Immigration Lawyers Optimistic on Prospects for Jus Soli in Portugal This Year
Two months ago, President de Sousa vetoed the amendments that Parliament had approved, but not because he objects to jus sanguinis.
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The Protracted Demise of Latvia’s Golden Visa
Once first among its European equals, Latvia’s golden visa has languished since 2014. 93% of the program’s total FDI stems from before 2016.
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Dominica Becomes Latest CIP to Announce More Flexible Dependent Definitions
Loath to set off a price war, Caribbean CIPs are competing on inclusiveness. Yesterday, it was Dominica’s turn to revamp terms for families.
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As CIP Moratorium Expires, Moldova Still Undecided on Program’s Future
The government, however, says it will propose a further extension of the moratorium, one that could last until 2021 if approved by parliament.
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After Waiting Two Years for Greek Golden Visas, 35 Investors Prepare Class Action Suit
The 35 Chinese applicants demand an immediate granting of their visas, compensation, and the bringing to justice of the responsible bureaucrats.
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Malta IIP Not Going Anywhere, New PM Affirms – Opposition to Sit Out Regulator-Appointment
Malta’s Opposition does not want to engage in MIIP-reform talks with the new PM, Robert Abela, who has indicated he has no plans to end the program.
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Portugal Realtors’ Association Urges Caution on Golden Visa Reform
“I would not be shocked if [in Lisbon and Porto], the minimum investment requirement went from EUR 500,000 to EUR 1m,” says the President of APEMIP.
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IMC Introduces Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
“This is another step in further professionalizing our industry and harmonizing standards globally,” says Bruno L’ecuyer in an email to IMI.
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Cyprus CIP Agents Have Until Feb 15 to Prove 2013-18 Clients Maintained Investments
Service providers must provide papers proving all their clients going back to 2013 kept their investments according to the requirements by February 15th.
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Programs Mulling Price-Hikes in 2020: What is the Optimal Min. Investment Requirement?
A handful of investment migration programs are weighing the introduction of higher investment thresholds this year. How can they price it correctly?
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Australian Govt. Says Min. Investment Requirements for Investor Visas Are Too Low
Capped at 6,862 applications a year, Australia’s BIIP is invariably oversubscribed. This, says the government, leaves room for significant price increases.
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Moldova Extends Moratorium on CIP
The Ministry of Interior, together with various public institutions, will spend the next 30 days to craft a report for the government, which will subsequently determine the program’s future.
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Vanuatu Govt. Moves to Stop Agents Undercutting Official Price
Undercutting of the Government’s officially sanctioned retail price has led to confusion in the market-place, writes James. E. Harris.
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Egyptian Cabinet Approves CIP-Law, Formalizes Requirements
Egypt is set to open the world’s 13th formal citizenship by investment program, with minimum investments starting at US$250,000.
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EESC Echoes Eur. Parliament’s “Phase-Out” Call – “Intellectually Disingenuous,” Says IMC
The IMC expresses chagrin at being excluded from consultations on a report it says was “hijacked by ill-informed, unaccountable third party organizations.”
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Greece to Allow Credit Card Payments for Residence by Investment Program
In a decision diametrically opposed to that of the previous government, Greek authorities move to allow the use of POS-terminals for golden visa investments.
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The Cost of Granting Citizenship to Newborns When the Rest of the Family Already Have It
You spent a lot of money and time to get citizenship for your family. Now, a new child is expected. What will it cost to give your newborn a citizenship?
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Greek Govt. Reportedly Weighs Golden Visa Price Doubling, Compulsory Stay
Unconfirmed reports indicate Greece will double its minimum investment requirement, introduce compulsory stays, and mandate minimum spending.
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More Unconfirmed Reports on Greek Citizenship by Investment Plans Surface, This Time With Details
All reports so far point to plans of a Greek CIP that, by virtue of its investment requirements, would compete directly with that of Cyprus.
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Has New Zealand’s Ban on Foreigners Buying Houses Worked?
In 2017, New Zealand introduced a partial ban on foreign property buyers. Nearly two years later, Ed Kennedy asks if the policy has had the desired effect.
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