Top 10 Investment Migration Programs Approved 100,000+ Investors Just in the Last 4 Years
Over the last four years, the number of main applicants approved by just the ten largest programs averaged nearly 28,000 a year.
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CIP Turkey Takes the Term “Full-Service Provider” Literally
CIP Turkey goes the extra mile in helping clients invest in Turkey, gain citizenship via crypto, and to build a new life for their clients.
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The 10 Largest Investment Migration Programs in 2020 by Approval Volume
The pandemic year left an indelible mark on virtually every investment migration program but by no means in equal measure.
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Cautionary Tales from the Turkey CIP: Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes
İsrafil Kahraman recounts five anecdotes of investors who had their Turkey citizenship applications rejected because of simple mistakes.
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Boka Place in Porto Montenegro: The Profitable Route to European Citizenship
Units start from EUR 190,000 and qualify the investor for citizenship in what’s widely considered the next-in-line EU member country.
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The US “Wants to Kill” Caribbean CIPs, PM Browne Says
Reacting to the State Department’s Report, PM Browne said Washington’s accusations against himself and regional CIPs were based on hearsay.
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Kenya “Pushing Ahead” With Citizenship by Investment Program, Says KenInvest Director
Kenya’s Investment Authority is drafting legal amendments that would permit a CIP. Its chairman says “there’s really no opposition to it.”
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Montenegro CIP, We Hardly Knew Ye
Stephane Tajick laments that Montenegro’s government never gave the country’s CIP a chance to prove its mettle before settling its fate.
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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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Grenada’s 2020 CIP Revenue Shattered Records, Real Estate Investment Up 106%
Grenada’s CIP broke records for the number of applications, approvals, new citizens, real estate investments, and overall program revenue.
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US State Dept. Human Rights Report Flags Five CIPs for Transparency Concerns
The report noted shortcomings in transparency (and the potential or actualized corruption that such opacity engenders) among five CIPs.
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Indian Supreme Court Prohibits Practice Of Law By Foreign Firms In India
“Consultants in India who are not licensed and who give legal advice regarding foreign immigration laws, are in violation of the Advocates Act of India.”
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Montenegrin Govt. Proposes to Not Extend CIP Beyond Dec 31st Expiration, Replace it With Skill-Based Program
The government indicated the program’s economic benefits so far did not justify jeopardizing EU accession talks.
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EUR 200k North Macedonian Citizenship by Investment Program Nears Launch
There’s been talk of opening a CIP in North Macedonia for several years. Developments this week indicate such an event is now close at hand.
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Since You Asked: What Commissions Do Caribbean Citizenship Programs Pay Agents?
A reader wants to know, once and for all, how much each program pays agents in commissions. Answering that question is harder than you think.
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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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Number of Accredited CBI Agents Worldwide Down by 70% in Last Six Months
In August 2020, more than a thousand agents worldwide held a citizenship by investment accreditation. Today, that number has fallen to 307.
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Interest in Secret Bay Magnified by Vaccine Rollout, Crypto-Surge, and Post-COVID Demand for CBI
Crypto-investors eye citizenship in Dominica for more personal freedom, and fewer lockdowns and restrictions, says Gregor Nassief.
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Weekend of Libel: Range Developments, Vanuatu Govt. React to False Claims
Mohammed Asaria warns of legal action against competitors he says employ “dirty tricks”. Vanuatu assures its Schengen-access is not imperiled.
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Bulgaria Revamps Its R/CBI Program: New Investment Options, Faster Processing
If you thought Bulgaria’s RCBI program was on its last legs, think again: The program is relaunching with renewed support from the government.
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