The Final Shakedown: 8 Countries That Tax You for Leaving
Nagy Szabolcs
March 16, 2026
Most people plan where to move. Few consider what their current country will charge them for leaving.
Tag: united states
How to Increase Visa-Free Travel Without Getting a New Passport
Nagy Szabolcs
February 26, 2026
A second passport is not the only way to expand your global mobility. The right residence permit can unlock dozens of additional destinations without the time, cost, or complexity of acquiring citizenship.
Nicki Minaj Obtains “Free of Charge” Gold Card
Moustafa Daly
January 29, 2026
After nearly 4 decades as a non-citizen, the Trinidad-born rapper says she’s now finalizing US citizenship paperwork after receiving a “free” Gold Card.
Americans Continue Exodus from High-Tax States, Sixth Year Running
Moustafa Daly
January 6, 2026
U-Haul data shows California and New York hemorrhaging residents to low-tax Texas and Florida. Attorney Mona Shah: “The exodus is real and significant.”
IMI Daily’s Most Read 2025: The Biggest Investment Migration Stories This Year
Moustafa Daly
December 24, 2025
From Norway’s secretive CBI ban to Caribbean leaders scrambling to avoid US restrictions, here are our 10 most-read stories from a record 5 million readers in 2025.
Trump Opens $1M Gold Card Applications as Admin Proposes Social Media Checks for EU Tourists
Moustafa Daly
December 11, 2025
The synchronized announcements are no coincidence, says Rafael Cintron.
DHS Proposes EB-5 Fee Cuts: 61% for Regional Centers, 14-17% for Investors
Moustafa Daly
October 24, 2025
Matthew Galati welcomes the proposal but argues it amounts to a concession that DHS overcharged EB‑5 investors for 18 months.
Where to Go If World War 3 Breaks Out: 6 Safe Ports in a Storm
James Nuveen
September 10, 2024
Everyone needs a contingency plan for if/when World War 3 breaks out. James Nuveen details six bolt-hole jurisdictions that may surprise you.
“These Efforts Will Fail”: USCIS Lowers Thresholds for IER Startup Program to Attract Foreign Entrepreneurs
Moustafa Daly
August 8, 2024
Entrepreneurs can now qualify by securing investments worth $264,147, but immigration lawyer Matthew Galati thinks uptake will remain sluggish.
EB-5 Golden Age? Application Volume, Processing Efficiency, and Project Quality All Rising
Varvara Latyntseva
June 20, 2024
1,879 investors started their EB-5 journey in Q2, 2024. Varvara Latyntseva sees signs a new EB-5 golden age is now in the making.
Americans “Don’t Want to Die Working”: Mona Shah on Why Outbound US Migration is Soaring
Moustafa Daly
June 5, 2024
Not only are rich Americans increasingly moving abroad; even foreigners who initially came to the US on EB-5 visas are now leaving, says Shah.
Asians Accounted for 9 in 10 EB-5 Visas Issued in 2023, But Tens of Thousands Still Waiting
Varvara Latyntseva
April 20, 2024
“Demand for the EB-5 program still sharply exceeds the limits established by the US Government,” writes Varvara Latyntseva.
The Tax-Efficient Way to Move to the USA: The Authoritative Guide
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 27, 2024
The authoritative guide on how you or your client can move to the United States while avoiding unnecessary tax consequences.
United States E2 Visa Approvals Hit All-Time High in FY2023
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 15, 2024
Canadians have flocked to the E2 visa to escape Covid restrictions, cold weather, and high taxes, say Angie Rupert and Patrick Findaro.
US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Pants on Fire for US Advisors
David Lesperance
December 27, 2023
The onerous ultimate beneficial ownership reporting requirements under which Europeans have long labored are now coming to America too.
Mona Shah Responds to SEC Allegations of “Offering Unregistered Securities” to EB-5 Investors
Christian Henrik Nesheim
November 22, 2023
“We are confident that we will prevail in court, given the strength of our legal and factual arguments,” Shah said in a statement to IMI.
Coming to America Part 2: Integrated Tax Strategies For Entrepreneurs Relocating to The US
David Lesperance
October 6, 2023
Melvin Warshaw and David Lesperance consider the intersection of tax and immigration law and strategies for those relocating to the US.
United States EB-5 Program: I-526 Application Volume Hit 3.5-Year High This Quarter
Varvara Latyntseva
September 28, 2023
The Q3, 2023 statistical report from USCIS shows demand for EB-5 gaining ground despite stubborn backlogs, writes Varvara Latyntseva.
Coming to America Part 1: Integrated Tax and Immigration Strategies for a Successful Move to the US
David Lesperance
September 25, 2023
Melvin Warshaw and David Lesperance discuss the critical importance of an integrated tax and immigration strategy for those moving to the US.
EB-5: At 2023 Half-Year-Mark, I-526 Petition Volume Already Exceeds 2022 Total – But Denial Rates Remain Elevated
Varvara Latyntseva
July 23, 2023
Not since 2019 have so many investors applied for initial EB-5 visas. But at present, USCIS is rejecting more than half of all applications.