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Dominica Accelerates, Italy Takes Lead as Half of Programs Get Faster in Q1

June 21, 2026

An even split: Portugal slipped below its record as Italy overtook Vanuatu for fastest program. IMI’s Q1 Survey is out now.

How a Passport Went from an Asset to “Potential Liability”: 10 On The Weekend with Christophe Suchy

June 20, 2026

“Now the European Union is openly discussing suspending visa-free access for the citizens of countries that run these [CBI] programs.”

Nauru Grants Citizenship to Stateless Applicant Under Climate Program

June 20, 2026

The program’s second publicized stateless case revives a recognition pitch the office first ran in September 2025.

Visa Bans, AI, and a September Deadline: The EB-5 Investor’s 2026

June 19, 2026

A pause on immigrant visas, an adjustment-of-status crackdown, and a September grandfathering deadline are converging on EB-5 applicants.

Canada Suspends Citizenship Certificates Issued Under New Citizenship by Descent Law, Orders Recipients to Return Documents

June 18, 2026

Ottawa issued 4,075 descent certificates since December; but now suspending an undisclosed number over documentation concerns.

Spain’s Migrant Regularization Hits 900,000 Applications, Double the Forecast

June 18, 2026

Madrid’s first general regularization since 2005 has drawn nearly twice its half-million estimate, with less than two weeks left to apply.

Hungary Says Orbán-Era Officials Sold Citizenship to Canadians for Cash

June 18, 2026

Deputy foreign minister Velkey says a discretionary “national interest” route handed EU citizenship to applicants with no Hungarian ties.

GV Investors “Can No Longer Tolerate Any Further Legislative Changes”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week

June 17, 2026

“Portugal must understand that if it does nothing to reverse this situation, it will struggle to attract foreign investors whenever it needs them.”

Oman’s Golden Residency Averages 5,500 Applications a Month Since Relaunch

June 16, 2026

About 70% of applicants already live in Oman, so the volume reads more as residents securing status than fresh foreign money.

Dominica Makes In-Person Visits Mandatory for New CBI Citizens

June 15, 2026

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says successful applicants must now travel to Dominica to receive and renew their passports, ending the program’s no-visit model and moving it in step with neighboring states under US and EU pressure.