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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...
Cyprus Court Allows Rejected CIP Investors to Challenge Citizenship Denials
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having only approved 28% of pending applications, the Cypriot government is now legally bound to review hundreds of rejected CIP cases.View the full a...
St Kitts & Nevis Lowers CBI Contribution Price to Align With Caribbean Competitors
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last month's Caribbean price changes left St. Kitts' donation option uncompetitive. Today, the ClU responds with new prices.View the full ar...
This Week in IMI - July 10: Grenada Extends Application Deadline, Portugal to Bring Back NHR, IMI Launches Nomad Visa Guide, ++
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🇬🇷 Greece Investors to Restore & Convert Properties 🇵🇹 Portugal Propo...
New Greek Golden Visa: Focus Will Be on Conversion and Restoration Options, Experts Agree
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
But specialists doubt whether the new rules will make housing more affordable for locals.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newslet...
Hong Kong CIES Receives 339 Applications in First Three Months
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hong Kong's revamped investment residency scheme sees an uptick in June applications and approvals in principle.View the full article here.Subscr...
Portuguese Gov’t Moves to Bring Back Watered-Down NHR Tax Regime
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fu...
Cyprus Revokes Citizenship of Two Russian Oligarchs Amid Investigations
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cyprus revokes citizenship of two Russian oligarchs following investigations into 100 cases related to its CIP.View the full article here.Subscribe to...
Grenada Extends CBI Application Deadline Following Hurricane Beryl
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grenada extends CBI application deadline allowing agents to submit in-progress applications under the old price structure until July 12th.View the ful...
Sabah Launches Own MM2H Program, Applications Open Today
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sabah officially opens its 10-year residency MM2H program with income, deposit, and real estate requirements.View the full article here.Subscribe to t...
This Week in IMI - July 3: All 5 Caribbean CIPs Have New Prices, Sabah Launches MM2H Program, Antigua Delays MoA Implementation 30 Days, ++
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🌴 All 5 Caribbean CIPs Have New Prices 🇲🇾 Sabah Launches MM2H Program 🇦...
Full House: All 5 Caribbean CIPs St Lucia Raises CIP Minimum Now Have New Prices Following Dominica Gazetting
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dominica doubles the CIP donation threshold while maintaining the real estate investment pricing but adjusts its related fees.View the full article he...
St Lucia Raises CIP Minimum Investment Thresholds
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Grenada CIP Issues New Prices, In Force From Monday
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IMA Grenada's chief executive Thomas Anthony keeps his word: Grenada's citizenship by investment program will have new prices from Monday.Vi...
Antigua CIU Announces New Price Thresholds But Delays Implementation of MoA by 30 Days
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antigua & Barbuda indicated it was unable to implement the necessary legislative changes on time for the June 30 deadline.View the full article he...
St Lucia Opposition Leader Threatens Legal Action Over St Lucia's CIP
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chastanet says the PM must consider if St Lucia's infrastructure option was "deliberately designed to emulate the St Kitts prison fiasco.&qu...
This Week in IMI - June 26: St Lucia Leader Threatens Legal Action Over CIP, Vanuatu Defends Giving Citizenship to Convict, ++
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🇱🇨 St Lucia Leader Threatens Legal Action Over CIP🇻🇺 Vanuatu Defends Givi...
OECS Statement Confirms St Lucia's Signing of MoA, Raises More Questions
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OECS confirms St Lucia's signing of the MoA and commits to the June 30 deadline. Raises questions about legislation and upcoming procedures.View ...
Vanuatu Defends Granting Citizenship to Convicted Businessman Amid Passport Misuse Allegations
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vanuatu stated that Spira cleared background checks from INTERPOL and Vanuatu's Financial Intelligence Unit when he applied to the CIP.View the f...
EB-S Golden Age? Application: Volume, Processing Efficiency, and Project Quality All Rising
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Malaysia Announces New MM2H Rules, Scraps Route to PR
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia unveils new MM2h regulations, removes PR pathway, adjusts investment amounts, and issues updated license renewal criteria.View the full artic...
Malta and European Commission Face Off in Court: Detailed Summary of Yesterday's Hearing
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Judges question if genuine links are a real requirement, Malta bases defense on national sovereignty, historical precedent, and rigorous due diligence...
Saint Kitts Establishes "Continuing Due Diligence Unit" Headquartered in Europe
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Unit, explained the PM, would alert the government whenever a CBI-approved citizen became the subject of criminal investigations.View the full art...
This Week in IMI - June 19: Malta and EU Face Off, St Kitts CIP to Open Due Diligence Office in Europe, Egypt CBI Demand “Massive”, ++
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🇲🇹 🇪🇺 Malta and EU Face Off in Court 🇰🇳 St Kitts & Nevis CIP to...
Demand is "Massive and Organic": Hany Mostafa Moawad on Property Investment in Egypt
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hany Mostafa Moawad says strong local demand-driven by a demographic dividend means foreign buyers need not worry about inflated markups.View the full...
Hilaire Defends CIP, Rejects Martinez' Claims
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hilaire brands MSR's claims as "false, baseless, malicious, and scandalous" and accuses Chastanet of creating the CIP Wild West.”View...
Mercan Responds to Operation Babel Charges
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mercan Properties refutes wrongdoing in Operation Babel corruption probe, as former deputy mayor and prominent developers face charges.View the full a...
#32: The Best Citizenships in Latin America, with MyLatinLife and Bowtied Mara
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Portugal's New Immigration Measures: Strategic Focus on Continuing to Attract Foreign Citizens Talent
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Laura Madrid Sartoretto provides a detailed analysis on the new government's comprehensive reform of Portugal's immigration system.View ...
St Lucia CIU Boss Rejects Martinez Claims: Saw No Substantiating Evidence During Meeting in DC, Did Not Implicate Hilaire
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Cyprus Revokes Jho Low's Citizenship
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cypriot Cabinet officially strips Jho Low of citizenship after an independent commission rejected his appeal.View the full article here.Subscribe to t...
The (Nearly) Free, Entirely Remote, 3-Year Path to Armenian Citizenship
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
This Week in IMI - June 12: MSR Adds St Lucia Deputy PM to Case, Armenia’s Nearly Free Residency, Cyprus Revokes a Citizenship, ++
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🇱🇨 MSR Media Adds St Lucia Deputy PM to RICO Case 🇦🇲 Armenia’s Nearly ...
MSR Case: Insiders Visit DC as Martinez Adds Deputy PM Hilaire to RICO Case, Deflects Financial Restitution Questions
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"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...
EU vs Malta Citizenship Sales Court Hearing on June 17th: "Commission Has Zero Chance," Says Kochenov
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the Commission and Malta prepare to face off in court, Prof. Kochenov stands by his 2020 forecast: "The Commission will be humiliated.”View ...
Americans "Don't Want to Die Working": Mona Shah on Why Outbound US Migration is Soaring
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
St. Lucia PM Confirms MoA Signing, Proposes Annual Quota, Minimum Net Worth, On-Island Escrow
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Lucia's PM declares his intention to sign the MoA, and has already made recommendations of his own for its "further strengthening.”V...
New Portuguese Gov't. to Add "Solidarity Investment" Option to Golden Visa Program
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The gov't. plans to channel capital from foreign investors to projects that would help integrate immigrants. Just don't call it a golden vis...
This Week in IMI - June 5: St Lucia Confirms MoA Signing, Portugal Adds Investment Option to Golden Visa, EU to Revoke Vanuatu’s Visa-Free Access, ++
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🇱🇨 St Lucia Confirms MoA Signing 🇵🇹 Portugal Adds Investment Option to Go...
EU Commission Proposes Permanent Suspension of Vanuatu's Visa-Free Schengen
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After two years of temporary suspension, the European Commission believes Vanuatu hasn't adequately addressed its security concerns.View the full...
Average Processing Time for Greece Golden Visa Now Exceeds 18 Months
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two-thirds of applications submitted last year (and 8% of those from 2022) remain unprocessed as elevated demand continues unabated.View the full arti...
Cyprus to Probe 100 Cases Involving "Problematic" Citizenship Investors
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 100 or so cases include ones in which the investors are criminal fugitives, didn't finalize the investments, or only pretended to do so.View ...
Thailand Introduces Practically Free Visa for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For just over $500, you can stay in Thailand for up to a year, and six months a year after that, thanks to the new Destination Thailand Visa.View the ...
Expect Avalanche of US Expatriation This Year, Regardless of Who Wins The Election
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If the Supreme Court outlaws tax on unrealized capital gains, the major barrier to Americans leaving disappears, says Lesperance.View the full article...
St. Kitts PM: Prepared to "Revoke Citizenships Obtained by Fraud”
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PM Drew has already given the go-ahead for the judicial review and is the second regional PM this week to say he is ready to revoke citizenships.View ...
UAE Golden Visa Approval Volume Doubles to 158,000 in 2023
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UAE's golden visa approval volume doubled again last year, buoyed by a surge in Russian real estate investment.View the full article here.Sub...
Egypt Citizenship by Investment Program Has Received "Around 1,000 Applications", Says CIU
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He also revealed that, so far, about three-quarters of applicants have been Syrians.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter h...
Hungary Enacts 3 Consequential Changes to Its Upcoming Guest Investor Program
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before the program has even formally launched, Hungary's parliament has already amended rules governing the GIP that's opening this summer.V...
Clients Starting to Think of $80,000 Discount as "A Third Official Option": Anastasia Barna
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anastasia Barna says clients who have qualified for Caribbean citizenship via "the $80,000 option" are running the risk of revocation.View t...
Backlog for Australia's Closed BIIP Could Take Decades to Clear, Says Agent
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Hall says a tiny annual quota and a huge backlog imply decades of waiting. But Australia may soon introduce a new investor visa.View the full ar...
This Week in IMI - May 22: Caribbean’s $80,000 Citizenship “Option”, Australia’s BIIP Decades-Long Backlog, Grenada Breaks Confidentiality with Burmese Investor, ++
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🌴 Caribbean $80,000 Citizenship “Option”🇦🇺 Australia May Refund 18k BIIP...
Disclosing CBI Applicants' Identities Will "Ruin" The Business, Says Agent After Grenada Names Burmese Investor
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CBI units who name applicants "will ruin the entire proposition" of CBI in countries that don't allow dual citizenship, warns senior in...
Price Hike Possible Also for CBI Real Estate Option, Reveals Grenada Developer
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"They'll want to keep a delta between (donations and real estate), says Richard Hallam, hinting that the price for real estate could rise.Vi...
Thai PM Proposes Schengen-Style Visa for Southeast Asia
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thailand's PM hopes to boost tourism in the region, which sees about 70 million travelers a year, by making it available on a single visa.View th...
Grenada CIP Revenue Exceeds EC$1 Billion in Bumper Year
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grenada collected more CBI revenue in 2023 than in the preceding five years combined but still has a backlog worth over half a billion EC$.View the fu...
June 30th Caribbean Price Hike Deadline "Is A Bit Tight," Says Influential CBI Agent
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Peters believes the four Caribbean countries fully intend to implement the MoA, he thinks the June 30th deadline is unrealistic.View the full ar...
Benin Proposes Law to Grant Citizenship to African Descendants
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Benin government proposes law to grant three-year passport with route to citizenship for individuals of African descent.View the full article here.Sub...
This Week in IMI - May 15: Grenada Breaks Records, Caribbean Deadline “Is a Bit Tight,” Proposal for Citizenship by Descent in Benin, ++
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the news this week:🇬🇩 Grenada Breaks Records🌴 Caribbean Deadline “Is a Bit Tight”🇧🇯 Benin Government Proposes Citize...
Cyprus Has Approved Only 4 of 51 Startup Visa Applications
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cypriot authorities hope to turn the island into an "innovative tech hub," but its Startup Visa has produced limited tangible results.View t...
Slava Apel on The Workaround That Brings Startup Visa Applicants to Canada in Just 1-2 Months
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While processing times for the Startup Visa average about 30 months, Slava Apel reveals a workaround for those eager to get to Canada sooner.
Kiss: Much Faster Process, Lower Thresholds Key to Hungary Outcompeting EU Golden Visa Rivals
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"If they are processed in three months also this time, then this program will be the best, because clients want to see results," says Kiss.
Everything You Need to Know About Hungarian Golden Visa Property Investment
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IMI Pro Csaba Magyar provides a step-by-step guide to how property investments work for Hungary's new Guest Investor Program.
Bulgaria's Trade Representative Office Route to EU Permanent Residency
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Petrov details a path to EU residency for up to three individuals through Bulgaria's Trade Office Representative route.
On The Consequences of New Caps for Canada's Startup Visa
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolas Laurin urges designated organizations for Canada's Startup Visa to refrain from excessive price hikes in the wake of the new quotas.
This Week in IMI - May 8: Bulgaria Offers Attractive PR Route, New Caps on Canada’s Startup Visa, Malaysia’s MM2H Overhauled… Again, ++
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the news this week.
Up To a Million Americans May Qualify for Armenian Citizenship by Descent
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration lawyer Nerses Isajanyan explains everything you need to know about how and why to claim your Armenian citizenship by descent.
The Harsh Reality of Illegal Passports: A Pilot's Cautionary Tale
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leila Bagheri recounts the story of a young pilot who ruined his career after paying for a fast-track to Mexican "citizenship".
Turkey Launches Digital Nomad Visa, Plans Tech Visa Next
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
However, only 32 nationalities are eligible, and local experts question the government's preparedness for processing applications.
Malaysia's MM2H Program Undergoes Licensing Delays and Concerns Amid Major Revamp
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysian government overhauls MM2H program; licensing delays worry agents as new regulations aim to streamline process and curb misconduct.
Canada Restricts SUV Application Volume to Tackle Backlog
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Canada's government caps the number of Start Up Visa applications per designated organization to tackle a growing backlog of applications.
Cyprus Proposes €250,000 Residency Program for Financially Independent People
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cypriot Parliament is debating the introduction of a new residency program requiring a €250,000 property investment and a €40,000 income.
This Week in IMI - Apr 30: MSR Broadens CBI Discounting Lawsuit, CBI MoA to Bolster Demand, Grenada CIU CEO Says “We’ll Be Ready by June”, ++
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our summary of the news this week.
"We'll Be Ready by June," Says CEO of Grenada CIU About Caribbean Price Increases
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He also says that if the MoA isn't enough to allay EU fears, "it will be clear that they have reasons other than national security concerns....
Malta "Seriously Considering" Revoking Investor's Citizenship Following Money Laundering Conviction
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A UK court has sentenced a 24-year-old Russian to seven years in prison for money laundering. Malta weighs whether to revoke his citizenship.
Caribbean CBI MoA to Bolster Rather Than Hinder Demand, Say Experts
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During Global Citizen Week, Caribbean CBI experts give their thoughts on the future of the Caribbean amid the implementation of the MoA.
MSR Media Indicates its Lawsuit Over CBI Discounting Has Widened in Scope
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MSR Media says it may also sue CBI companies that enable discounting, and claims to have new evidence of criminal financial transactions.
Asians Accounted for 9 in 10 EB-5 Visas Issued in 2023, But Tens of Thousands Still Waiting
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Demand for the EB-5 program still sharply exceeds the limits established by the US Government, writes Varvara Latyntseva.
Aiming to End Golden Visas, Spain Also Considers Legalizing Half a Million Illegal Immigrants
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"A few hundred golden visas a year can hardly affect a real estate market that sees almost a million transactions annually," writes Jacinto ...