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IMI Podcasts
IMI's podcasts include the Mobility Standard, where we interview investment migration industry figures, as well as news summaries and articles from imidaily.com.
Episodes
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Opinion: CBI Should Not Be Bespoke, Special, or Exclusive: Here’s Why
CBI is not a luxury bespoke privilege. It’s a product. The clearer and more reliable the offering, the stronger the market. View the full article here…
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Data From FOIA Request Uncovers Hidden EB-5 Processing Bottlenecks
In unprecedented release, AIIA’s FOIA request yields the first complete set of EB-5 filing data, exposing the true scale of visa backlogs. View the full…
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Caribbean Nations Review Draft Bill for Regional CBI Oversight Body
The regional regulatory framework culminates efforts that began in 2023, driven by increasing international scrutiny of CBI programs. View the full article…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IM - May 22: 🇦🇺 Tax Plan to Cause “Millionaire Exodus”, 🇺🇸 EB-5 Bottlenecks Exposed, 🌴 Carib5 Oversight Body Advances, ++
🇦🇺 Tax Plan to Cause “Millionaire Exodus” 🌐 Opinion: CBI is a Product 🌴 Carib5 Oversight Body Advances 🇺🇸 EB-5 Bottlenecks Exposed 🌴 EU/US Demands of CBIs…
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Investment Migration Industry is “Due for a Mega Reboot”: 10 on the Weekend with George Eid
“Perhaps a divisive figure, but President Trump and his bold move with the New US Gold Card Program have definitely shaken things up.” View the full article…
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EU and US Demands of Caribbean CIPs Are Like “Chasing A Moving Target”
“The Caribbean has done its part.” Daisy Joseph Andall discusses political pressure on Caribbean CBI programs, calls for a narrative shift. View the full…
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UK Govt Considering New Investor Visa Amid Record Wealth Flight
After cutting non-dom tax benefits and losing thousands of millionaires, the UK gov’t hopes to attract wealth with a new investor visa. View the full article…
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Elon Musk Confirms Trump Card Visa in “Quiet Trial” Phase
Musk: “We’re testing the Trump Card visa to make sure the system works properly.” Public rollout to begin “once it is fully tested.” View the full article…
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Trump Can Only “Kill EB-5 Through Policy”
To “get rid of EB-5, you’d need an act of Congress,” Mona Shah unpacks how Trump’s gold card could impact the EB-5 program. View the full article here…
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2nd Edition: 13 Special Regimes for Low-Tax Living in High-Tax Europe
The 13 special tax regimes that allow you to pay single-digit tax rates in 8 otherwise high-tax European countries in 2025. View the full article here…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IM - May 15: 🇬🇧 Pondering Investor Visa, 🇺🇸 Trump Card Advances, 🇻🇨 62% Support CIP, ++
🇬🇧 Pondering Investor Visa 🇪🇺 Opinion: Didn’t Rule Out CBI 🇺🇸 Trump Card in “Quiet Trial” 🇪🇺 13 European Tax Regimes 🇻🇨 62% Support CIP 🇺🇸 Opinion: EB-5 Killed…
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Survey Finds 62% of Vincentians Support CBI Program
Survey indicates 81% prefer jobs from a CBI economy over unemployment; 68% don’t see citizenship sales diminishing national identity. View the full article…
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ECJ Ruling “Didn’t Say [EU] Countries Can’t Have CBI”
At IMI Connect Athens, industry veterans James Muscat Azzopardi and Eric G. Major weighed in on the ECJ’s Malta ruling. View the full article here. Subscribe…
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Trump Card Visa Digital Infrastructure Appears in US Immigration System
Musk leads implementation of the Gold Card through DoGE, while testing confirms integration across CBP, State Department, and USCIS systems. View the full…
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Switzerland Reports 496 Lump Sum Tax Residents, Russians Largest Group
Geneva is the top destination for Switzerland’s lump sum tax residents while Russians make up the largest applicant nationality pool. View the full article…
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The UK Killed the Non-Dom, But it Lives on in These Countries
The non-dom may be dead in the UK, but Marco Mesina shows its legacy lives on globally from Thailand’s beaches to Singapore’s skyscrapers. View the full…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IM - May 9: 🇺🇸 Trump Card Advancing, 🇨🇭 Tax Regime Residents Up 22%, 🇻🇺 CIIP Amounts to Rise 20%, ++
🇺🇸 Trump Card Advancing 🇨🇭 Tax Regime Residents Up 22% 🌐 Where to Go After UK’s Non-Dom Killed 🇮🇪 World’s Most Valuable Citizenship? 🇻🇺 CIIP Amounts to Rise…
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This is the World’s Most Valuable Citizenship: 4 Underrated Reasons Why
What makes a citizenship valuable? James Nuveen analyzes why the Irish passport is the world’s most coveted travel document. View the full article here…
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Vanuatu Raises CIIP Investment Amounts
Vanuatu increases CIIP investment thresholds by 15-20%, as single applicant contributions rise from $100,000 to $115,000. View the full article here. Subscribe…
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Rethinking The Role of Cyprus’ Residency Program in the Housing Debate
Demetris Demetriades: The government is looking at the Cyprus Residency Programme, “but within the context of regulation, not cancellation. View the full…
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Kazakhstan Launches US$300,000 Golden Visa Program
Central Asia on the rise? Kazakhstan follows neighboring Uzbekistan’s footsteps and launches a new golden visa program. View the full article here. Subscribe…
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Solomon Islands Says CBI “a Long Way Off” and Rejects “Commercializing” Citizenship
The government has expressed concerns about foreign agents’ influence, and “strongly rejects any arrangement that compromises sovereignty.” View the full…
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A “Robust Departure From the Rule of Law”: Industry Reactions to ECJ Ruling on Malta’s MEIN
“Encroachment on national sovereignty” and a return to “Blut und Boden” nationalism: industry experts react to ECJ’s citizenship ruling. View the full article…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IM - May 3: 🇪🇺 Invalidates Malta CBI, 🇰🇿 Launches Golden Visa, 🇺🇸 Exodus Reaches Fever Pitch, ++
🇪🇺 Invalidates Malta CBI 🇰🇿 Launches Golden Visa 🇸🇧 Comments on Potential CBI 🇺🇸 Exodus Reaches Fever Pitch 🌐 Opinion: Why Boutique RCBI Firms Win ++ Subscribe…
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Malta Responds To ECJ Ruling: Will Study Legal Implications
Malta commits to “bring framework in line with judgment” while defending economic benefits of citizenship program after ECJ defeat. View the full article here…
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ECJ Rules Against Malta On Citizenship Investment Program
The ECJ has ruled in favor of the EU, invalidating Malta’s citizenship by investment program. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter…
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Trust Is Our Product: Why Boutique RCBI Firms Are Winning
Alaattin Kilic shares his thoughts on why he believes boutique firms are winning the RCBI advisory race one client at a time. View the full article here…
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Maltese CBI Application Volume Bounced Back in 2023, Fresh Data Show
As the market awaits the ECJ ruling, fresh data show Maltese CBI application volume is recovering. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily…
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“There’s Nothing More Stable than Change”: 10 on the Weekend with Demetris Demetriades
“One of the biggest challenges is keeping up with an ever-changing regulatory landscape […] In this industry if you fall behind, you lose.” View the full…
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American Millionaire Exodus Reaches Third-Highest Level Ever in 2024
In 2024-Q3, 2,123 wealthy Americans renounced citizenship accounting for 44% of the year’s total, the highest quarterly figure since Q4 2016. View the full…
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How the St. Kitts and Nevis CIU Turns Policy into Performance
In an op-ed for IMI, Saint Kitts CIU Chairman Calvin St Juste discusses the program’s transformation, refunding Russian applicants, and more. View the full…
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Hong Kong’s CIES: HK$10.5 Billion Influx, Zero Property Investment
Six months after Siren Chen’s cautiously optimistic assessment, the HK$10.5B in approved investments suggests her confidence was well-placed. View the full…
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CitizenX Acquires Plan B Passport
CitizenX has acquired Plan B Passports to mark the second high-profile investment migration M&A transaction in the past two years. View the full article here…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IM - Apr 24: 🌐 2nd IM Acquisition in 2 Years, 🇺🇿’s Donation-Based GV, 🇭🇰’s $10.5B Influx, ++
🇭🇰 CIES Receives $10.5 Billion Influx 🌐 CitizenX Acquires Plan B Passport 🇺🇿 Launches Donation-Based GV 🇰🇳 Opinion: SKN CBI is a Trap 🇻🇨 PM Claims RCBI Firms…
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Uzbekistan Introduces New 5-Year Donation-Based Golden Visa
The new program, which will require a donation starting at $250,000, will come into effect on June 1, 2025. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI…
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When CBI Becomes a Trap: My St Kitts Story
Vasily Istomin, documenting his ongoing wait for a St Kitts CBI refund, offers advice to potential citizenship by investment applicants. View the full article…
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St Vincent PM Claims International RCBI Companies Financing Opposition Campaign
PM claims Chinese and European RCBI firms backing NDP to gain access to SVG’s high-ranking passport through a new CBI program. View the full article here…
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New Zealand’s Active Investor Visa Receives 44 Applications in Two Weeks
New Zealand’s investor visa starts off with 44 applications, 7 approvals, and at least NZ$260 million in investments in just two weeks. View the full article…
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Uruguay Fixes Anomaly That Made Its Passport Useless for Naturalized Citizens
For a long time, Uruguayan passports of naturalized citizens were useless for international travel. The government has now fixed that. View the full article…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IM - Apr 18: 🇳🇿 Investor Visa Impresses, 🇺🇾 Passport Fix, ⏰ Q1 RCBI Processing Times, ++
🇳🇿 Investor Visa Garners NZ$260 Million in 2 Weeks 🇺🇾 Passport Fix Impacts 16K Citizens 🇺🇸 Opinion: Will Trump Card Fix Debt? ⏰ Q1 Processing: Caribbean CIP…
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Will The Trump Card Solve the US Debt Problem? Analyzing 4 Potential Markets
David Lesperance breaks down the four types of “Trump Card” clients to determine whether Trump’s program can solve the US debt problem. View the full article…
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“Zero Chance to Pass”: Switzerland to Vote on 50% Inheritance Tax This Fall
Philippe May says the proposal will “fail colossally”. Yamin Fouzi warns that the mere hint of such a policy damages the Swiss reputation. View the full…
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Portugal’s AD Coalition Wants Stricter Physical Presence for Golden Visa Holders
These proposals remain only campaign positions—no draft legislation exists yet for citizenship reforms. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily…
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“There’s Too Much Noise in the Investment Migration Space”: 10 on the Weekend with Alaattin Kilic
“There’s too much noise in the investment migration space — recycled content, unclear legal advice, and overly aggressive sales tactics.” View the full article…
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Court Ruling Paves Way for Double Tax Relief for Italy Residents
Marco Mesina details how a new ruling unexpectedly allows taxpayers to opt for multiple special tax regimes in the same fiscal year. View the full article…
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St Kitts Revokes 13 Citizenships, Blacklists 2 Well-Known Marketing Agents
Saint Kitts & Nevis CIU blacklists two major firms for marketing citizenship “below statutory minimums.” View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily…
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Prove Your Income and Get Free Residency: 40 Countries with Independent Means Visas
With a simple bank statement, 40 countries will give you residency. James Nuveen breaks down the world’s most overlooked visa type. View the full article here…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IM - Apr 10: 🇻🇳 Proposes Golden Visa, 🇰🇳 Blacklists 2 Agents, 🌐 40 Countries with Free Residency, ++
🇰🇳 Revokes 13 Passports, Blacklists 2 Agents 🌐 40 Countries with Free Residency 🎨 Opinion: Why IM Firms Struggle with Trust 🇻🇳 Proposes Golden Visa 🌐 13 Ways a…
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Why Most Immigration Firms Struggle to Earn Investor Trust
Kilic argues that investment migration firms struggle to build credibility because they view branding as mere decoration, not strategy. View the full article…
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Vietnam Tourism Board Proposes New 10-Year Golden Visa
Vietnam may join Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia in offering long-term golden visas as regional competition intensifies. View the full article here…
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13 Ways Your Passport Could Ruin Your Life
More passports = more freedom? In a tax- and surveillance-happy world, James Nuveen claims your citizenship could be your biggest liability. View the full…
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St Lucia Plans to Restore CIP Quotas and Net Worth Requirements
Unlike marriage citizenship pathway with “no due diligence,” Hilaire defends CIP’s rigorous vetting as government plans program overhaul. View the full article…
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Malaysia Rolls Out New One-Year Investor Pass
The pass allows six-month stays with potential six-month extensions, and the government promises 5-day processing. View the full article here. Subscribe to the…
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Court Grants Lawyer Leave to Continue Processing Ireland Golden Visa Files
High Court judge rules against “draconian” suspension of solicitor’s investor visa work over unproven complaint allegations. View the full article here…
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The Complete Guide to Investor Residency in the Gulf Countries (GCC)
While the UAE leads with its Golden Visa, other GCC nations are quickly catching up with competitive investor residency pathways. View the full article here…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IM - Apr 3: 🇮🇹 Restricts CBD, 🫢 EU Golden Passport, 🇳🇬 Tables CBI Bill, ++
🇱🇨 Aims for “Exclusive, High-End” CIP 🇮🇹 Restricts Citizenship by Descent 🫢 EU Golden Passport Announced 🇪🇺 Bill to Cut CBI Countries’ Visa-Free Access 🇲🇾…
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“Debunked”: Antigua and Barbuda Official Responds to Marco Rubio’s Reported CIP Criticism
Antigua & Barbuda reveals it sends “every CBI program application to the US” and that the program is no threat to US security. View the full article here…
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Von der Leyen Announces €10 Million EU Golden Passport in Surprise Policy Reversal
April 1st: Questioned on the price tag, Von der Leyen retorted that “European values should cost at least twice as much as Trump’s gold card.” View the full…
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Hope to Continue “Bringing Great People to Great Countries”: 10 on the Weekend with Kyle Kirkegaard
Kyle Kirkegaard of Empowered Startups is “surprised that the Portugal Golden Visa Program continues to be popular.” View the full article here. Subscribe to…
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Italy Adopts Decree Restricting Citizenship by Descent
Italy will no longer allow foreign-born descendants of Italian emigrants to inherit citizenship unless they can prove a recent genuine link. View the full…