Solimano: Investment Migration’s Role in Tackling Development Challenges
“As a general rule, it is not advisable to earmark the revenues generated by RCBI programs to reduce public sector debt,” writes Andrés Solimano.
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Mobility Standard #5 – Citizens of Bitcoin, Ancestry-Based Citizenship, and Sovereign Individuals
Citizenship by descent, states competing for citizens, and CBI as employee performance bonus are just some of the topics we discussed in the 5th episode of the Mobility Standard.
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NZ Govt. Reportedly Mulls Ending Category 1 Investor Visa, Raising Capital Requirement to NZ$25m
“The program is a mess at the moment,” says ANZ Migration’s James Hall. Some of his clients have waited more than a year for approvals that normally take 3 months.
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“We’re Responsible for Half the Rehabilitation-Option Golden Visas in Portugal”: Mercan’s Jerry Morgan
Jerry Morgan attributes his company’s success to superior products and a flawless track record. He also says he “couldn’t be happier” with Portugal’s upcoming golden visa changes.
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Portugal’s Cheaper, Faster D7 Visa Increasingly Taking Market Share Away From Golden Visa
“Agents around the world are promoting the D7 on a massive scale,” says Patricia Valadas Coriel. That explains dropping volume for the golden visa.
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UK Tier 1 Specialist Dolfin Closes Doors in Wake of FCA Restriction Order
Dolfin Financial, which once managed GBP 1.3 billion on behalf of clients, has filed for special administration in the city’s High Court.
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Curaçao Revamps Investor Permit Program, Path to Dutch Citizenship in 5 Years
The right to live in both the Caribbean and the EU, with a path to EU citizenship in five years, now starting at US$280,000 in Curaçao.
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The Risk of Not Diversifying Your Mobility Assets is Unacceptably High
Just as Bitcoin is now widely regarded as a hedge against inflation, an alternative residence is regarded as a hedge against all manner of adverse macro events, writes Nirbhay Handa.
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After 21 Months, No End in Sight for MM2H Suspension – Political Turf War to Blame, Say Insiders
Despite repeated assurances of an imminent reopening, the MM2H remains inactive 21 months after its initial suspension. Insiders say politicking is to blame.
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The Cayman Islands – A Safe And Welcoming Home for High-Net-Worth Families
This article discusses factors that attract families to the Cayman Islands and why, with its unique offering in the Caribbean, this trend is set to continue.
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Greece 2020 Golden Visa Figures Retroactively Adjusted Upward by 133%
The revision indicates that while 2020 was still a dismal year for the program, it was 133% better than previously signaled.
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Portugal Approves First EUR 250,000 “Cultural Heritage” Golden Visa as Investment Dips to Multi-Year Low
Though May was one of the Portuguese golden visa’s slowest months on record, it also saw the passing of certain milestones.
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After Historic Legal Tender Move, Bukele Aims to Open BTC-Denominated Golden Visa in El Salvador
Having made Bitcoin legal tender in a sovereign state for the first time, Salvadorian President Bukele now promises permanent residency to those who invest BTC 3.
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Bahamas Amendment Lays Foundation for New Residence by Investment Program
An amendment to the country’s Immigration Act would allow the Bahamian government to specify investment amounts and types starting next month.
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How to Have Your Cake And Eat It, by Being British, But European Too
EU blues? Buyer’s remorse? Sorted. Be British. Be European too. “It is simple,” says Robin Chapman at Passports Global Ltd.
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Irish IIP on the Verge of Joining Exclusive Billion-Euro Golden Visa Club
Ireland’s IIP is about to become the sixth European golden visa to raise a billion euros. We look back at how long it took Europe’s programs to raise their first billion.
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American Interest in UK Investor Visas Continues to Grow – 1 in 4 Iranians Rejected
More than one in four Iranians, 22% of Pakistanis, 16% of Indians, and 13% of Egyptians have historically been turned away. No Brazilians have ever been rejected.
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An Overview of Panama’s New Qualified Investor PR Program
A US$300,000 investment leading to permanent residency in a matter of weeks, and citizenship in 1-5 years, depending on nationality.
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COVID, Ultimately, Benefited Investment Migration Industry, 2021 IM Executive Survey Responses Show
Following the initial shock in spring 2020 that sent inquiry volumes plummeting worldwide, investment migration has emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever.
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Australia to Raise Investor Visa Min. Investment by Another Million From July
The total investment amount for the Investor Visa will rise from AUD 1.5 to AUD 2.5 million on July 1st.
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