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Vanuatu stated that Spira cleared background checks from INTERPOL and Vanuatu's Financial Intelligence Unit when he applied to the CIP. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

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. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Malaysia unveils new MM2h regulations, removes PR pathway, adjusts investment amounts, and issues updated license renewal criteria. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Judges question if genuine links are a real requirement, Malta bases defense on national sovereignty, historical precedent, and rigorous due diligence. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

The Unit, explained the PM, would alert the government whenever a CBI-approved citizen became the subject of criminal investigations. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇲🇹 🇪🇺 Malta and EU Face Off in Court 🇰🇳 St Kitts & Nevis CIP to Open Due Diligence Office in Europe 🇪🇬 Egypt CBI Demand “Massive and Organic” 🇱🇨 St Lucia Deputy PM Defends CIP 🇵🇹 Operation Babel Charges Several Officials and Companies ++ Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Hany Mostafa Moawad says strong local demand-driven by a demographic dividend means foreign buyers need not worry about inflated markups. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Hilaire brands MSR's claims as "false, baseless, malicious, and scandalous" and accuses Chastanet of creating the CIP Wild West.” View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Mercan Properties refutes wrongdoing in Operation Babel corruption probe, as former deputy mayor and prominent developers face charges. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

In this episode, IMI hosted the men behind two prominent X accounts in the global citizenship space: Bowtied Mara and My Latin Life. We discussed: The fastest paths to citizenship in Latin America (and, by extension, the world) The relative strategic advantages of the various Latin American citizenships Whether there's a physical presence requirement for naturalization in Paraguay Naturalizin...

Dr. Laura Madrid Sartoretto provides a detailed analysis on the new government's comprehensive reform of Portugal's immigration system. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Emmanuel says he never implied any wrongdoing on DPM Hilaire's part and that Martinez showed him no evidence to substantiate the RICO claims. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Cypriot Cabinet officially strips Jho Low of citizenship after an independent commission rejected his appeal. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

For a few thousand dollars, you can get permanent residency in Armenia, with a 3-year path to citizenship with no minimum stay requirements. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇱🇨 MSR Media Adds St Lucia Deputy PM to RICO Case  🇦🇲 Armenia’s Nearly Free, Remote Residency  🇨🇾 Cyprus Revokes Another Citizenship  🇺🇸 Americans Are Increasingly Renouncing  🇪🇺 🇲🇹 EU Has “Zero” Chance vs. Malta in Citizenship Sales Case  ++ Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

"A lot of people are coming to see us in Washington DC because they're scared," says Philippe Martinez on Saint Lucian TV. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

As the Commission and Malta prepare to face off in court, Prof. Kochenov stands by his 2020 forecast: "The Commission will be humiliated.” View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

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. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Saint Lucia's PM declares his intention to sign the MoA, and has already made recommendations of his own for its "further strengthening.” View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

The gov't. plans to channel capital from foreign investors to projects that would help integrate immigrants. Just don't call it a golden visa. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week: 🇱🇨 St Lucia Confirms MoA Signing 🇵🇹 Portugal Adds Investment Option to Golden Visa 🇪🇺🇻🇺 EU to Permanently Suspend Vanuatu’s Visa-Free Access 🇬🇷 Greek Golden Visa Processing Hits 18 Months 🇨🇾 Cyprus Probes “Problematic” Citizenship Cases ++ Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

After two years of temporary suspension, the European Commission believes Vanuatu hasn't adequately addressed its security concerns. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

Two-thirds of applications submitted last year (and 8% of those from 2022) remain unprocessed as elevated demand continues unabated. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

The 100 or so cases include ones in which the investors are criminal fugitives, didn't finalize the investments, or only pretended to do so. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .

For just over $500, you can stay in Thailand for up to a year, and six months a year after that, thanks to the new Destination Thailand Visa. View the full article here . Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here .