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IMI's podcasts include the Mobility Standard, where we interview investment migration industry figures, as well as news summaries and articles from imidaily.com.
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Egypt Announces New CIP Regulations as it Tackles Backlog
Egypt shakes up its CIP rules by allowing shared investments, but adds other critical qualification criteria. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI…
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Opposition Challenges Dominica’s “Billion-Dollar” Citizenship Program as PM Skerrit Fires Back
Skerrit: CIP shutdown risks “dislocation.” Linton: Skerrit’s claim “deliberately misleading” and “disingenuous.” View the full article here. Subscribe to the…
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Analysis of Advocate General’s Opinion in EU vs Malta Case: Implications for CBI
CBI gets a win, but the EU's watching. CBI firms should prioritize transparency and prepare for more oversight and scrutiny. View the full article here…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Oct 10: Malta CBI Saved? Dutch Exit Taxes Incoming, Low-Tax Residency Options in San Marino, ++
A historic week in investment migration. Get the recap of all the breaking news here: 🇸🇲 4 San Marino Low-Tax Residency Paths Revealed 🇳🇱 Netherlands to…
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ECJ Advocate General Backs Malta in Landmark EU Citizenship Case
Advocate General Collins proposed that the court “dismiss the Commission’s action” against Malta and order it to pay Malta’s legal fees. View the full article…
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Turkish Opposition Seeks to Revoke CBI Citizenships, of Which They Claim There Are “At Least Half a Million”
If the opposition lawsuit is successful, hundreds of thousands face the possibility of losing their Turkish citizenship. View the full article here. Subscribe…
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How to Qualify for Maltese Citizenship by Descent: Hundreds of Thousands Likely Eligible
Is your last name Borg, Camilleri, Vella, Farrugia, or Zammit? If so, chances are good you qualify for Maltese (and European Union) citizenship. View the full…
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Dominica CBI Revenues at 37% of GDP: IMF Warns of “Over-Reliance”
CBI revenues of US$232 million helped fund Dominica’s geothermal plant and airport, accelerating national infrastructure development. View the full article…
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Taiwan’s New Global Elite Card Offers One-Year Path to Permanent Residency
Global Elite Card offers fast-track residency for high earners, while Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers a six-month stay without residency. View the…
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Passport Potpourri: A Global Citizenship Digest
Opposition leaders seek to reclaim ‘the people’s money’ in Caribbean CIP lawsuit. Campaign for Italy citizenship reform gains momentum. View the full article…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Oct 3: Turkey Opposition Seeks to Revoke 500k Citizenships, Q3 Private Briefing Out Now, ++
A brief summary of all the investment migration news this week: 🇹🇷 Turkey Opposition to Revoke CBI Citizenships 🕵️♂️ Q3 Private Briefing Out Now 🇲🇹 Millions…
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New Regulator to Reshape Caribbean CBI Industry for the Better
The new CBI regulator aims to balance economic needs with compliance, tradition with progress, and national interests with global demands. View the full…
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Greek Authorities Investigate Alleged Golden Visa Scam
Property sellers allegedly exploit Golden Visa loopholes, pocketing up to €150,000 per deal through inflated prices and tax manipulation. View the full article…
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Is It Legal to Have Multiple Passports with Multiple Names?
What would it be like to be Jason Bourne – with different passports with different names? James Nuveen details how it’s possible but complex. View the full…
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6 Months In Hong Kong’s CIES Receives 500 Applications
Hong Kong’s investment visa scheme could inject HK$15 billion into the economy, yet experts see “significant room for growth.” View the full article here…
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Russia Unveils Eligible Nations for Shared Values Visa
Russia’s new Shared Values Visa targets 47 nations. Ilja Belobragin sees it as a workforce strategy, doesn’t expect list to expand soon. View the full article…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Sept 26: Alleged Greek Golden Visa Scam, Russian SVV Reveals 47 Eligible Nations, ++
A brief summary of all the investment migration news this week: 🇬🇷 Alleged Greek Golden Visa Scam 👤 Is It Legal: Multiple Passports in Multiple Names? 🇭🇰 Hong…
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St Kitts & Nevis Launches Expansive Probe into CIP Irregularities Pre-Dating Reforms
A foreign Special Prosecutor will lead the St Kitts CBI probe, PM Drew pledges full government backing and no “interference.” View the full article here…
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Greek Golden Visa Backlog Nears 40,000 Amid Surging Demand from Americans, British
More popular than ever, the Greek golden visa struggles to get through a backlog caused by biometric appointment delays during COVID-19. View the full article…
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Thailand Opens Elite Visa Program to All Nationalities but One
“Recent data showed no adverse effect from restricted countries,” Bastien Trelcat notes as Thailand Elite Visa lifts ban on 28 nationalities. View the full…
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Titanic Turnaround: BIIP Applicants, Your Lifeboats Have Arrived
Henry Fan’s inbox flooded: 300+ govt emails reveal unexpected twists for Australian visa hopefuls amid BIIP shutdown. View the full article here. Subscribe to…
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Green Cards Obtained by EB-5 Hit All-Time High in 2024
Varvara Latyntseva: This year already boasts the highest number of investors completing the EB-5 process in the program’s history. View the full article here…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Sept 19: Greece Backlog Reaches Pivotal Moment, IM Firm Acquired and Sets Benchmark, ++
A brief summary of all the investment migration news this week: 🇬🇷 Greece GV Backlog Reaches Pivotal Moment 🇦🇪 Citizenship Invest Sets Industry M&A Benchmark…
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St Lucia Backdates CIP Enterprise Approvals, Sparks Opposition’s Ire
CIP Board reveals: Three major projects, including Galaxy’s, operated for years without official gazetting despite government approval. View the full article…
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BLS International Acquires Citizenship Invest for Reported $31 Million
BLS International’s acquisition of Citizenship Invest at 7x EBITDA sets a new benchmark for the investment migration industry. View the full article here…
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Michael Martin Resigns as St. Kitts and Nevis CIU CEO
St. Kitts and Nevis CIU CEO Michael Martin resigns. Government claims to have received 1,000 applications for the position. View the full article here…
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Where to Go If World War 3 Breaks Out: 6 Safe Ports in a Storm
Everyone needs a contingency plan for if/when World War 3 breaks out. James Nuveen details six bolt-hole jurisdictions that may surprise you. View the full…
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Solomon Islands Unveils Citizenship by Investment Bill, Seek Input
Solomon Islands fast-tracks Citizenship by Investment Bill, a top government priority. Regulatory framework already in development. View the full article here…
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Cyprus CBI Scandal Escalates Ex-Minister Charged, 8 Citizenships Revoked, Former President Under Fire
Political party AKEL claims former Cyprus president Anastasiades orchestrated the scandal and alleges an ongoing cover-up. View the full article here…
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Greek Prime Minister Announces New €250,000 Golden Visa Investment Option
The new investment option, which is part of a broader economic plan, will allow investors to obtain a Golden Visa by investing in startups. View the full…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Sept 12: New CIP in the Pacific, CIU CEO Resigns, Cyprus Scandal Spiraling, ++
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands Drafts New CIP 🇰🇳 St. Kitts CIU CEO Resigns Amid Upheaval 🇰🇷 Guide to South Korea’s Digital Nomad Visa 🌐 6 Places to Go If/When WW3 Breaks…
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Caribbean to Appoint Joint CBI Regulator Following 3rd Meeting With US Treasury
Caribbean CBI countries have implemented four of six US-proposed principles. Two remain as nations prepare for new oversight. View the full article here…
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Introducing The IMI Rolodex The World’s Largest Investment Migration Company Database
IM-market business development has never been easier! We’ve done the heavy lifting to place 1,200 industry firms at your fingertips. View the full article…
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EU Golden Visas Beleaguered in The North and West, Thriving in the South and East
Charles Savva details the evolving EU Golden Visa scene. While some countries tighten restrictions, others maintain attractive programs. View the full article…
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Essential Immigration and Tax Strategies for Canadians Moving Abroad
David Lesperance reveals why affluent Canadians are fleeing, how they’re dodging the exit tax, and the “fire escape” plans they need to know. View the full…
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Grenada Investigates Heng Sheng for Alleged Discounts
IMA warns of license revocations and citizenship cancellations as Grenada cracks down on CBI marketing firm’s alleged discounts. View the full article here…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Sept 5: World's Largest IM Database Revealed, More St. Kitts CIU Allegations, Canadian Exit Plans Exposed, ++
A hectic week in investment migration has concluded. Here’s what you’ve missed: 🌐 1,200-Company IMI Rolodex Revealed 🇰🇳 St. Kitts CIU’s “Extraordinary”…
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Ghana Presidential Candidate Proposes $50,000 CIP
The program, which would open to Africans and descendants of Africans, is the first step of Bediako’s “Project USA, United States of Africa.” View the full…
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Hungary’s National Card Sparks EU Security Debate, Raises Espionage Concerns
Hungary’s new residency program alarms EU nations. Is it a gateway for Russian spies or a benign economic tool? Csaba Magyar investigates View the full article…
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5 Investment- and Skills-Based Paths to Residency in Hong Kong
Siren Chen compares the five investment- and skills-based routes to Hong Kong residency by cost and difficulty level. View the full article here. Subscribe to…
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$13 Million in Payments to Khan: MSR Files BofA Transaction Records
“Extraordinary amount of money”: MSR alleges Les Khan’s company received $13.4M in transactions linked to CBI program. View the full article here. Subscribe to…
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Sabah to Autonomously Manage State MM2H and License Local Agents
Decentralization of MM2H management allows Sabah to directly regulate agents and enforce program rules at state level. View the full article here. Subscribe to…
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A Surfeit of Scandals: The CBI Market’s 6 Existential Risks
Stephen Barnes summarizes the six ready-to-detonate threats to the CBI market, and offers an alternative path forward. View the full article here. Subscribe to…
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Cyprus Revokes Ten More Citizenships Amid Ongoing Probe
Cypriot CIP cleanup: Government revokes ten more passports as investigation into 100 “problematic” cases advances. View the full article here. Subscribe to the…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Aug 28: Russia Launches ANTI-WOKE Visa, 5 Ways to Get Swiss RESIDENCY, Cyprus REVOKES 10 More Citizenships, ++
It’s been a busy week in investment migration. Here’s what you’ve missed: 🇷🇺 Russia Launches ANTI-WOKE Visa ☢️ 6 Dire RISKS to the CBI Industry 🇨🇭 5 Ways to…
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Everything You Need to Know About Getting Residency in Switzerland
Dr. Guillaume Grisel examines the five ways to get Swiss residency, the path to naturalization, and the Swiss special tax regime. View the full article here…
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Russia Launches “Shared Values Visa” For Citizens of “Destructive Neoliberal” Countries
The visa is exempt from the quota restriction, and Anastasia Barna and Ilja Belobragin say that there is already high demand for it. View the full article…
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How to Get Residency in Japan by Managing or Opening a Business
Hannah Ma explores Japan’s efforts to attract more talent and FDI through its Business Manager and Skilled Workers visas. View the full article here. Subscribe…
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The First 5 Years of the UAE Golden Visa: Examining Its Impact and Evolution
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. View the full article…
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The EB-5 Investor’s Survival Guide: Navigating the Complexities of the New USCIS Regulations
Lulu Gordon and Haya Farrag explore the complexities of EB5 investor protections, new guidelines, and navigating regional center sanctions. View the full…
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IRCC Takes Over SUV Administration, Experts Analyze Implications
Slava Apel says designated organizations celebrated the news, and Chris Lennon states it ends some consultants’ “cozy relationship” claim View the full article…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Aug 21: How to Get Residency in Japan, UK Swaps Out Non-Dom Tax Regime, Spanish Faction to Save the Golden Visa?, ++
We’ve hunted down the most explosive investment migration stories you may have missed this week: 🇯🇵 How to Get Residency in Japan 🇦🇪 5 Years In: Where Is UAE’s…
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Can Catalonia Save the Golden Visa? Expert Analysis Gives Glimmer of Hope
Conversations with the Catalan faction of the Spanish parliament lead Dr. Jacinto Solér Matutes to believe the Spanish golden visa will survive. View the full…
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UK to Replace Non-Dom Tax Regime with Foreign Income and Gains System
Jimmy Sexton believes the UK is "making every wrong financial decision possible," and that includes its new residence-based tax regime. View the full article…
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The 6 Ways to Qualify for a New Citizenship in 2 Years or Fewer
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. View the full…
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Everything You Need to Know About Gibraltar Permanent Residency
Gibraltar has four different pathways to permanent residency. Paul Correa explores those options and what else Gibraltar has to offer. View the full article…
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New Zealand Investor, Entrepreneur Visa Fees to More Than Triple
James Hall explains New Zealand’s updated visa fee structure as entrepreneur and investor visa fees set to triple. View the full article here. Subscribe to the…
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Winners and Losers of Caribbean CBI MoA
Manpreet Kataria, Patrick Peters, Nisha Mc Intyre, Omer Kahraman, and Anastasia Barna speculate on who will benefit from the Caribbean MoA. View the full…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Aug 14: 4 Compelling Paths to Gibraltar Residency, Italy DOUBLES Lump Sum Flat Tax, Digital Nomad Wars: Portugal vs. Spain vs. Italy, ++
The investment migration industry is overflowing with breaking news this week. But don’t worry. We’ve got the top stories you may have missed: 🇬🇮 4 Compelling…
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Digital Nomad Showdown: Portugal, Spain, and Italy
Siren Chen meticulously breaks down the Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian digital nomad visas to find out which one is best. View the full article here…