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More than half of those who lost citizenship are Iraqis, and Philippe May argues further consequences may follow those named in the order. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Siren Chen believes the "new CIES could catalyze a vibrant economic resurgence" of Hong Kong and strengthen its ties with Mainland China. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

While the program has been open since July 1st, no applications have been filed yet. Csaba Magyar explains why. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇪🇸 Spain Proposes Scrapping Golden Visa Altogether  🇵🇹 Portugal Golden Visa Reopens to Russians  🇭🇺 Hungary Golden Visa Implementation Delayed  🇨🇦 3 Alternatives to Canada’s Quota-Limited Start-Up Visa  ++ Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

If adopted, the legislation would eliminate all forms of residence by investment in Spain, explains golden visa specialist and IMI Pro Krista Victorio. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

As new quotas limit the Startup Visa, C-11 Entrepreneur, Intra-Company Transferee, and PNPs provide alternative paths to Canada residency. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

It turns out the ban on Russians and Belarusians, which lasted for two years, was never legal to begin with, explains Madalena Monteiro. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

New USCIS policy details three types of sanctions and discretionary determinations for noncompliance in the EB-5 program. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

"French HNWis would be naive if they didnt react, comments Philippe May. The rich are "clearly preparing to exit, says Bastien Trelcat. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇺🇸 USCIS Stricter on EB-5 Violations  🇫🇷 Wealthy French Seek Expatriation  🇵🇦 Panama Residency Programs Breaking Records  🇪🇺 AML Regulations to Impact EU RCBI Operators  🏝️ European Tax Haven Sark’s Big Plans  ++ Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Demand for real estate investment visas in Panama remains buoyant and is on track to break records in 2024. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

AML6 imposes legal obligations and potential penalties on RCBI operators, making them liable for AML/CFT compliance failures. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Sark - a tiny, self-governing island in the English Channel that has no income or capital gains taxes - is home to just 600 people. For years, the car-and-crime-free island's population was in decline and struggled to sustain even the most basic services.  That was until German entrepreneur Swen Lorenz showed up in 2017 and began singing the island's praises across the European continent...

Having only approved 28% of pending applications, the Cypriot government is now legally bound to review hundreds of rejected CIP cases. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Last month's Caribbean price changes left St. Kitts' donation option uncompetitive. Today, the ClU responds with new prices. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇬🇷 Greece Investors to Restore & Convert Properties 🇵🇹 Portugal Proposes Watered-Down NHR 🇭🇰 Hong Kong CIES Receives 339 Applications 🇨🇾 Cyprus Revokes Citizenship from 2 Russians 🇬🇩 Grenada Extends Application Deadline ++ Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

But specialists doubt whether the new rules will make housing more affordable for locals. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Hong Kong's revamped investment residency scheme sees an uptick in June applications and approvals in principle. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

The government will need support from at least one parliamentary wing to push through a version of the NHR mainly of interest to employees. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Cyprus revokes citizenship of two Russian oligarchs following investigations into 100 cases related to its CIP. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Grenada extends CBI application deadline allowing agents to submit in-progress applications under the old price structure until July 12th. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Sabah officially opens its 10-year residency MM2H program with income, deposit, and real estate requirements. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🌴 All 5 Caribbean CIPs Have New Prices  🇲🇾 Sabah Launches MM2H Program  🇦🇬 Antigua Delays MoA Implementation 30 Days  ++ Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Dominica doubles the CIP donation threshold while maintaining the real estate investment pricing but adjusts its related fees. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

St Lucia CIP announces new prices from Monday but with a 30-day grace period. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .