Investors are at the heart of investment migration. Entrepreneur Dariush Soudi examines the mindset that drives investors and sets them up for long-term financial success. Investing is a sophisticated financial technique thousands of successful entrepreneurs use for wealth accumulation. However, it’s more than a series of financial transactions; it represents a strategic approach to freedom. […]
In November 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) released a joint report on investment migration. Dive into the IM Yearbook’s breakdown of its key takeaways, exploring the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. Investment migration is no stranger to outside scrutiny. From the International […]
Discover the power and potential of the Start-Up Visa in fostering entrepreneurship as we delve into the past, present, and future of one of Canada’s most popular immigration pathways with Startup Visa Services CEO Slava Apel. In 2010, Martin Basiri arrived in Canada from Iran to pursue an engineering degree at the University of Waterloo. […]
Emerging markets hold significant potential for new citizenship and residency pathways, as countries seek to attract investment and entrepreneurial talent, says Michael Waechter, Director of Abode Options. The UAE has transformed into a financial hub for the Middle East and Central Asia, drawing expatriates in droves in the process. In fact, expats have been pivotal […]
Investment migration has been put on the fast-track for reinvention, propelled in no small part by the increased pressure of international bodies to reform many of its practices. Bruno L’ecuyer, CEO & Co-Founder of the Investment Migration Council In 2023, investment migration found itself at a crossroads, teetering on the precipice of profound transformation. Last […]
Lee Y. Li, Director of Policy Research and Data Analytics at Invest in the USA (IIUSA), delves into the statistics. In March 2022, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) was passed in the US Congress and subsequently signed into law by President Biden. Several months later, in July 2022, the US Citizenship and Immigration […]
The IMC has overhauled its corporate membership structure and introduced new Business membership tiers. The IM Yearbook sat down with Jacqueline Gauci, Head of Membership Services at the IMC, to discuss the changes. Can you explain the rationale behind introducing new IMC membership tiers? What were the key factors and insights that led to this […]
While the termination of Portugal’s real estate investment option may have disappointed some investors, the country’s residency pathway remains open for those willing to explore alternative options, says Jerome Morgan, Founder, President & CEO of the Mercan Group. Could you provide a brief overview of Mercan Properties? What would you highlight as your most important […]
Stefan Pacher from Austrian law firm Wolf Theiss contends that Austria’s merit-based pathway to citizenship stands as a genuine alternative to citizenship by investment. Austria, distinct from traditional citizenship-by-investment pathways, offers a merit-based route to citizenship through exceptional achievements. Governed by the Austrian Citizenship Act (Staatsbürgerschaftsgesetz), this pathway establishes unique conditions for individuals to acquire […]
The Residency Malta Agency, led by CEO Jonathan Cardona, outlines the key benefits Malta offers for families, digital nomads, as well as start-up founders. The world is witnessing a significant surge in global migration, with high- net-worth individuals from countries facing economic challenges seeking alternative jurisdictions to safeguard their future. The value of freedom of […]
