Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week
“In a couple of years when programme awareness is likely increased, we think the country could attract over 1,000 applicants per year.”
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Author: Christian Henrik Nesheim
Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index
IMI is launching the CBI Program Transparency Index to encourage program integrity and address a common criticism of the industry.
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Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st
As it did in 2021, Montengro’s government says it will end the CIP on new year’s eve. This time, an 11th-hour change of heart is less likely.
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Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate
Grenada raised some EC$90m during the first quarter of the year, two-thirds of it from real estate investors, hinting at another record year.
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Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program
No Syrians, no Kurds, and no explanation from the Dominica CIU. Iranians, however, are once more welcome to apply for citizenship.
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The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results
The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.
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Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option
“There is still a very small window of opportunity to beat the price-increase deadline. But quick and decisive action would be required.”
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Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals
Ireland finally joined the exclusive billion-euro golden visa club at the end of last year, almost entirely thanks to Chinese investment.
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Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021
Though the Ministry will only confirm the number in December, Spain likely approved its 13,000th golden visa in the second half of last year.
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EB-5: Regional Center Redesignation “Not Required” Say Congressional Leaders in Letter to Mayorkas
USCIS last week shocked the EB5 market by saying all regional centers will need redesignation. That’s not the case, say congressional leaders.
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“[…] They Want to Keep Making a Lot of Money off it” – IM People in The News This Week
Investment migration people int he news this week.
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Portugal Golden Visa Fund Investment so Far in 2022 Already Exceeds Last Year’s Total
Investment in golden visa funds has already surpassed last year’s total, indicating fund investment could more than triple this year.
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IMI Private Briefing May 2022 Out Now
The May 2022 Private Briefings is out now. If you are an IMI Club PRO member, check your inbox for the password-protected PDF.
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A History of Citizenship by Investment – Infographic (May 2022 Update)
40 years have passed since countries first began selling citizenships. See our timeline of the history of citizenship by investment programs.
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Podcast: Free Private Cities, Governance as a Service, and Coercion-Free Jurisdictions – With Dr. Titus Gebel
Our guest this week is Mr. Titus Gebel, a serial entrepreneur who’s dedicating his life to creating pockets of freedom in an unfree world.
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Panama: Independent Means Visas Fly off the Shelf in Q1, Friendly Nations Visa Interest Dips
Q1 figures show interest in independent means visas in Panama are reaching decade-high levels, while investor visa demand is declining.
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70% of US Visa Waiver Countries Have Investment Migration Programs, Library of Congress Report Finds
Congressmen aiming to end visa-waivers for countries with CIPs learn that 70% of visa-waiver countries have investment migration programs.
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US Millionaires’ Citizenship Renunciations Nosedive in 2022, Exactly as Predicted in 2020
Just as Lesperance foresaw 18 months ago, citizenship renunciations among wealthy Americans are cratering. Here’s what he expects next.
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Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Plans for $75,000 Golden Visa
Sri Lanka is sorely in need of foreign currency to pay for food and energy imports. Now, the government hopes a golden visa can bring cash.
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“IRCC Will Ask for a Progress Report. Be Sure of This” – Investment Migration People in the News This Week
“This is not a passive investment program, and does require active participation from the candidate,” says Harvey [about Canada’s SUV].
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