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Capitol Letters North America 

EB-5 is First and Foremost About US Job Creation, Not Immigration

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 Aaron Grau aaron grau, analysis, capitol letters, club, eb-5, opinion, reauthorization, regional center, united states

“The reason for the rule matters when it comes to how the EB-5 program fulfills the policy’s purpose,” writes IIUSA Executive Director Aaron Grau.

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Intel & Data North America 

US Citizenship Renunciations Fall Sharply as US Consulates Worldwide Refuse to Take Appointments

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, data, david lesperance, expat list, expatriation, north america, renouncing citizenship, statistics, united states, US, usa

Thousands of Americans who wish to renounce their citizenship – a fundamental right – are barred from doing so under the pretext of COVID-measures.

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Capitol Letters North America 

A Pragmatic (and Realistic) Approach to EB-5 Regional Center Reauthorization

July 23, 2021August 19, 2021 Aaron Grau aaron grau, club, eb-5, iiusa, north america, opinion, politics, reauthorization

Aaron Grau argues that some EB-5 regional center program advocates, in their pursuit of an ideal but unfeasible reform package, are risking re-authorization altogether.

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Editor's Picks North America 

Clear Answers to All the Questions You Have About EB-5 Right Now

July 20, 2021August 23, 2021 Matthew Galati analysis, club, direct eb-5, eb-5, galati, matthew galati, north america, reauthorization, regional center, residence by investment

Is EB-5 dead? How does direct EB-5 work? Will the regional center program return? Is it true that minimums are back to US$500,000? Matthew Galati provides a jargon-free status update on EB-5.

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North America Policy Updates 

EB-5: Family Members Correctly Count Towards 10,000 Visa Cap, DC District Court Rules

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, eb-5, north america, policy updates, quota, united states, US

The DC Court of appeals has upheld the prevailing interpretation, dashing hopes of a potential tripling of the effective EB-5 quota.

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Capitol Letters North America Opinion 

Grau: EB-5 Regional Center Program Lapse is a Temporary Setback

July 10, 2021August 19, 2021 Aaron Grau aaron grau, club, eb-5, iiusa, north america, opinion, politics, reauthorization, regional center, residence by investment

Though the Senate rejected Grassley and Leahy’s request for unanimous consent, reauthorization bills are still pending, writes Aaron Grau.

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Senate Rejects Grassley-Leahy Reauthorization Bill: EB-5 Regional Center Program Will Sunset Next Thursday

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, eb-5, grassley-leahy, north america, policy updates, politics, reauthorization, regional center, suzanne lazicki

What many had feared has happened: The regional center program will expire next week, potentially affecting as many as 100,000 investors.

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North America Policy Updates 

EB-5 Min. Investment Back to US$500k as Court Vacates Modernization Rule – For Now

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim aaron grau, club, eb-5, galati, greenberg traurig, policy updates, politics, reauthorization, regional center, united states, usa

Following a ruling yesterday, the EB-5 Modernization Rule, which raised the program’s minimum investments in 2019, is no longer in effect. That could change quickly.

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North America Opinion 

Canada: Forget the Startup Visa – Focus on Regional Pilots

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 Ahmad Abbas ahmad abbas, canada, club, north america, opinion, regional pilot, residence by investment, startup visa

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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Capitol Letters North America 

Why There’s Still Opposition to EB-5 Reauthorization That Addresses Integrity and Reform

May 19, 2021August 19, 2021 Aaron Grau aaron grau, club, eb-5, iiusa, opinion, residence by investment, united states, usa

Aaron L. Grau, Executive Director of IIUSA, asks why “opposition continues to mysteriously fester” regarding EB-5 program reform.

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North America Reasonable Doubt 

Under Cover of COVID, The US Is Preventing Citizens from Renouncing – On Purpose

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 David Lesperance club, david lesperance, north america, opinion, reasonable doubt, renouncing citizenship, united states, US

US consulates haven’t been taking renunciation appointments for over a year, ostensibly because of COVID. David Lesperance isn’t buying it.

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North America Policy Updates 

Biden Admin. Breathes New Life into International Entrepreneur Program

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim biden, club, entrepreneur, international entrepreneur rule, north america, policy updates, united states, US

The White House plans to market the International Entrepreneur Rule, which allows foreign founders to work in the US for up to five years.

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Editor's Picks North America Policy Updates 

Québec Extends Suspension of Immigrant Investor Program to 2023

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim canada, club, golden visa, mandeville, policy updates, qiip, quebec, residence by investment, sam bayat

The “QIIP is dead in the water,” lamented Sam Bayat on learning that Quebec will extend its program moratorium for a third time in 16 months.

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North America Ten On The Weekend 

US Market Activation is “Largest Opportunity in Mobility Industry’s History”: 10 on the Weekend – Rogelio Caceres

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, interviews, north america, rogelio caceres, totw, united states, US

After raising $190m from investors migrating to the US, Rogelio Caceres is gearing up to meet the exploding demand in the opposite direction.

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Editor's Picks North America Reasonable Doubt 

Yes, American Citizens Can and Will Leave to Avoid Wealth Taxes

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 David Lesperance americans, citizenship by investment, club, david lesperance, north america, opinion, reasonable doubt, renouncing citizenship, united states

David Lesperance: Democrat Senators’ assertions notwithstanding, US citizens are renouncing citizenships at the mere prospect of wealth taxes.

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North America Tajick's Take 

Quebec IIP’s Future Hangs in the Balance as Govt. to Decide its Fate in March

February 4, 2021April 5, 2021 Stephane Tajick backlog, canada, club, golden visa, north america, qiip, quebec, residence by investment, retention, tajick, tajick's take

As Canada and Quebec battle the COVID-19 pandemic with curfews and travel restrictions, the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) is getting ready for a showdown that will decide its fate.

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North America Opinion 

It’s a New Day for Entrepreneur Immigration to the United States

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Angie Rupert angie rupert, club, e2, entrepreneur, north america, opinion, residence by investment, united states

Angie Rupert writes about how vaccinations, an immigration-friendly government, and a forecast post-pandemic consumption boom could spur a new wave of immigrant entrepreneurs.

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Intel & Data North America 

COVID-Related Consulate Closures Drive 47% Drop in E2 Visa Approvals in FY2020

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, data, e2, north america, patrick findaro, residence by investment, statistics, united states

Only 18% of E2 approvals in FY2020 were issued during the last six months of the year. As consulates gradually resume services, the program faces a long climb back.

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North America Policy Updates 

EB-5 Community on Edge As Bill That Would Do Away With Per-Country Limits Also Passes Senate

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim aaron grau, club, eb-5, golden visa, iiusa, north america, policy updates, retrogression, suzanne lazicki, united states, usa

If passed, the bill would see EB-5 wait times for applicants filing today equalized to more than eight years, regardless of country of origin.

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North America Policy Updates 

EB-5 Allocated Record 18,567 Visas for FY2021 As Program Extended Through Dec 11th

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim aaron grau, backlog, club, eb-5, extension, golden visa, iiusa, residence by investment, retrogression, suzanne lazicki

In a big week for EB-5, the program received another short-term extension and nearly doubled its number of available visas.

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The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results
Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results

May 16, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on 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.

Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option
Policy Updates 

Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option

May 15, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on 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.”

Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals

May 13, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on 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.

Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021

May 12, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on 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.

EB-5: Regional Center Redesignation “Not Required” Say Congressional Leaders in Letter to Mayorkas
North America 

EB-5: Regional Center Redesignation “Not Required” Say Congressional Leaders in Letter to Mayorkas

May 11, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on 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.

“[…] They Want to Keep Making a Lot of Money off it” – IM People in The News This Week
IM People in The News 

“[…] They Want to Keep Making a Lot of Money off it” – IM People in The News This Week

May 9, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on “[…] 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.

Portugal Golden Visa Fund Investment so Far in 2022 Already Exceeds Last Year’s Total
Europe Intel & Data 

Portugal Golden Visa Fund Investment so Far in 2022 Already Exceeds Last Year’s Total

May 8, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on 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.

IMI Private Briefing May 2022 Out Now
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IMI Private Briefing May 2022 Out Now

May 7, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on 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.

A History of Citizenship by Investment – Infographic (May 2022 Update)
Editor's Picks Industry Trends Intel & Data 

A History of Citizenship by Investment – Infographic (May 2022 Update)

May 5, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on 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.

Podcast: Free Private Cities, Governance as a Service, and Coercion-Free Jurisdictions – With Dr. Titus Gebel
Podcast 

Podcast: Free Private Cities, Governance as a Service, and Coercion-Free Jurisdictions – With Dr. Titus Gebel

May 4, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on 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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