Podcast Episodes

“Every Application Will Be Different” Experts Analyze Malta’s Transition to Citizenship by Merit

Muscat Azzopardi, Major, Willis, and Aysever agree that Malta’s CBM model won’t rest on fixed-value donations or one-off payments.

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6 months ago

This Week in IM - Aug 21: 🇺🇸 Reviewing 55M Visa Holders for “Good Morals”, 🇳🇿 Launches New Investor Visa, 🇦🇪 GV Attracts 2K Creators, ++

🎙️ Opinion: Trust is Firms’ Greatest Weapon
🇳🇿 Launches New Investor Visa
🇰🇷 Imposes Ban on Foreigner-Owned Property
🇺🇸 Reviewing 55M Visa Holders for “…

6 months ago

Only Two Countries Still Offer 2-Year Citizenship as Peru Extends Naturalization Timeline

Peru has exited the short list of countries with a two-year citizenship timeline, leaving Argentina as the only Mercosur member with a quick pathway …

6 months ago

New Zealand Considers Relaxing Foreign Home Buyer Ban

New Zealand may relax its foreign buyer ban, in place since 2018, but experts doubt it will significantly boost demand for investor visas.

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6 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program Draws Over 40,000 Applicants in 18 Months

The Saudi Premium Residency program approved 8,000 residents in 2024. Real estate agent Mohammed AlWahhabi said foreign residents seeking “stability …

6 months, 1 week ago

Latvia Golden Visa on Track for 51% Annual Growth as Real Estate Option Bounces Back

Real estate investment has rebounded, and Turkish applicants lead. Latvia is on pace for its strongest year since 2021.

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6 months, 1 week ago

The Lead Gen Trap: Why RCBI Firms Are Paying More and Converting Less

Alaattin Kilic writes that lead generation alone no longer drives results for RCBI firms when product-market fit and clear messaging are absent.

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6 months, 1 week ago

New EB-5 Ruling Eases Timelines for Post-RIA Investors

A court has ruled that investors must keep capital at risk for only 2 years, reducing the sustainment timeline for backlogged countries.

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6 months, 1 week ago

“No Longer the Cheapest or Most Hands-Off”: Experts Examine Caribbean CBI Residency Requirement

Nick Stevens, Serhan Aysever, and Gokce Emer share contrasting views on the impact of a 30-day stay rule on Caribbean citizenship by investment.

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6 months, 1 week ago

This Week in IM - Aug 21: 🇲🇹 Experts Examine CBM Model, 🇱🇻 GV to Growing 51%, 🇮🇹 90% Tax Exemption Guide for Academics, ++

🇮🇹 90% Tax Exemption Guide for Academics
🇲🇹 Experts Examine New CBM Model
🇵🇪 Extends Short Naturalization Timeline
🇳🇿 Reconsiders Foreign RE Buyer Ban
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6 months, 1 week ago