IMI Podcasts

PM Drew Admits St Kitts Risked Losing EU Access Before Reforms Decimated CBI Revenues

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PM Drew: “Ill-conceived Prison Project issued tens of thousands of citizenships,” which put EU and UK visa-free access in “grave jeopardy.”Vie...

All-Time High: Antigua & Barbuda CBI Application Volume Up 205% Year-on-Year in H1 2024

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Antigua & Barbuda’s brinkmanship on MoA implementation, which saw it remain the cheapest Caribbean CIP for a month, appears to have paid off.Vie...

This Week in IMI - Oct 24: Panama Scraps Threshold Hikes, France Flirts with Citizenship Tax, 200k Indians Renouncing Citizenship, ++

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🇵🇦 Panama Scraps Investment Threshold Hikes🇹🇼 Taiwan’s Elite Card Not What It Seems🇪🇺 “Growth of CBI in Europe” Expected🇫🇷...

Indians Investing Overseas and Renouncing Citizenship Up Sharply Since 2016

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.View the full articl...

Hong Kong Reintroduces Real Estate Component to CIES

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hong Kong reopens door to property investors seeking residency through the CIES – for a premiumView the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily...

St Vincent Opposition Promises Citizenship by Investment Program (Again)

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Could 2025 be the year St Vincent finally joins the CBI club? Opposition promises program if elected, challenging PM’s enduring objection.View the f...

Malaysia Probes MM2H Agents, Issues First Batch of Approvals

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gov’t warns of blacklisting MM2H agents spreading misinformation; Vincent Fong hopes for potential residence exemption for investors over 50.View th...

Montenegro Should Reopen CIP Argues EU-Accession Negotiations Coordinator

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following the European AG’s thumbs-up for Malta, Bojan Bugarin says Montenegro should process another 1,000 CBI applications.View the full article h...

Lesperance: Why Trump Will Not End Citizenship-Based Taxation

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hopes that Trump could end citizenship-based taxation are but a pipe dream, argues David Lesperance.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Da...

Indonesia Targets 1,000 Golden Visa Recipients by End of 2024

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Indonesia aims for 1,000 golden visas by the end of 2024, despite issuing only 300 since the program’s inception.View the full article here.Subscrib...

This Week in IM - Oct 17: New CBI Program in 2025?, US's Citizenship-Based Tax Won’t End, CIES Reintroduces Real Estate Option, ++

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🇻🇨 New CBI Program Coming to the Caribbean?🇺🇸 Opinion: US’s Citizenship-Based Taxation Won’t End🇭🇰 HK’s CIES Reintroduces Real...

Processing Time Lengthening for 9 of 10 Investment Migration Programs, Q3 Data Reveal

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Processing times for the most popular investment migration programs now range from 2.5 months to more than 3 years.View the full article here.Subscrib...

4 Ways to Get Residency in San Marino: Single-Digit Tax in the World’s Oldest Republic

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

San Marino offers many residency paths: elective for investors, entrepreneurial, atypical with reduced taxation, and atypical for retirees.View the fu...

Dutch Parliament Instructs Gov’t to Work on Exit Tax Plans

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dutch lawmakers push for “fair share” from departing HNWIs, citing lifelong benefits of Dutch society. David Lesperance warns of exodus.View the f...

Canada Introduces Open Work Permits for Start-Up Visa Candidates, But There’s a Catch

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canada Startup Visa applicants can now get open, three-year work permits. But it may take over a year to get them.View the full article here.Subscribe...

Egypt Announces New CIP Regulations as it Tackles Backlog

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Egypt shakes up its CIP rules by allowing shared investments, but adds other critical qualification criteria.View the full article here.Subscribe to t...

Opposition Challenges Dominica’s “Billion-Dollar” Citizenship Program as PM Skerrit Fires Back

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Skerrit: CIP shutdown risks “dislocation.” Linton: Skerrit’s claim “deliberately misleading” and “disingenuous.”View the full article he...

Analysis of Advocate General’s Opinion in EU vs Malta Case: Implications for CBI

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

This Week in IMI - Oct 10: Malta CBI Saved? Dutch Exit Taxes Incoming, Low-Tax Residency Options in San Marino, ++

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A historic week in investment migration. Get the recap of all the breaking news here:🇸🇲 4 San Marino Low-Tax Residency Paths Revealed🇳🇱 Ne...

ECJ Advocate General Backs Malta in Landmark EU Citizenship Case

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Advocate General Collins proposed that the court “dismiss the Commission’s action” against Malta and order it to pay Malta’s legal fees.View t...

Turkish Opposition Seeks to Revoke CBI Citizenships, of Which They Claim There Are “At Least Half a Million”

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If the opposition lawsuit is successful, hundreds of thousands face the possibility of losing their Turkish citizenship.View the full article here.Sub...

How to Qualify for Maltese Citizenship by Descent: Hundreds of Thousands Likely Eligible

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your last name Borg, Camilleri, Vella, Farrugia, or Zammit? If so, chances are good you qualify for Maltese (and European Union) citizenship.View t...

Dominica CBI Revenues at 37% of GDP: IMF Warns of “Over-Reliance”

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CBI revenues of US$232 million helped fund Dominica’s geothermal plant and airport, accelerating national infrastructure development.View the full a...

Taiwan’s New Global Elite Card Offers One-Year Path to Permanent Residency

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Global Elite Card offers fast-track residency for high earners, while Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers a six-month stay without residency.View...

Passport Potpourri: A Global Citizenship Digest

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leaders seek to reclaim ‘the people’s money’ in Caribbean CIP lawsuit. Campaign for Italy citizenship reform gains momentum.View the ...

This Week in IMI - Oct 3: Turkey Opposition Seeks to Revoke 500k Citizenships, Q3 Private Briefing Out Now, ++

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A brief summary of all the investment migration news this week:🇹🇷 Turkey Opposition to Revoke CBI Citizenships 🕵️‍♂️ Q3 Private Brie...

New Regulator to Reshape Caribbean CBI Industry for the Better

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The new CBI regulator aims to balance economic needs with compliance, tradition with progress, and national interests with global demands.View the ful...

Greek Authorities Investigate Alleged Golden Visa Scam

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Property sellers allegedly exploit Golden Visa loopholes, pocketing up to €150,000 per deal through inflated prices and tax manipulation.View the fu...

Is It Legal to Have Multiple Passports with Multiple Names?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

6 Months In Hong Kong’s CIES Receives 500 Applications

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hong Kong’s investment visa scheme could inject HK$15 billion into the economy, yet experts see “significant room for growth.”View the full arti...

Russia Unveils Eligible Nations for Shared Values Visa

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

This Week in IMI - Sept 26: Alleged Greek Golden Visa Scam, Russian SVV Reveals 47 Eligible Nations, ++

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A brief summary of all the investment migration news this week:🇬🇷 Alleged Greek Golden Visa Scam 👤 Is It Legal: Multiple Passports in Multipl...

St Kitts & Nevis Launches Expansive Probe into CIP Irregularities Pre-Dating Reforms

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A foreign Special Prosecutor will lead the St Kitts CBI probe, PM Drew pledges full government backing and no “interference.”View the full article...

Greek Golden Visa Backlog Nears 40,000 Amid Surging Demand from Americans, British

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Thailand Opens Elite Visa Program to All Nationalities but One

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Recent data showed no adverse effect from restricted countries,” Bastien Trelcat notes as Thailand Elite Visa lifts ban on 28 nationalities.View ...

Titanic Turnaround: BIIP Applicants, Your Lifeboats Have Arrived

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Fan’s inbox flooded: 300+ govt emails reveal unexpected twists for Australian visa hopefuls amid BIIP shutdown.View the full article here.Subs...

Green Cards Obtained by EB-5 Hit All-Time High in 2024

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Varvara Latyntseva: This year already boasts the highest number of investors completing the EB-5 process in the program’s history.View the full arti...

This Week in IMI - Sept 19: Greece Backlog Reaches Pivotal Moment, IM Firm Acquired and Sets Benchmark, ++

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A brief summary of all the investment migration news this week:🇬🇷 Greece GV Backlog Reaches Pivotal Moment 🇦🇪 Citizenship Invest Sets Ind...

St Lucia Backdates CIP Enterprise Approvals, Sparks Opposition’s Ire

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CIP Board reveals: Three major projects, including Galaxy’s, operated for years without official gazetting despite government approval.View the full...

BLS International Acquires Citizenship Invest for Reported $31 Million

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BLS International’s acquisition of Citizenship Invest at 7x EBITDA sets a new benchmark for the investment migration industry.View the full article ...

Michael Martin Resigns as St. Kitts and Nevis CIU CEO

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Where to Go If World War 3 Breaks Out: 6 Safe Ports in a Storm

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Solomon Islands Unveils Citizenship by Investment Bill, Seek Input

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Solomon Islands fast-tracks Citizenship by Investment Bill, a top government priority. Regulatory framework already in development.View the full artic...

Cyprus CBI Scandal Escalates Ex-Minister Charged, 8 Citizenships Revoked, Former President Under Fire

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Political party AKEL claims former Cyprus president Anastasiades orchestrated the scandal and alleges an ongoing cover-up.View the full article here.S...

Greek Prime Minister Announces New €250,000 Golden Visa Investment Option

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fu...

This Week in IMI - Sept 12: New CIP in the Pacific, CIU CEO Resigns, Cyprus Scandal Spiraling, ++

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands Drafts New CIP 🇰🇳 St. Kitts CIU CEO Resigns Amid Upheaval 🇰🇷 Guide to South Korea’s Digital Nomad Visa 🌐 6 P...

Caribbean to Appoint Joint CBI Regulator Following 3rd Meeting With US Treasury

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caribbean CBI countries have implemented four of six US-proposed principles. Two remain as nations prepare for new oversight.View the full article her...

Introducing The IMI Rolodex The World’s Largest Investment Migration Company Database

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ar...

EU Golden Visas Beleaguered in The North and West, Thriving in the South and East

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Savva details the evolving EU Golden Visa scene. While some countries tighten restrictions, others maintain attractive programs.View the full ...

Essential Immigration and Tax Strategies for Canadians Moving Abroad

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Lesperance reveals why affluent Canadians are fleeing, how they’re dodging the exit tax, and the “fire escape” plans they need to know.Vie...

Grenada Investigates Heng Sheng for Alleged Discounts

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

IMA warns of license revocations and citizenship cancellations as Grenada cracks down on CBI marketing firm’s alleged discounts.View the full articl...

This Week in IMI - Sept 5: World's Largest IM Database Revealed, More St. Kitts CIU Allegations, Canadian Exit Plans Exposed, ++

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A hectic week in investment migration has concluded. Here’s what you’ve missed:🌐 1,200-Company IMI Rolodex Revealed🇰🇳 St. Kitts CIU’s “...

Ghana Presidential Candidate Proposes $50,000 CIP

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The program, which would open to Africans and descendants of Africans, is the first step of Bediako’s “Project USA, United States of Africa.”Vie...

Hungary’s National Card Sparks EU Security Debate, Raises Espionage Concerns

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hungary’s new residency program alarms EU nations. Is it a gateway for Russian spies or a benign economic tool? Csaba Magyar investigatesView the fu...

5 Investment- and Skills-Based Paths to Residency in Hong Kong

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Siren Chen compares the five investment- and skills-based routes to Hong Kong residency by cost and difficulty level.View the full article here.Subscr...

$13 Million in Payments to Khan: MSR Files BofA Transaction Records

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Extraordinary amount of money”: MSR alleges Les Khan’s company received $13.4M in transactions linked to CBI program.View the full article here...

Sabah to Autonomously Manage State MM2H and License Local Agents

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Decentralization of MM2H management allows Sabah to directly regulate agents and enforce program rules at state level.View the full article here.Subsc...

A Surfeit of Scandals: The CBI Market’s 6 Existential Risks

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Barnes summarizes the six ready-to-detonate threats to the CBI market, and offers an alternative path forward.View the full article here.Subsc...

Cyprus Revokes Ten More Citizenships Amid Ongoing Probe

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cypriot CIP cleanup: Government revokes ten more passports as investigation into 100 “problematic” cases advances.View the full article here.Subsc...

This Week in IMI - Aug 28: Russia Launches ANTI-WOKE Visa, 5 Ways to Get Swiss RESIDENCY, Cyprus REVOKES 10 More Citizenships, ++

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 I...

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Residency in Switzerland

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Russia Launches “Shared Values Visa” For Citizens of “Destructive Neoliberal” Countries

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 arti...

How to Get Residency in Japan by Managing or Opening a Business

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

The First 5 Years of the UAE Golden Visa: Examining Its Impact and Evolution

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fu...

The EB-5 Investor’s Survival Guide: Navigating the Complexities of the New USCIS Regulations

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Lulu Gordon and Haya Farrag explore the complexities of EB5 investor protections, new guidelines, and navigating regional center sanctions. View th...

IRCC Takes Over SUV Administration, Experts Analyze Implications

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Slava Apel says designated organizations celebrated the news, and Chris Lennon states it ends some consultants’ “cozy relationship” claimView th...

This 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?, ++

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve hunted down the most explosive investment migration stories you may have missed this week:🇯🇵 How to Get Residency in Japan 🇦🇪 5 Ye...

Can Catalonia Save the Golden Visa? Expert Analysis Gives Glimmer of Hope

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conversations with the Catalan faction of the Spanish parliament lead Dr. Jacinto Solér Matutes to believe the Spanish golden visa will survive.View ...

UK to Replace Non-Dom Tax Regime with Foreign Income and Gains System

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Sexton believes the UK is "making every wrong financial decision possible," and that includes its new residence-based tax regime.View ...

The 6 Ways to Qualify for a New Citizenship in 2 Years or Fewer

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Everything You Need to Know About Gibraltar Permanent Residency

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gibraltar has four different pathways to permanent residency. Paul Correa explores those options and what else Gibraltar has to offer.View the full ar...

New Zealand Investor, Entrepreneur Visa Fees to More Than Triple

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Hall explains New Zealand’s updated visa fee structure as entrepreneur and investor visa fees set to triple.View the full article here.Subscri...

Winners and Losers of Caribbean CBI MoA

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manpreet Kataria, Patrick Peters, Nisha Mc Intyre, Omer Kahraman, and Anastasia Barna speculate on who will benefit from the Caribbean MoA.View the fu...

This 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, ++

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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:🇬...

Digital Nomad Showdown: Portugal, Spain, and Italy

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

"These Efforts Will Fail": USCIS Lowers Thresholds for IER Startup Program to Attract Foreign Entrepreneurs

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurs can now qualify by securing investments worth $264,147, but immigration lawyer Matthew Galati thinks uptake will remain sluggish.View th...

Italy Doubles Flat Tax for Wealthy Foreigners to €200,000

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Madalena Monteiro believes the regime remains attractive, and David Lesperance says the new sum positions Italy more naturally in the market.View the ...

Vanuatu Mandates In-Person Visits for Passport Applications

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experts believe Vanuatu's new passport enrollment process will bolster the integrity of its citizenship programs and address EU concerns.View the...

Australia's BIIP Applicants Are Waiting for Godot

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Fan: "It seems the Australian government would rather give back the money than approve the BIIP applications."View the full article he...

Vanuatu CBI Post-Schengen: Down, But Not Out

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While CB's share of govt, revenue is down by two-thirds since the Schengen suspension, Vanuatu's CBI revenue remains surprisingly resilient....

This Week in IMI - Aug 7: Vanuatu Mandates Additional CBI Step, Australian BIIP Applicants Stuck, MSR Hints at Damning Evidence Against Caribbean CIPs, ++

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve scoured the investment migration industry this week. These are the top breaking news stories you may have missed:🇻🇺 Vanuatu Mandates Add...

MSR Case: St. Kitts to Move Ahead with Judicial Review, US Court Green-Lights Bank Subpoenas

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"The truth is coming out very shortly," claims Philippe Martinez as he discusses the latest developments in the MSR case.View the full artic...

IMA Grenada Releases Richest CBI Data Set on Record, Includes Applicant Nationality Data for The First Time

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grenada has released the most comprehensive data set in its CBI program's history. Revenues remain at record highs despite cratering application ...

5 Countries That Give You Permanent Residency on Day One for Free

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the world's most valuable permanent residence permits require no investment at all. James Nuveen explores five great examples.View the fu...

Major Overhaul: St Kitts and Nevis CIU Becomes a Statutory Corporation

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The newly established Board of Governors will modernize St. Kitts' CBI Unit, develop policies, and ensure projects are financially sound.View the...

Antigua & Barbuda Announces New Prices and Dependent Criteria

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ar...

This Week in IMI - July 31: Antigua’s Shocking Price Announcement, St Kitts Incorporates CIU, Dominica Revokes More Passports, ++

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🇦🇬 Antigua Announces Lower-Than-Expected CIP Prices 🇰🇳 St Kitts and Nevi...

Dominica Revokes 68 CBI Passports, Expert Warns of Consequences for "Duped" Investors

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ful...

From Slumber to Stir: Hong Kong's CIES-Driven Economic Awakening

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Siren Chen believes the "new CIES could catalyze a vibrant economic resurgence" of Hong Kong and strengthen its ties with Mainland China.Vie...

What Is Going on With the Hungarian Golden Visa?

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

This Week in IMI - July 25: Spain Proposes Scrapping Golden Visa Altogether, Portugal Reopens Golden Visa to Russians, Hungary Golden Visa in Flux, ++

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🇪🇸 Spain Proposes Scrapping Golden Visa Altogether 🇵🇹 Portugal Golden Vi...

Spanish Gov't. Submits Amendment to Scrap Golden Visa - And Not Just for Real Estate

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If adopted, the legislation would eliminate all forms of residence by investment in Spain, explains golden visa specialist and IMI Pro Krista Victorio...

Business Immigration to Canada: 3 Alternatives to the Startup Visa

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As new quotas limit the Startup Visa, C-11 Entrepreneur, Intra-Company Transferee, and PNPs provide alternative paths to Canada residency.View the ful...

Portugal Golden Visa Quietly Reopens to Russians Following Hundreds of Lawsuits

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

USCIS Unveils Stricter Sanctions and Penalties for EB-S Program Violations

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New USCIS policy details three types of sanctions and discretionary determinations for noncompliance in the EB-5 program.View the full article here.Su...

"Clients in a Panic State": Deluge of Wealthy French Seek Relocation After Extreme Left's Electoral Victory

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"French HNWis would be naive if they didnt react, comments Philippe May. The rich are "clearly preparing to exit, says Bastien Trelcat.View ...

This Week in IMI - July 17: Wealthy French Seek Expatriation, Panama Residency Programs Breaking Records, AML Regulations to Impact EU RCBI Operators, ++

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🇺🇸 USCIS Stricter on EB-5 Violations 🇫🇷 Wealthy French Seek Expatriation...

Panama's QIPR and Independent Means Visas on Track for Record Year

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

EU’s New AML Regulations to Impact RCBI Practitioners

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AML6 imposes legal obligations and potential penalties on RCBI operators, making them liable for AML/CFT compliance failures.View the full article her...

#33: Putting The Spark Back in Sark - Swen Lorenz's Big Plans for Europe's Tiniest Tax Haven

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 car...