Australia’s New Home Minister Hints She May Close Significant Investor Visa Program
“It is a visa program that I think isn’t adding value to the country,” said the Home Affairs Minister in a recent press conference.
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Author: Ahmad Abbas
Thailand’s Low-Tax “Long Term Resident” Visa Opens Next Month: How Does it Compare to Elite Residence?
HNWIs under 50 will have to make a careful cost-benefit analysis when choosing between the Long Term Resident and Elite Residence visas.
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Full House: St. Lucia Becomes 5th Caribbean CIP to Suspend Russians, Belarusians
Two weeks after Dominica’s CIP became the first in the Caribbean to suspend Russians and Belarusians, Saint Lucia becomes the 5th and final.
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Caribbean CIPs Issue Suspensions on Russians, Belarusians, And Even Ukrainians
Russian applicants are now suspended from three Caribbean CIPs, Belarusians from two, and Ukrainians from one.
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Unsung IM Programs Part 2: France’s Talent Passport – Business Investor
France’s EUR 300,000 active investor visa offers a straightforward path to EU citizenship but only to those willing to live and pay tax there.
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Unsung IM Programs Part 1: Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity
In this first installment of a new series about less-known investment migration programs, Ahmad Abbas evaluates Andorra’s golden visa.
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Finding Your Niche in the Investment Migration Market
As an IM service provider, you might be tempted to offer every program under the sun. That’s a mistake, argues Ahmad Abbas.
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MMCE and Skerrit Admin. Sign US$370m CBI-Funded Airport Deal – Linton Finds Faults
MMCE, the same company constructing CBI-funded social housing units in Dominica, will build the new US$370m international airport.
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A Summary of Investigations, Reports, and Legal Actions on Cyprus CIP So Far
As a 780-page report on the inquiry concludes more than half of naturalizations were illegal, Ahmad Abbas summarizes the Cyprus CIP debacle so far.
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Bahamas Amendment Lays Foundation for New Residence by Investment Program
An amendment to the country’s Immigration Act would allow the Bahamian government to specify investment amounts and types starting next month.
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A Brief Summary of the Choksi Saga So Far and Its Implications for CBI
This week has seen a flurry of updates on the Mehul Choksi story. We provide a brief summary of events until now.
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Warren Newfield Responds to PM Mitchell’s Claims in Exclusive Interview With IMI
In an IMI exclusive, Warren Newfield answers questions about whether his resignation was preemptive, if he has the capital necessary to finish the project, why project completion has been delayed several times, and much more.
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Grenada Ambassador and CBI Developer Resigns Over “Anti-Business” Policies – Govt. Responds With Counter-Allegations
CBI-developer Warren Newfield says Grenada’s government has become “anti-business”. The government responds with allegations of its own.
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Canada: Forget the Startup Visa – Focus on Regional Pilots
From real estate to bonds and shares, global investors are spoilt for choice when it comes to investing in residencies. Except in Canada.
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Australia to Raise Investor Visa Min. Investment by Another Million From July
The total investment amount for the Investor Visa will rise from AUD 1.5 to AUD 2.5 million on July 1st.
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Romanian Parliament Considers Digital Nomad Visa Legislation
Digital nomads who own or are employees of a company outside Romania could qualify by demonstrating a monthly income of just EUR 1,100.
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Cyprus Prosecutor Opens Criminal Investigation of Unnamed CBI-Advisors
The accused reportedly face 37 distinct charges, based on the findings of a specialized government panel tasked with investigating the now-defunct program.
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As Cyprus’ CIP Officially Closes, Ministry Says No Deadline Extensions
As the Cypriot program comes to an end, hundreds of applications remain outstanding.
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Immigration Lawyers Optimistic on Prospects for Jus Soli in Portugal This Year
Two months ago, President de Sousa vetoed the amendments that Parliament had approved, but not because he objects to jus sanguinis.
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Cyprus’ Spat With Al-Jazeera Takes on Geopolitical Overtones
Cypriot authorities react to what they consider an injustice; pointing out procedural weaknesses long-since acknowledged and dealt with.
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