Spanish Police Project 3 Million Regularization Applicants
The three-million figure is a police-union multiplier, not a count, and Spain’s income rules make reunification far from automatic.
New York’s Shrinking Millionaire Share Now Costs It Up to $12 Billion a Year, New Data Show
The state gained 28,000 millionaires and still lost billions in potential tax revenue, a paradox now at the center of one of America’s fiercest tax debates.
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Five Ways to Get EU Citizenship Without Writing a Check
Golden visas and citizenship by investment grab the headlines, but the cheapest routes to an EU passport cost nothing but paperwork and patience. Here are five ways to become an EU citizen without writing a check, and who actually qualifies for each.
End CBI by June 2028 or Risk Schengen Access: EU Writes to Caribbean States, Antigua Says
The letter offers a 24-month transition; Browne says all five Caribbean CBI states got one and vows the program will continue.
Jordan Discloses 681 CIP Approvals Since 2018 Alongside Stricter Stock Route Rules
The stock route gets 50% pricier, tilting the program decisively toward active business; approvals average 85 a year against a 500 cap.
Jordan Discloses 681 CIP Approvals Since 2018 Alongside Stricter Stock Route Rules
The stock route gets 50% pricier, tilting the program decisively toward active business; approvals average 85 a year against a 500 cap.
Dominica Accelerates, Italy Takes Lead as Half of Programs Get Faster in Q1
An even split: Portugal slipped below its record as Italy overtook Vanuatu for fastest program. IMI’s Q1 Survey is out now.
State of CBI in 2026: US Demand, More Restrictions, and New Players
Elena Ruda on premium Caribbean pricing, a new sub-US$100k tier, and why Americans are now among CBI’s largest buyer groups.
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