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The Big Investment Migration Stories in 2022: IMI’s Most Read Articles This Year
Ukraine, whiplashing post-pandemic demand, Portugal’s golden visa crisis, and a host of price changes made for a highly eventful year.
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Les Khan Confirms His Resignation as Head of Saint Kitts & Nevis CIU
Meanwhile, Dominica’s incumbent DLP won 19 out of 21 seats in this week’s general election, which was boycotted by major opposition parties.
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The 13 Planned Citizenship by Investment Programs The Market is Waiting For: Which Will Open First?
In the last four years, at least 13 countries have planned CIPs without actually opening them yet. Now, several are getting close to opening.
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EU Commission’s ECJ Case Against Malta is a “Dangerous Abuse of Power,” Says IMC in Statement
In a formal statement, the IMC characterizes the Commission’s case against Malta as “an attack on” and “violation of” fundamental EU rights.
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Grenada CBI Application Volume Through the Roof in Q3, Nearly Triples Y-o-Y
Application volume for Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Program, the only one in its region still open to Russians, is shattering records.
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Armenian Govt. Unveils Decision to Offer Citizenship for $150,000 Investment in Property, Bonds, Shares, Funds, and More
Armenia’s government has issued a draft decision that could see it approve a CIP starting at US$150,000 by the end of the month.
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Federal Court Dismisses Accidental Americans’ Suit Over Inability to Renounce US Citizenship
While the Court agreed that renouncing US citizenship is a fundamental right, it argued pandemic circumstances made delays understandable.
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Top Leadership Shakeup at Grenada and Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programs
Grenada’s CIU seeks a new CEO, while the Chairman of Vanuatu’s Citizenship Commission has been given leave.
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Türkiye CIP: How Price Hike Impacted Demand and Why The Program May Not Survive the Election
Demand for Turkish CBI still robust, but program’s future isn’t guaranteed. “We may not have a program by this time next year,” says Polding.
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IMI Connect Istanbul: Join Us For Another Unique Experience on November 2-4
Another exceptional gathering for industry professionals is taking place in Istanbul this fall. Request your invitation today.
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Dubai Still Top Hub for RCBI Companies; 3 Firms Present in 20+ Markets; Istanbul is Rising Star
See which RCBI firms are expanding and contracting their global office footprints, as well as which countries they are entering and leaving.
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New Zealand Issues Sweeping Changes to Investor Visas: Minimums of NZ$5-15 Million
Minimum investment requirements and minimum stay requirements both increase as New Zealand aims for investors who play a more active role.
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Cambodia Launches $100,000 Golden Visa With 5-Year Path to Citizenship
Cambodia enters the Southeast Asian golden visa market: A $100,000 property investment and eligibility for citizenship in five years.
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IMI is Much More Than News: 26 IMI Tools, Resources, and Services You May Not Know About
Over the years, we’ve produced many useful tools that have since languished in the archives. Now, we’ve gathered them all in one place.
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9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens
Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
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Chinese Investor Migrant Data 2021: Application Volume Still Far Below 2019 Levels
While contours of a recovery from 2020’s drop in Chinese IM program participation are becoming apparent, the market remains in the doldrums.
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SEF Resumes Biometrics Appointment Bookings for Golden Visa Applicants (Except for Renewals)
“The real backlog”, says Pedro Catão Pinheiro, “is still ahead of us. It will come with the wave of applications filed on June 15th.”
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Special Report: The Fate of Investment Migration in Europe – What Happens Next
Stephane Tajick provides an in-depth overview of the EU’s legislative procedures around investment migration. What are the potential outcomes? At which junctures can the industry influence the process? And what timeline are we working with?
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