Source: consilium.europa.eu Published: 13 March 2024 EU member states’ ambassadors (Coreper) have agreed their position on a draft regulation which updates a mechanism that allows the EU to suspend visa-free travel for third countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa obligation when travelling to the Schengen area. This new law, when adopted, will boost the […]
Source: independent.com.mt Published: 6 March 2024 The Maltese government has initiated the process of the deprivation of the Maltese citizenship of a person who appeared on a US sanctions list on Tuesday. Ex-Israeli intelligence officer and current CEO of cyber spyware firm Intellexa Tal Dilian was added to the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control […]
Source: Fragomen LLP At a Glance The EU Council has decided to cease negotiations on amendments to the 2003 EU Long-Term Residence Directive following opposition from a limited number of EU Member States. Despite this development, EU Member States can continue to amend their national long-term residence regimes (if they have one) as they see […]
Dominica’s resilience in the face of global challenges and its commitment to sustainable development shine through its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) pathway, offering investors a gateway to a dynamic, environmentally conscious nation. Some countries fall flat in the face of global challenges and environmental inequalities. Not so for the Commonwealth of Dominica: the country’s message […]
St. Kitts and Nevis champions sustainability through investment migration, setting a high standard for future-focused development. Global citizens looking for a country they can trust on sustainability, transparency and innovation have the ‘ gold standard’ in St Kitts and Nevis. The island continues to innovate while also prioritising the integrity of its pioneering CBI programme. […]
Henry Fan, CEO and Co-founder of Globevisa Group, shares insights on the future of the immigration industry and the strategies that will keep clients’ trust and journeys smooth. The world of immigration is like a constantly spinning wheel. With over two decades of experience in this field, I have learned to navigate the turbulent waters […]
Galli Khurelee, Vice President of Global Markets at Hengsheng Group, shares insights about the Grenada National Resort and the Grenada Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme. In the ever-evolving landscape of global citizenship, Grenada stands out as a hidden gem, a destination brimming with untapped potential. In comparison to its Caribbean neighbours, Grenada retains vast opportunities […]
The IM Yearbook sat down with Fragomen’s Nadine Goldfoot to uncover the latest shifts in the UK’s immigration system and place them in the broader context of global investment migration. Immigration has long been a major fault line in UK politics. Brexit was fought, in part, on the basis of controlling the inflow of people, […]
Sibylla Verdi and Davide Petroni explore the profound impact of trust, immigration, and behavioural insights on economic prosperity. The field of Behavioural Sciences has made significant progress over the years and has offered important insights into our understanding of human behaviour. This discipline focuses on the scientific study of human behaviour, emotions, and cognitive processes, […]
The IM Yearbook sat down with Ron Klasko to explore the impact of policy changes on investor sentiment in the EB-5 industry and beyond. The EB-5 programme has undergone significant changes in 2022. How is the programme doing now? It is currently benefiting from pent- up demand after a period of limited progress spanning several […]
