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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In an exhaustive Q&A, we ask: Is it a government-sanctioned program? Who can become an agent? What are the fees? Was there a tender? and more.
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The UAE says it will naturalize investors. Industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new law, and ready to assist in making it a program.
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The new regulations would, at once, both make the MRVP more economical for the applicant and more profitable for the government of Malta.
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The Kittitian policy, however, differs from those of other regional CIPs in certain key respects, notably on age requirements.
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Not as advertised: A 15-year veteran MM2H advisor questions whether authorities really want foreigners to make Malaysia their second home.
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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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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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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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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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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’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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“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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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