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This Week in IM - May 15: 🇬🇧 Pondering Investor Visa, 🇺🇸 Trump Card Advances, 🇻🇨 62% Support CIP, ++ · IMI Podcasts

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  SPEAKER_00: You're listening to IMI This Week.
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  SPEAKER_00: Investment migration people in the news this week included Patricia Casabori of Global Citizen Solutions, Dominic Volek, and Christian H.
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  SPEAKER_00: Kalen of Henley Partners, Mona Shaw of Mona Shaw and Partners Global, Bettino Zanini of FIO Legal, Pedrolino of Optimize Investment Partners, Tejo Ventures, Peter Luo, Aaron Hunt of McVeigh Fleming, Harris Gu of Queen City Law, Murat Koskin of Get Golden Visa, Odiseyas Athanasio of Lambda Development, Dennis Kravchenko of Astons, Dr.
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  SPEAKER_00: Martin von den Brink, Dr.
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  SPEAKER_00: Dmitry Kochinov, Simon Cox, David Lesperance of Lesperants and Associates.
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  SPEAKER_00: James Muscat Azopardi and Eric Major labeled the ECJ ruling against Malta's MEIN program as politically motivated and lacking legal clarity.
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  SPEAKER_00: Azopardi argued that Malta could revise rather than terminate its program.
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  SPEAKER_00: Major forecasted a pivot toward residency-by-investment models with eventual citizenship paths, predicting industry innovation and greater alignment with EU expectations.
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  SPEAKER_00: A new poll shows 62% of Vincentians support launching a citizenship-by-investment program, challenging Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves's long-standing opposition.
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  SPEAKER_00: The opposition New Democratic Party, which promises a high-standard CBI program if elected, is gaining momentum ahead of the December 2025 election, where the CBI debate is now a key campaign issue.
• 1:43
  SPEAKER_00: For those drawn to Europe's lifestyle but deterred by its steep taxation, this report reveals how you can take advantage of European special tax regimes and obtain a residence permit in eight countries.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thanks to Alexander Varnavas, Liz Cahill, Marco Messina, Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, Magdalena Patrias, Daniela Lopez Costa, Sergio Gorina, and David L'Espérance for their contributions.
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  SPEAKER_00: At IMI Connect Athens, Mona Shaw emphasized that replacing the EB5 program with Trump's$5 million gold card is legally implausible without congressional action.
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  SPEAKER_00: She explained that the gold card's non-refundable donation model may appeal to some high-net worth individuals, but is unlikely to match EB5's broader market due to its lack of capital return.
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  SPEAKER_00: Shaw predicts both programs may coexist.
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  SPEAKER_00: Elon Musk confirmed that the Trump administration's$5 million is undergoing final testing before its public launch.
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  SPEAKER_00: His statement follows earlier reports of the visa's integration into U.S.
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  SPEAKER_00: immigration systems.
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  SPEAKER_00: With President Trump promoting the program personally and claims of early sales, the imminent launch marks a significant step in reshaping investor immigration policy.
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  SPEAKER_00: The UK is reportedly considering a new investor visa targeting strategic sectors to attract high net worth individuals amid talent and wealth shortfalls.
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  SPEAKER_00: This move marks a policy shift from the 2022 closure of the Tier 1 investor visa, aiming to restore investor confidence with stricter criteria and a focus on national priorities.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thanks for joining us today on IMI Podcasts.
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