More Feelings Than Facts: Commentary on The Guardian’s Vanuatu Passport Series
On a factual and legal basis, the investigation fails to support claims that Vanuatu accepts criminals or money launderers, writes Martin St-Hilaire.
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From List of 2,000+ Names, Journalists Uncover Handful of Questionable Vanuatu Cases
The cases highlighted in the Guardian relate mostly to individuals whose criminal allegations surfaced only after receiving approval.
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NZ Govt. Reportedly Mulls Ending Category 1 Investor Visa, Raising Capital Requirement to NZ$25m
“The program is a mess at the moment,” says ANZ Migration’s James Hall. Some of his clients have waited more than a year for approvals that normally take 3 months.
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Why Those Hoping to Design CIPs in the Pacific Are in For A Ride – Part 2
Part 2 of Michael Krakat’s series on how concepts of nationhood and citizenship are perceived differently in the South Pacific and what that means for CBI planners.
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After 21 Months, No End in Sight for MM2H Suspension – Political Turf War to Blame, Say Insiders
Despite repeated assurances of an imminent reopening, the MM2H remains inactive 21 months after its initial suspension. Insiders say politicking is to blame.
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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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Australians Exiled in India: Marooned or Banished?
Australia has made it a criminal offense for its citizens to return if they’ve recently been in India. Michael Krakat questions the legality of this move.
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UK’s Share of Overseas Property Exhibitions in Hong Kong Triples in 2021
“The UK represents almost one in two exhibitions so far this year,” says Eli McGeever, Vice President of property discovery platform Soho App.
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Why Those Hoping to Design CIPs in the South Pacific Are in For a Ride
In the South Pacific’s small island states, the notion of citizenship doesn’t have the same meaning as in the cultures whence it came.
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Vanuatu Parliament Passes CBI Real Estate Option With Comfortable Margin
Vanuatu’s Parliament this Monday approved, in a 27 to 17 decision – legislation that will enable a CBI real estate option (REO).
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Malaysia M2H Review Concluded; Reopening Pending Cabinet Approval Says Tourism Minister
After a year and a half of uncertainty, hopes emerge that the world’s most popular residency by investment program may reopen soon.
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Vanuatu Submitting CBI Real Estate Option Bill to Parliament This Month
Chairman Warsal is expected to reveal details on the program’s long-awaited real estate investment option next week.
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Vanuatu Sets New CBI-Revenue Record for 2020 in 5th Consecutive Year of Growth
Hermetically sealed borders notwithstanding, Vanuatu saw record CBI-revenues in 2020, amounting to more than 42% of all government income.
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Queensland BIIP Nominations Reach Capacity Just 7 Months Into Fiscal Year
Australia expects the majority of approved BIIP applications this year will come from the 24,000-strong backlog of cases.
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Lesperance: It’s Time For Some Heavy Lifting in Vanuatu
David Lesperance is glad to see Chairman Warsal begin to tackle shortcomings in Vanuatu’s CIPs but points out that there’s more work to be done.
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“We Have Heard the Rumors” of New CIPs in the Pacific: The Vanuatu Citizenship Interviews Part 3
Chairman of the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission: “We’ve heard the rumors of what some of our neighbors are planning […]”
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Australia BIIP Approvals Down Almost 40% in Year to June 30th, 2020
Processing capacity has tumbled since the onset of the pandemic, but Australia has plans to make up for lost investment this year.
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Bringing Transparency and Fair Pricing to the Vanuatu DSP
Vancis Capital offers transparent, fair, and effective pricing to all partners to help maximize their returns on each client they process.
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South Korea Has Issued 19,246 Investor Visas Since 2000, But Applications Have Fallen Steadily for 20 Years
If you’re an investment migration practitioner who doesn’t know much about the South Korean investor visa, you’re not alone.
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The Vanuatu Citizenship Interviews Part 2: Tackling Illegal Discounts and The 2-Program Paradox
Citizenship Commission Chairman Warsal explains why Vanuatu has two CIPs and what he’s doing to counter brazen examples of illegal discounts.
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