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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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"These Efforts Will Fail": USCIS Lowers Thresholds for IER Startup Program to Attract Foreign Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs can now qualify by securing investments worth $264,147, but immigration lawyer Matthew Galati thinks uptake will remain sluggish. View the full…
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Italy Doubles Flat Tax for Wealthy Foreigners to €200,000
Madalena Monteiro believes the regime remains attractive, and David Lesperance says the new sum positions Italy more naturally in the market. View the full…
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Vanuatu Mandates In-Person Visits for Passport Applications
Experts believe Vanuatu's new passport enrollment process will bolster the integrity of its citizenship programs and address EU concerns. View the full article…
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Australia's BIIP Applicants Are Waiting for Godot
Henry Fan: "It seems the Australian government would rather give back the money than approve the BIIP applications." View the full article here. Subscribe to…
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Vanuatu CBI Post-Schengen: Down, But Not Out
While CB's share of govt, revenue is down by two-thirds since the Schengen suspension, Vanuatu's CBI revenue remains surprisingly resilient. View the full…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Aug 7: Vanuatu Mandates Additional CBI Step, Australian BIIP Applicants Stuck, MSR Hints at Damning Evidence Against Caribbean CIPs, ++
We’ve scoured the investment migration industry this week. These are the top breaking news stories you may have missed: 🇻🇺 Vanuatu Mandates Additional CBI Step…
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MSR Case: St. Kitts to Move Ahead with Judicial Review, US Court Green-Lights Bank Subpoenas
"The truth is coming out very shortly," claims Philippe Martinez as he discusses the latest developments in the MSR case. View the full article here. Subscribe…
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IMA Grenada Releases Richest CBI Data Set on Record, Includes Applicant Nationality Data for The First Time
Grenada has released the most comprehensive data set in its CBI program's history. Revenues remain at record highs despite cratering application volume. View…
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5 Countries That Give You Permanent Residency on Day One for Free
Some of the world's most valuable permanent residence permits require no investment at all. James Nuveen explores five great examples. View the full article…
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Major Overhaul: St Kitts and Nevis CIU Becomes a Statutory Corporation
The newly established Board of Governors will modernize St. Kitts' CBI Unit, develop policies, and ensure projects are financially sound. View the full article…
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Antigua & Barbuda Announces New Prices and Dependent Criteria
The new prices are lower than the ones the CIU previously proposed in June, and the memo outlines new criteria for dependent children. View the full article…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - July 31: Antigua’s Shocking Price Announcement, St Kitts Incorporates CIU, Dominica Revokes More Passports, ++
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇦🇬 Antigua Announces Lower-Than-Expected CIP Prices 🇰🇳 St Kitts and Nevis CIU Incorporates 🇩🇲…
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Dominica Revokes 68 CBI Passports, Expert Warns of Consequences for "Duped" Investors
More than half of those who lost citizenship are Iraqis, and Philippe May argues further consequences may follow those named in the order. View the full…
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From Slumber to Stir: Hong Kong's CIES-Driven Economic Awakening
Siren Chen believes the "new CIES could catalyze a vibrant economic resurgence" of Hong Kong and strengthen its ties with Mainland China. View the full article…
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What Is Going on With the Hungarian Golden Visa?
While the program has been open since July 1st, no applications have been filed yet. Csaba Magyar explains why. View the full article here. Subscribe to the…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - July 25: Spain Proposes Scrapping Golden Visa Altogether, Portugal Reopens Golden Visa to Russians, Hungary Golden Visa in Flux, ++
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇪🇸 Spain Proposes Scrapping Golden Visa Altogether 🇵🇹 Portugal Golden Visa Reopens to…
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Spanish Gov't. Submits Amendment to Scrap Golden Visa - And Not Just for Real Estate
If adopted, the legislation would eliminate all forms of residence by investment in Spain, explains golden visa specialist and IMI Pro Krista Victorio. View…
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Business Immigration to Canada: 3 Alternatives to the Startup Visa
As new quotas limit the Startup Visa, C-11 Entrepreneur, Intra-Company Transferee, and PNPs provide alternative paths to Canada residency. View the full…
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Portugal Golden Visa Quietly Reopens to Russians Following Hundreds of Lawsuits
It turns out the ban on Russians and Belarusians, which lasted for two years, was never legal to begin with, explains Madalena Monteiro. View the full article…
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USCIS Unveils Stricter Sanctions and Penalties for EB-S Program Violations
New USCIS policy details three types of sanctions and discretionary determinations for noncompliance in the EB-5 program. View the full article here. Subscribe…
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"Clients in a Panic State": Deluge of Wealthy French Seek Relocation After Extreme Left's Electoral Victory
"French HNWis would be naive if they didnt react, comments Philippe May. The rich are "clearly preparing to exit, says Bastien Trelcat. View the full article…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - July 17: Wealthy French Seek Expatriation, Panama Residency Programs Breaking Records, AML Regulations to Impact EU RCBI Operators, ++
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇺🇸 USCIS Stricter on EB-5 Violations 🇫🇷 Wealthy French Seek Expatriation 🇵🇦 Panama Residency…
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Panama's QIPR and Independent Means Visas on Track for Record Year
Demand for real estate investment visas in Panama remains buoyant and is on track to break records in 2024. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI…
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EU’s New AML Regulations to Impact RCBI Practitioners
AML6 imposes legal obligations and potential penalties on RCBI operators, making them liable for AML/CFT compliance failures. View the full article here…
IMI Podcasts#33: Putting The Spark Back in Sark - Swen Lorenz's Big Plans for Europe's Tiniest Tax Haven
Sark - a tiny, self-governing island in the English Channel that has no income or capital gains taxes - is home to just 600 people. For years, the…
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Cyprus Court Allows Rejected CIP Investors to Challenge Citizenship Denials
Having only approved 28% of pending applications, the Cypriot government is now legally bound to review hundreds of rejected CIP cases. View the full article…
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St Kitts & Nevis Lowers CBI Contribution Price to Align With Caribbean Competitors
Last month's Caribbean price changes left St. Kitts' donation option uncompetitive. Today, the ClU responds with new prices. View the full article here…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - July 10: Grenada Extends Application Deadline, Portugal to Bring Back NHR, IMI Launches Nomad Visa Guide, ++
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇬🇷 Greece Investors to Restore & Convert Properties 🇵🇹 Portugal Proposes Watered-Down NHR 🇭🇰…
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New Greek Golden Visa: Focus Will Be on Conversion and Restoration Options, Experts Agree
But specialists doubt whether the new rules will make housing more affordable for locals. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter…
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Hong Kong CIES Receives 339 Applications in First Three Months
Hong Kong's revamped investment residency scheme sees an uptick in June applications and approvals in principle. View the full article here. Subscribe to the…
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Portuguese Gov’t Moves to Bring Back Watered-Down NHR Tax Regime
The government will need support from at least one parliamentary wing to push through a version of the NHR mainly of interest to employees. View the full…
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Cyprus Revokes Citizenship of Two Russian Oligarchs Amid Investigations
Cyprus revokes citizenship of two Russian oligarchs following investigations into 100 cases related to its CIP. View the full article here. Subscribe to the…
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Grenada Extends CBI Application Deadline Following Hurricane Beryl
Grenada extends CBI application deadline allowing agents to submit in-progress applications under the old price structure until July 12th. View the full…
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Sabah Launches Own MM2H Program, Applications Open Today
Sabah officially opens its 10-year residency MM2H program with income, deposit, and real estate requirements. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - July 3: All 5 Caribbean CIPs Have New Prices, Sabah Launches MM2H Program, Antigua Delays MoA Implementation 30 Days, ++
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🌴 All 5 Caribbean CIPs Have New Prices 🇲🇾 Sabah Launches MM2H Program 🇦🇬 Antigua Delays MoA…
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Full House: All 5 Caribbean CIPs St Lucia Raises CIP Minimum Now Have New Prices Following Dominica Gazetting
Dominica doubles the CIP donation threshold while maintaining the real estate investment pricing but adjusts its related fees. View the full article here…
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St Lucia Raises CIP Minimum Investment Thresholds
St Lucia CIP announces new prices from Monday but with a 30-day grace period. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
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Grenada CIP Issues New Prices, In Force From Monday
IMA Grenada's chief executive Thomas Anthony keeps his word: Grenada's citizenship by investment program will have new prices from Monday. View the full…
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Antigua CIU Announces New Price Thresholds But Delays Implementation of MoA by 30 Days
Antigua & Barbuda indicated it was unable to implement the necessary legislative changes on time for the June 30 deadline. View the full article here…
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St Lucia Opposition Leader Threatens Legal Action Over St Lucia's CIP
Chastanet says the PM must consider if St Lucia's infrastructure option was "deliberately designed to emulate the St Kitts prison fiasco." View the full…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - June 26: St Lucia Leader Threatens Legal Action Over CIP, Vanuatu Defends Giving Citizenship to Convict, ++
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇱🇨 St Lucia Leader Threatens Legal Action Over CIP 🇻🇺 Vanuatu Defends Giving Citizenship to…
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OECS Statement Confirms St Lucia's Signing of MoA, Raises More Questions
OECS confirms St Lucia's signing of the MoA and commits to the June 30 deadline. Raises questions about legislation and upcoming procedures. View the full…
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Vanuatu Defends Granting Citizenship to Convicted Businessman Amid Passport Misuse Allegations
Vanuatu stated that Spira cleared background checks from INTERPOL and Vanuatu's Financial Intelligence Unit when he applied to the CIP. View the full article…
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EB-S Golden Age? Application: Volume, Processing Efficiency, and Project Quality All Rising
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. View the full article here…
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Malaysia Announces New MM2H Rules, Scraps Route to PR
Malaysia unveils new MM2h regulations, removes PR pathway, adjusts investment amounts, and issues updated license renewal criteria. View the full article here…
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Malta and European Commission Face Off in Court: Detailed Summary of Yesterday's Hearing
Judges question if genuine links are a real requirement, Malta bases defense on national sovereignty, historical precedent, and rigorous due diligence. View…
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Saint Kitts Establishes "Continuing Due Diligence Unit" Headquartered in Europe
The Unit, explained the PM, would alert the government whenever a CBI-approved citizen became the subject of criminal investigations. View the full article…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - June 19: Malta and EU Face Off, St Kitts CIP to Open Due Diligence Office in Europe, Egypt CBI Demand “Massive”, ++
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇲🇹 🇪🇺 Malta and EU Face Off in Court 🇰🇳 St Kitts & Nevis CIP to Open Due Diligence Office in…
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Demand is "Massive and Organic": Hany Mostafa Moawad on Property Investment in Egypt
Hany Mostafa Moawad says strong local demand-driven by a demographic dividend means foreign buyers need not worry about inflated markups. View the full article…
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Hilaire Defends CIP, Rejects Martinez' Claims
Hilaire brands MSR's claims as "false, baseless, malicious, and scandalous" and accuses Chastanet of creating the CIP Wild West.” View the full article here…
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Mercan Responds to Operation Babel Charges
Mercan Properties refutes wrongdoing in Operation Babel corruption probe, as former deputy mayor and prominent developers face charges. View the full article…
IMI Podcasts#32: The Best Citizenships in Latin America, with MyLatinLife and Bowtied Mara
In this episode, IMI hosted the men behind two prominent X accounts in the global citizenship space: Bowtied Mara and My Latin Life. We discussed: The fastest…
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Portugal's New Immigration Measures: Strategic Focus on Continuing to Attract Foreign Citizens Talent
Dr. Laura Madrid Sartoretto provides a detailed analysis on the new government's comprehensive reform of Portugal's immigration system. View the full article…
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St Lucia CIU Boss Rejects Martinez Claims: Saw No Substantiating Evidence During Meeting in DC, Did Not Implicate Hilaire
Emmanuel says he never implied any wrongdoing on DPM Hilaire's part and that Martinez showed him no evidence to substantiate the RICO claims. View the full…
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Cyprus Revokes Jho Low's Citizenship
Cypriot Cabinet officially strips Jho Low of citizenship after an independent commission rejected his appeal. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI…
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The (Nearly) Free, Entirely Remote, 3-Year Path to Armenian Citizenship
For a few thousand dollars, you can get permanent residency in Armenia, with a 3-year path to citizenship with no minimum stay requirements. View the full…
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - June 12: MSR Adds St Lucia Deputy PM to Case, Armenia’s Nearly Free Residency, Cyprus Revokes a Citizenship, ++
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇱🇨 MSR Media Adds St Lucia Deputy PM to RICO Case 🇦🇲 Armenia’s Nearly Free, Remote Residency…
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MSR Case: Insiders Visit DC as Martinez Adds Deputy PM Hilaire to RICO Case, Deflects Financial Restitution Questions
"A lot of people are coming to see us in Washington DC because they're scared," says Philippe Martinez on Saint Lucian TV. View the full article here…
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EU vs Malta Citizenship Sales Court Hearing on June 17th: "Commission Has Zero Chance," Says Kochenov
As the Commission and Malta prepare to face off in court, Prof. Kochenov stands by his 2020 forecast: "The Commission will be humiliated.” View the full…
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Americans "Don't Want to Die Working": Mona Shah on Why Outbound US Migration is Soaring
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. View the full…