Ahmad Abbas, Author at IMI Daily

US Freezes Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries, Including 10 CBI Jurisdictions

Ahmad Abbas January 15, 2026

The US has suspended immigrant visas for 10 CBI countries, citing a “high risk for becoming a public charge.”

Beijing Deploys Unorthodox Methods in Expanded Tax Dragnet

Ahmad Abbas January 14, 2026

Beijing’s tax crackdown uses AI surveillance and self-reporting to chase $940B in offshore assets, but can’t verify amounts.

Climbing the 4-Layer Settlement Rights Pyramid

Ahmad Abbas January 12, 2026

States don’t divide people into citizens and foreigners. They use four layers of legal status. This is the Settlement Rights Pyramid.

“Quiet Competence Over Noise”: 10 On The Weekend with Minh Ho

Ahmad Abbas January 11, 2026

“Trust, perspective, and client relationships compound over time, and I would have begun that journey earlier.”

French Tax Official Sold Cryptocurrency Investor Data to Criminal Networks

Ahmad Abbas January 10, 2026

Tax official exploited France’s system to sell crypto investor data including addresses and financial records.

South Korea Proposes Freezing Crypto Accounts of “Suspected” Manipulators

Ahmad Abbas January 7, 2026

South Korea proposes freezing crypto accounts on suspicion alone. One critic calls it “political intent,” not real policy.

The Soviet Loophole That Gave 7,000 Russians New Citizenship

Ahmad Abbas January 7, 2026

A forgotten relic of Soviet governance created a loophole that Russians utilized once the CBI world closed its doors to them.

Greek Golden Visa Wait Time Hits 14-Month Low as Officials Chip Away at Backlog

Ahmad Abbas January 6, 2026

Backlog fell over 4% between October and November as Greece completes 88% of 2023 applications and half of 2024’s submissions.

“The Demand is Unstoppable”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week

Ahmad Abbas January 6, 2026

“The demand is unstoppable, it just grows,” says Volek. “But on the supply side there’s a definite tightening.”

29 Countries That Don’t Tax Foreign Income in 2026

Ahmad Abbas January 5, 2026

Live in Panama, earn in Europe, pay zero tax. These 29 countries only tax local income. Your complete territorial tax guide.

Red Flags: How to Spot CBI Scams Before It’s Too Late

Ahmad Abbas January 2, 2026

Investment migration, sadly, has its fair share of scams, which could lead to loss of money, or worse. Here is how to spot some of them.

Over 30 Million Americans May Qualify for a Second Citizenship

Ahmad Abbas January 1, 2026

EU citizenship sits unclaimed by millions of Americans. Mexican nationality goes unformalized by millions more.

What is the World’s Best Citizenship Combo?

Ahmad Abbas December 29, 2025

Here’s a question that sounds simple until you really try answering it: What’s the world’s best citizenship combo?

“This Industry Doesn’t Need More Noise”: 10 On The Weekend with Enis Sljivo

Ahmad Abbas December 27, 2025

I respect those “who focus on frameworks, governance, and sustainability rather than quick wins. This industry doesn’t need more noise. It needs responsibility.”

IMI Private Briefing Q4 2025 Out Now: Confidential IM Industry Intel

Ahmad Abbas December 26, 2025

The confidential industry intel we can’t yet make available to the public.

Italy Golden Visa Applications Double in Two Years

Ahmad Abbas December 22, 2025

Italy’s investor visa applications doubled in the past two years, and one CEO believes that 1,000 applications annually is a real possibility.

“The Market Has Become More Crowded”: 10 On The Weekend with Ali Bayat

Ahmad Abbas December 21, 2025

“The market has become more crowded, with new advisors, intermediaries, and programs emerging, which has raised both competition and the importance of credibility.”