Category: Articles

Empowering Investment Migration Professionals: IMC Launches new Executive Master’s Programme Amid Unprecedented Global Changes

The Investment Migration Council unveils its Executive Master’s Programme, designed to assist professionals in navigating the multidimensional challenges of the rapidly evolving investment migration landscape. Dr Dee Allen and Philip Allen have assisted the IMC in developing the programme, and here they explain what students can expect. 2023 was an eventful year for investment migration, […]

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CBI Interviews Offer In-Depth Insights and Reveal Disparities

Sachit Kumar, Managing Director of Globe Detective Agency (GDA), believes personal interviews are an important additional step in the due diligence process and help to paint a clearer picture. In 2023, Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) units integrated personal interviews into their application process. This strategic decision followed discussions between representatives from the United States […]

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Amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Law: A New Paradigm for Residence Permit Applicants

Diogo Capela discusses the most recent amendments to Portugal’s Nationality Law. In January 2024, the Portuguese Parliament approved a significant set of amendments to the Nationality Law, marking an important turning point for those seeking to obtain a residence permit in Portugal. Among the various legislative changes presented, one of the most notable redefines the […]

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Citizenship by Investment: A Year of Transformation in the Caribbean

The year 2023 has ushered in a series of significant alterations in the citizenship by investment (CBI) pathways of several Caribbean nations. Yet, the pressing question remains: has the overhaul genuinely persuaded the skeptics among international partners and critics? In 2023, the Caribbean investment migration nations witnessed the “Brussels Effect” in full force. Coined by […]

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3 Questions for 2024

As 2024 unfolds, the world faces a series of pressing questions and challenges that reverberate across various domains. Cybersecurity threats, the far-reaching impact of economic shifts and A.I. , we explore issues that will impact investment migration in 2024. 1. Cyberattacks are proliferating, causing trillions of dollars of damage every year. How safe is investment […]

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Portugal’s Residency Visas

An article written by Rogério Fernandes Ferreira, Founder & Managing Partner and Duarte Ornelas Monteiro, Managing Senior Lawyer of RFF Lawyers The Golden Visa changes are not yet in force, as they still need to be approved by the Portuguese President of the Republic and, afterwards, published in the “National Republic Gazette”. However, as analyzed […]

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Amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Law: A New Paradigm for Residence Permit Applicants

Written by Diogo Capela IMCM, Partner at Lamares, Capela & Associados Last Friday (5 January), the Portuguese Parliament approved a significant set of amendments to the Nationality Law, marking an important turning point for those seeking to obtain a residence permit in Portugal. Among the various legislative changes presented, one of the most notable redefines […]

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Spain’s Growing Allure for Residency-by Investment (RBI) Seekers

An article written by Alexander Osetinskiy IMCM, Partner at PRO-Relocation In today’s world, navigating through the challenges has become increasingly difficult due to the fast-paced globalization and political and social uncertainties. This situation is particularly prevalent in regions with limited opportunities and high instability. Amidst the complexity, there is a glimmer of hope for those […]

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