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Industry Trends North America 

SCOTUS Abortion Decision Drives Gush of US-Based Investment Migration Inquiries

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, david lesperance, eric major, industry trends, north america, rogelio caceres, scotus, US, usa

“I’ve been receiving about a dozen inquiries a day, up from the one or two US-based inquiries I typically get daily,” says Lesperance.

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North America Policy Updates 

USCIS Drops Bombshell EB-5 Q&A Hours Before One-Sided, Overwhelmingly Negative “Listening Session”

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 Matthew Galati club, eb-5, jaddou, matthew galati, north america, policy updates, regional center, united states, usa, uscis

All Regional Center designations are now defunct and all entities seeking to recruit RC-based investors must file for designation again.

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Intel & Data North America 

US Millionaires’ Citizenship Renunciations Nosedive in 2022, Exactly as Predicted in 2020

April 28, 2022April 30, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, data, david lesperance, expat list, expatriation, north america, renouncing citizenship, statistics

Just as Lesperance foresaw 18 months ago, citizenship renunciations among wealthy Americans are cratering. Here’s what he expects next.

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Editor's Picks North America Policy Updates 

EB-5 Reform Bill Will Pass Today: Regional Center Program to Be Reauthorized Until 2027

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Ishaan Khanna aiia, club, eb-5, golden visa, ishaan khanna, north america, reauthorization, regional center, residence by investment, united states, US, usa

The EB-5 Reform will bring minimum investment levels to $800,000 and $1,050,000 and grandfather in existing regional center investors.

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North America 

US Bipartisan Bill Aims to End Visa-Free Travel to US, EU, UK for Countries with Citizenship by Investment Programs

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 David Bonellie cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, north america, policy updates, politics

The bipartisan bill not only seeks to exclude countries with CIPs from the US visa waiver program, but also from visa-free travel to Europe.

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North America Tajick's Take 

Understanding What Motivates the American Investor Migrant

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Stephane Tajick club, north america, opinion, residence by investment, stephane tajick, tajick's take, united states, usa

Stephane Tajick has spent the last year catering to the growing US market for investment migration. Here’s what he’s learned.

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North America Policy Updates 

$500,000 EB-5 Investment Minimum Confirmed as DHS Withdraws Behring Case Appeal

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim behring, club, eb-5, matthew galati, north america, policy updates, regional center

The Department of Homeland Security will not appeal the Behring ruling after all, confirming $500,000 minimum investments for direct EB5.

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Capitol Letters North America 

How Redeployment of At-Risk EB-5 Capital Works During The Regional Center Program Lapse

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Aaron Grau aaron grau, analysis, at-risk, club, eb-5, golden visa, iiusa, north america, redeployment, residence by investment, united states, usa

Now that the regional center program has lapsed, maintaining EB-5 capital at-risk through redeployment poses challenges, writes Aaron Grau.

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Intel & Data North America 

US Govt. “Trying to Stem The Flow of Expatriation” as IRS Names Nearly 1,000 Americans in Q3 Renunciation Update

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, david lesperance, expat list, expatriation, north america, renouncing citizenship, statistics, united states

David Lesperance says the US govt. is systematically suppressing expatriation and is hiding the true numbers to avoid encouraging more of it.

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North America 

Expat Group Sues US State Dept. Over Suspension of Renunciation Services, Violation of 5th Amendment

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim accidental americans, club, expatriation, fabien lehagre, north america, renouncing citizenship, united states

The US govt. is making renunciation practically impossible. That violates the constitution, says the association now suing the State Dept.

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North America Podcast 

Fighting City Hall and Winning: Matt “Sue ‘Em” Galati on Making the US Govt. Follow its Own Rules

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, eb-5, eb-5 ic, galati, iiusa, matthew galati, mobility standard, north america, podcast, regional center, united states, usa

“By filing numerous lawsuits because the agency wasn’t doing anything in 2019, we finally got the agency moving again,” says Matt Galati.

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Intel & Data North America 

Vietnamese Applicants Top Canada Startup Visa Recipients

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim bastien trelcat, canada, club, data, harvey law, hlg, north america, startup visa, statistics, vietnam

In 2019, says Bastien Trelcat, “some consultants started abusing loopholes in the program, such as by selling it as a passive investment,” which has resulted in lower approval rates.

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Capitol Letters North America 

Lapse of EB-5 Regional Center Program Jeopardizes $15bn in Capital Investment, Nearly Half a Million Jobs

September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 Aaron Grau aaron grau, capitol letters, club, eb-5, north america, opinion, regional center, united states

Tens of thousands of lawsuits could stem from the Regional Center Program’s lapse, warns IIUSA’s Executive Director Aaron L. Grau.

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Intel & Data North America 

With No Regional Center-Based EB-5 Applications to Process, Why is I-829 Adjudication Slowing?

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, direct eb-5, eb-5, golden visa, north america, residence by investment, suzanne lazicki, united states

The Investor Program Office at the USCIS had three jobs to do. With the regional center closed, they have only one. So, what’s the hold-up with I-829s?

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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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Editor's Picks North America Policy Updates 

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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The Impacto Fund: A Different Approach to Portugal Golden Visa Investment
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The Impacto Fund: A Different Approach to Portugal Golden Visa Investment

July 5, 2022 Contributor Comments Off on The Impacto Fund: A Different Approach to Portugal Golden Visa Investment

The Impacto Fund has a different approach to the market because of its debt structure and a strong focus on capital preservation.

How to Get Your Business Ready for a UK Innovator and Startup Visa Endorsing Body
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How to Get Your Business Ready for a UK Innovator and Startup Visa Endorsing Body

July 4, 2022 John Courtney Comments Off on How to Get Your Business Ready for a UK Innovator and Startup Visa Endorsing Body

To qualify for a UK Startup or Innovator Visa, applicants must obtain the endorsement of designated endorsing bodies. John Courtney explains how to get it.

“Citizenship is Something Fundamentally Unfair”: Investment Migration People in The News This Week
IM People in The News 

“Citizenship is Something Fundamentally Unfair”: Investment Migration People in The News This Week

July 3, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on “Citizenship is Something Fundamentally Unfair”: Investment Migration People in The News This Week

IM people in the news this week include David Lesperance, Christian Kälin, Murat Coskun, and Inês Azevedo.

The Truth About the UAE’s Golden Visa: Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be
MENA Opinion 

The Truth About the UAE’s Golden Visa: Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be

July 1, 2022 Saahil Menon Comments Off on The Truth About the UAE’s Golden Visa: Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be

Saahil Menon points out that the program is no path to permanent settlement in the UAE, and questions if settlement there is even desirable.

Can’t Help But Thrive in the Long Run: The Misunderstood Economic Prospect of Turkey
Greco's Geopolitics MENA Opinion 

Can’t Help But Thrive in the Long Run: The Misunderstood Economic Prospect of Turkey

June 30, 2022 Brian Greco Comments Off on Can’t Help But Thrive in the Long Run: The Misunderstood Economic Prospect of Turkey

Wild inflation? Yes. Hot money flows? Sure. Capricious politics? Absolutely. But economic fundamentals? As sound as they come, argues Brian Greco.

Bluemina: 25 Years of Successfully Leading Dual Citizenship and Permanent Residency in MENA Region
MENA Sponsored Feature 

Bluemina: 25 Years of Successfully Leading Dual Citizenship and Permanent Residency in MENA Region

June 30, 2022 Contributor Comments Off on Bluemina: 25 Years of Successfully Leading Dual Citizenship and Permanent Residency in MENA Region

After 25 years in the business, Bluemina has helped more than 12,000 families fulfill their citizenship and residency dreams.

Grenada CIP Head Confirms: Non-Sanctioned Russians Welcome to Apply Again, on Case-by-Case Basis
Caribbean Policy Updates 

Grenada CIP Head Confirms: Non-Sanctioned Russians Welcome to Apply Again, on Case-by-Case Basis

June 29, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Grenada CIP Head Confirms: Non-Sanctioned Russians Welcome to Apply Again, on Case-by-Case Basis

Non-sanctioned Russian and Belarusian investors are officially welcome to apply to Grenada’s citizenship by investment program again.

SCOTUS Abortion Decision Drives Gush of US-Based Investment Migration Inquiries
Industry Trends North America 

SCOTUS Abortion Decision Drives Gush of US-Based Investment Migration Inquiries

June 28, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on SCOTUS Abortion Decision Drives Gush of US-Based Investment Migration Inquiries

“I’ve been receiving about a dozen inquiries a day, up from the one or two US-based inquiries I typically get daily,” says Lesperance.

Invest in Europe’s Emerging Destination: A Permanent Address in Porto Montenegro – Your Path to Citizenship
Europe Sponsored Feature 

Invest in Europe’s Emerging Destination: A Permanent Address in Porto Montenegro – Your Path to Citizenship

June 27, 2022 Contributor Comments Off on Invest in Europe’s Emerging Destination: A Permanent Address in Porto Montenegro – Your Path to Citizenship

Invest in a burgeoning European destination, live in a state-of-the-art home, and become a citizen of a business-friendly, mild-climate country?

Chinese Investor Migrant Data 2021: Application Volume Still Far Below 2019 Levels
China Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

Chinese Investor Migrant Data 2021: Application Volume Still Far Below 2019 Levels

June 27, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Chinese Investor Migrant Data 2021: Application Volume Still Far Below 2019 Levels

While contours of a recovery from 2020’s drop in Chinese IM program participation are becoming apparent, the market remains in the doldrums.

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