EB-5 Filings Surged in 2025, but the Fine Print Tells a Murkier Story
Varvara Latyntseva
April 2, 2026
Regional Center filings surged 38% year-on-year; direct petitions remain marginal with a 58% denial rate.
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Malaysia MM2H Posts 3,172 Approvals in 2025, Generating Nearly US$1 Billion
Ahmad Abbas
March 26, 2026
3,172 approvals and nearly US$1B in deposits and property; MM2H’s rebound from its disastrous 2021 overhaul is now quantifiable.
Hong Kong’s CIES Tops 3,000 Applications, HK$95 Billion in Anticipated Investment
Ahmad Abbas
March 4, 2026
One rule change in March 2025 triggered a 440% monthly surge. The numbers since make the first year look like a different program.
New Zealand AIP Visa Registers 41 Applications in One Month, Total Reaches 532
Ahmad Abbas
February 5, 2026
Americans lead investor visa surge as New Zealand’s growth category draws bulk of applications since April reforms.
São Tomé Citizenship Program Garners 98 Applications in First 4.5 Months
Ahmad Abbas
January 20, 2026
São Tomé citizenship applicants span 27 countries from Russia to Venezuela. The program averaged 20 submissions monthly since launch.
São Tomé Issues First CBI Passport, Proving Speed Can Coexist With Substance
Partner Content
January 15, 2026
Sao Tome has issued its first passport, approved over 25 files, and is gaining global appeal. NTL Trust examines the statistics behind the program.
Greek Golden Visa Wait Time Hits 14-Month Low as Officials Chip Away at Backlog
Ahmad Abbas
January 6, 2026
Backlog fell over 4% between October and November as Greece completes 88% of 2023 applications and half of 2024’s submissions.
Italy Golden Visa Applications Double in Two Years
Ahmad Abbas
December 22, 2025
Italy’s investor visa applications doubled in the past two years, and one CEO believes that 1,000 applications annually is a real possibility.
ETIAS Could Become the EU’s New Pressure Valve on Caribbean CIPs, Say One-Third of Executives
Ahmad Abbas
December 2, 2025
50% of industry executives doubt Caribbean CBI states will enforce 30 day stays and 75% expect new CBI programs in 2026.
The Investment Migration Program Winners and Losers of 2025
Ahmad Abbas
November 18, 2025
2025 brought unexpected twists in the RCBI world, with once-dominant programs slipping and new contenders rising fast.
Quadrupled in 6 Years: American Clients Now Dominate Investment Migration
Ahmad Abbas
November 11, 2025
Half of firms in the 2025 Investment Migration Executive Survey say Americans are their fastest-growing client group.
Grenada CBI Applications Plunge 45% as Revenue Per Approval Hits All-Time High
Christian Henrik Nesheim
November 7, 2025
Fewer files, richer returns. Grenada’s CIP earns record revenue per investor even as intake slows.
Botswana CBI Program Records 464 Registrations in First Week
Ahmad Abbas
October 6, 2025
Indians and Americans are the largest nationality pools to date, and 27 registrations came from within Botswana.
Greece Cuts Golden Visa Backlog by 10% in Just 3 Months
Ahmad Abbas
August 31, 2025
Greece is on track for about 8,600 applications in 2025, and the backlog has fallen by 4,612 applications since the start of the year.
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program Draws Over 40,000 Applicants in 18 Months
Moustafa Daly
August 18, 2025
The Saudi Premium Residency program approved 8,000 residents in 2024. Real estate agent Mohammed AlWahhabi said foreign residents seeking “stability and freedom” are driving the surge.
Latvia Golden Visa on Track for 51% Annual Growth as Real Estate Option Bounces Back
Ahmad Abbas
August 17, 2025
Real estate investment has rebounded, and Turkish applicants lead. Latvia is on pace for its strongest year since 2021.
Malaysia’s Revamped MM2H Attracts 1,300 Approvals and US$200 Million in Under a Year
Moustafa Daly
August 10, 2025
Following its 2024 overhaul, MM2H posted an 84% boost in inflows, including RM237 million in property and RM597 million in deposits.
Portugal Golden Visa Processing Times Hit Record 39.6 Months as Saint Lucia Delays Continue
Ahmad Abbas
July 18, 2025
Four programs cut processing times in Q2 while others experienced longer waits, creating wider performance gaps.
Grenada CIP Revenue Drops 38% in Q1 Despite Slight Rise in Applications
Ahmad Abbas
June 22, 2025
Fewer dollars came in, but real estate kept Grenada’s citizenship by investment program moving in Q1 2025.
Greece Cuts Golden Visa Backlog, Set for Record Year
Christian Henrik Nesheim
June 10, 2025
Greece improves golden visa processing times, cuts down backlog, yet remains on track for 6th consecutive record year.