portugal would abide by its constitution and let bills expire with the government that introduced them. Think again, writes Madalena Monteiro.
The post NHR Termination Back on the Table As President Invokes Questionable Constitutional Maneuver appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Individuals denied citizenship despite paying for it will finally get their money back. The government is reportedly struggling to pay agents.
The post Saint Kitts to Refund Sanctioned Applicants as PM Admits CBI Revenues Have Collapsed appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Individuals denied citizenship despite paying for it will finally get their money back.
The post Saint Kitts to Refund Applicants From Sanctioned Countries appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As the government falls, the legislative initiative to end the NHR regime falls with it.
The post NHR to Survive At Least Another Year as Portugal Prime Minister Resigns Over Corruption Scandal appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

While the NHR is ending, a new special regime looks set to incentivize entrepreneurs in the fields of scientific research and innovation.
The post Pivoting for Prosperity in Portugal: Post-NHR Tax Benefits for Innovators appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

A two-year investment is a bridge-loan. Serious EB-5 projects need more time and longer investment cycles, argues Siren Chen.
The post Be Cautious With EB-5 Projects That Don’t Mind USCIS’ New 2-Year Investment Period appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Chris Lennon says he is surprised demand for EB-5 continues “despite the large price increase, long processing time, and uncertainty of approval.”
The post Plans to Expand HQA Visa Program “By Orders of Magnitude”: 10 on The Weekend With Chris Lennon appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

2023 is, by any measure, already a year of extreme records for Grenada. And that’s before the CIU has processed its backlog worth US$450m.
The post Grenada On Track to Raise More CBI Funds in 2023 Than in Previous 4 Years Combined appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The new program has a single qualifying option: A fund that will invest in the coconut oil sector to reduce Vanuatu’s reliance on fossil fuels.
The post Vanuatu’s New CBI Program: Coconut Oil Fund to Yield Annual Returns, Partial Redemption of Principal appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Before, they would stay because they were making a ton of money in China. Now they’re not making as much money. So they’re like, why am I staying again?”
The post “Before, They Stayed Because They Were Making Money in China” : Investment Migration People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Beyond sharing Portugal’s climate, Latin culture, and Atlantic coastline, Uruguay offers a tax holiday similar to NHR, writes Philippe May.
The post As You Mourn The End of Portugal’s NHR, Consider Uruguay’s Special Tax Regimes appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee has confirmed the program’s new price tag and the exclusion of residential real estate.
The post Revived Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme to Triple in Price, Reveals Chief Executive Lee appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Golden visas get all the attention. But if you’re looking to relocate to Europe full-time, there’s no need for you to invest anything.
The post If Immigration Is The Goal, Don’t Pay The Toll appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The government aims to hamstring a regime that has successfully raised tax revenue while simultaneously improving the demographic situation.
The post Following Portugal, Italian Govt. Also Aims to Weaken Special Tax Regime appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

As conflict rages in the Middle East, a quiet EU country with a flexible residency program is just an hour’s flight away, writes Charles Savva.
The post Cyprus Residency Has an Outsized Role to Play in The Israel-Palestine Conflict appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Two-thirds of recent capital projects at Grenada’s Ministry of Social Development and Housing were directly financed by the program.
The post How Record CBI Revenues are Fueling Grenada’s Economic Development  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Matías Apparcel laments Portugal’s ending of successful policies, and says they should have allowed golden visa investment in social housing.
The post The Never-Ending Summers of Matías Apparcel: 10 On The Weekend appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Despite gaining approvals and making donations, applicants were retroactively rejected due to their nationalities and are not being refunded.
The post No Passport and No Money Back: Retroactively Rejected Saint Kitts CBI Applicants Start Petition appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Realord Group shares a construction update on their Grenada CBI project, the Hartman University Town & Resort.
The post Construction Update: Grenada CBI Project Hartman University Town & Resort, September 2023 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Premium Visa Program (PViP), meanwhile, has received an average of under 5 applications a month since opening a year ago.
The post Malaysian Govt. Vows to Ease MM2H Conditions Amid 85% Drop in Applications appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Globevisa provides immigration services. But so do accounting firms like Deloitte, or property brokers like Centaline. What, then, is an immigration firm, asks Henry Fan.
The post What is an “Immigration Firm”? Defining It Is Harder Than You Think appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Every time governments threaten to shut these programs down, there’s a surge of people trying to get through the door,” said Katz.
The post Governments Threatening to Close Programs is “Great for Business”: IM People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The program has officially raised €7.3bn. But counting the already-made investments still awaiting approval, the total exceeds €11 billion.
The post With 3 Months to Spare, Portugal Golden Visas Issued to Americans Hits All-Time Annual High appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Fund investment will be the primary qualification route for the golden visa going forward. Here are four crucial elements to keep in mind.
The post 4 Things To Consider When Investing In Portuguese Golden Visa Funds Under The New Rules appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The UAE is the new Switzerland, but better: Reliable, neutral, and low-tax, but also easy to immigrate to, writes Pablo Ostrick.
The post Is The UAE The New Switzerland? appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Grenada CIU-boss Thomas Anthony says he’s “having the time of my life” right now and is focused on clearing his 2023 backlog by H1 next year.
The post 10 On The Weekend – Thomas Anthony: In 5 Years “I’ll Be Retired in the South of Spain, Near The Water” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Melvin Warshaw and David Lesperance consider the intersection of tax and immigration law and strategies for those relocating to the US.
The post Coming to America Part 2: Integrated Tax Strategies For Entrepreneurs Relocating to The US appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

A multipolar world and nationalist-protectionist policy trend make sovereign diversification a must rather than a luxury, writes Nirbhay Handa.
The post Pivoting in a Multipolar World: Strategies for Global Citizens  appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Motivated by the weekend’s protests over housing affordability, the PM has agreed to the extreme left’s demands to end the NHR regime in 2024.
The post Portuguese Prime Minister Says NHR Regime Will End After 2024 appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

“Buying a home in another country could serve as a ‘go-bag’ option, or a key aspect of living abroad or total expatriation from the country.”
The post Investment Migration People in the News: Buying 2nd Home Abroad is a “Go-Bag Option” appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Out of veto options, Portugal’s President last night finally signed the new housing bill into law, enacting the new golden visa rules.
The post New Portugal Golden Visa Rules Take Effect Today Following Promulgation Last Night appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The new guideline “poses significant challenges for Thai tax residents,” emphasizes the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand.
The post Thailand’s Tax Tightening on Foreign Income Raises Questions About Implementation appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The Q3, 2023 statistical report from USCIS shows demand for EB-5 gaining ground despite stubborn backlogs, writes Varvara Latyntseva.
The post United States EB-5 Program: I-526 Application Volume Hit 3.5-Year High This Quarter appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Egypt’s property developers are gearing up to promote CBI as the country targets Turkey’s corner of the market, writes Hany Mostafa Moawad.
The post Egypt Opens Private Property Market to Citizenship by Investment, in Challenge to Turkey appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Melvin Warshaw and David Lesperance discuss the critical importance of an integrated tax and immigration strategy for those moving to the US.
The post Coming to America Part 1: Integrated Tax and Immigration Strategies for a Successful Move to the US appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Investment migration people in the news this week.
The post “Getting a Golden Passport Feels Like You Suddenly Have VIP Access”: IM People in The News This Week appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

James Nuveen outlines five ways international investors can diversify both their property and mobility portfolios at the same time.
The post Five Real Estate and Residency Combinations for US$150,000 or Less appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

The HQA Visa opens a pathway to residency in Portugal for entrepreneurs and their families and helps Portugal stay ahead of the tech curve. 
The post Empowered Startups: Matching Entrepreneurs With R&D Startups for Residency in Portugal appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.

Chinese IM market insider Luc Lu explains what’s happening in the Chinese market and how international firms should interpret the Wailian case.
The post What You Need to Know About China’s Investment Migration Market in 2023: Wailian, Crackdowns, and Surging Demand appeared first on IMI – Investment Migration Insider.