Best Imis Podcasts (2025)

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How to Attract and Convert Investment Migration Leads Online 5:56

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2h ago5:56

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Alaattin Kilic details a repeatable system for RCBI firms to attract, nurture, and close clients through digital assets. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Trump Launches Gold Card, Announces Corporate and Platinum Cards 7:52

1d ago7:52

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Gold card goes live for $1m, corporate cards available for $2m, and non-resident $5m platinum cards coming soon. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Myopia SOS with Prof Ian Flitcroft - Episode 2 - Stride into the water 46:23

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Myopia SOS! Advice from your Agony Aunt Dr Kate Gifford (optometrist), and Agony Uncle Professor Ian Flitcroft (ophthalmologist), helps you tackle the daily realities of myopia management, especially when patients don’t fit the easy mould. In part two of this six part series, Kate and Ian chat across the seas about myopia research and curly clinica…

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Hong Kong Revises Investor Visa: Lower Residential Threshold, Higher Non-Res Cap 3:23

2d ago3:23

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Hong Kong slashes HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) from the residential property threshold; Stephen Barnes calls it “tinkering at the edges.” View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Luxembourg Prepares to Axe Golden Visa Program That Approved Only 9 Applicants 4:48

3d ago4:48

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Home Affairs Minister Léon Gloden tabled legislation to repeal Luxembourg’s golden visa, citing low value and high administrative burdens. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Hong Kong Investment Program Registers 1,900 Applications Worth HK$58 Billion 3:17

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CIES applications jumped 51% in three months, reaching 1,900 by August with HK$58B in the pipeline, tracking toward 2,400-2,800 annually. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Conversations That Stuck: What Drivers Taught Us 30:53

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This week on Wheel-End Wisdom, we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by shining a spotlight on the men and women who keep America moving. Our Territory Managers share real conversations they’ve had with drivers — from the challenges of life on the road to the wisdom and humor that only comes from years behind the wheel. Whether you’r…

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Cyprus Revokes 28 More CBI Citizenships, Bringing Total to 360 5:54

5d ago5:54

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The current Cypriot administration has revoked citizenship from 150 people, including 41 main investors and 109 family members. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Sep 18: 🇱🇺 to Axe Golden Visa, 🇮🇹 to Tie Tax Regime to Investment?, 🇪🇺 Border Biometrics Replacing Passport Stamps, ++ 3:25

6d ago3:25

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🇱🇺 to Axe Golden Visa 🇮🇹 to Tie Tax Regime to Investment? 🇭🇰 CIES Surges in Interest 🇨🇾 Revokes 28 More Citizenships 🇪🇺 Border Biometrics Replacing Passport Stamps 🇲🇾 MM2H Continues Capital Attraction ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from the investment migration industry.…

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EU to Launch Digital Border System on October 12, Replacing Stamps for Visitors 4:39

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The EES will start with major airports, then roll to seaports and land crossings over six months before full implementation across the EU. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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What Happens To Your Car In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? 6:44

7d ago6:44

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In this episode, we’ll explore how Chapter 7 bankruptcy can affect your car, including exemptions, equity, and the options available to keep it. Make sure to keep your car during the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process by consulting with our Honolulu bankruptcy lawyers at Blake Goodman. Reach out to our law firm today for a consultation and benefit from o…

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Foreign Residents Pump RM84.2 Billion Into Malaysia’s Economy Amid MM2H Fraud Case 4:34

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Foreign Residents Pump RM84.2 Billion Into Malaysia’s Economy Amid MM2H Fraud Case View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Behind the Scenes of CBI Screening: How Due Diligence Really Works 6:57

9d ago6:57

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Lesperance and Peters give insights into the world of CBI due diligence, what happens behind the scenes, and more. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Survey Finds Wealth Tax Could Prompt Half of British HNWIs to Leave 10:20

10d ago10:20

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Arton Capital’s survey of over 1,000 British millionaires finds that 53% may leave the UK over a wealth tax, while 83% have considered RCBI. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Ireland Sets IIP Approval Record Two Years After Program Closes 4:41

11d ago4:41

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Ireland approved 538 golden visa applications in 2024, more than double 2023’s total and a record for the program. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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RCBI Investors Don’t Buy Numbers; They Buy Stories 4:10

12d ago4:10

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Alaattin Kilic: “Statistics inform. Stories persuade. Firms win trust when they combine both, but it always begins with the story.” View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Sep 11: 🇬🇧 Wealth Tax Could Trigger Mass Exodus, 🇮🇪 IIP Sets Approval Records, 🌐 How CBI Due Diligence Really Works, ++ 2:21

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🌐 How CBI Due Diligence Really Works 🇬🇧 Wealth Tax Could Trigger Mass Exodus 🇮🇪 Defunct IIP Sets Approval Records 🌐 Opinion: Why and How Stories Sell ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from the investment migration industry.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Turkey Eliminates Currency Protection, Redirecting Citizenship Investment Flow 8:28

14d ago8:28

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“I’ve watched the lira tank for 30 years […] it can devalue 100% overnight,” Aran Hawker warns potential deposit-based CBI applicants as KKM ends. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Saint Kitts Removes Education Requirements and Extends Dependent Age to 30 in “Best Move” Reform 6:13

14d ago6:13

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Industry experts praise changes as Saint Kitts removes education requirements that “weren’t working” for modern families. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Exclusive Interview with New COO of São Tomé CIU as Program Opens for Applications 12:32

16d ago12:32

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IMI Connect Rome-bound Trindade on São Tomé’s CBI: Six weeks processing time, $90k investment, Dubai CIU HQ, and why energy infrastructure comes first. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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New Zealand Lifts Ban on Property Purchases for Investor Visa Holders 7:23

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While some experts see the policy correcting a “fundamental flaw,” others argue it’s “no game changer” that won’t significantly boost demand. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Greece Cuts Golden Visa Backlog by 10% in Just 3 Months 5:38

18d ago5:38

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Greece is on track for about 8,600 applications in 2025, and the backlog has fallen by 4,612 applications since the start of the year. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Locking in Safety: Gloversville's Wheel-End Win 27:48

19d ago27:48

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In this episode of Wheel-End Wisdom, we sit down with Stephan from Gloversville School District to talk about the real-world challenges of keeping a school bus fleet safe and reliable. From costly downtime and maintenance headaches to finding the right solution that actually delivers results, Stephan shares his candid experience on what wasn’t work…

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Why Investor Migrants Feel Misled: The Great Expectations Gap 4:13

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Alaattin Kilic highlights the gap between selling and consulting, and how trust dangles on a precarious scale between them. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Sep 4: 🇸🇹 CIU Boss Sits Down with IMI, 🇰🇳 CIU Removes Dependent Req’s, 🇬🇷 Cuts GV Backlog by 10%, ++ 3:26

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🇹🇷 Eliminates CBI Lira Protection 🇰🇳 CIU Removes Dependent Req’s 🇸🇹 CIU Boss Sits Down with IMI 🇳🇿 Lifts Property Ban for Investors 🇬🇷 Cuts GV Backlog by 10% ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from the investment migration industry.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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New Zealand Launches NZ$1M Investor Visa, Retires Struggling Entrepreneur Program 4:57

20d ago4:57

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The new Business Investor Visa has two investment options, one of which provides a fast track to permanent residency within 12 months. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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South Korea Imposes Conditional Ban on Foreign Property Purchases 7:44

21d ago7:44

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Korea introduces residency rules for foreign buyers, reflecting a wider trend of nations tightening property access. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Regional Update - Erin Dalton, Forbes, NSW 15:42

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Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode of Regional Update, we hear from Erin Dalton, Baker Ag Advantage, an experienced agronomist working closely with growers in her region to tackle the season’s biggest challenges. Erin shares valuable on-the-ground insights into how local conditions are shaping cropping dec…

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Trump Administration May Deny Naturalization Over “Good Moral Character,” Reviewing 55M Visa Holders 8:42

22d ago8:42

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Good moral character is now vital for naturalization. And 55M visa holders, including EB-5 investors, now face continuous review. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Dubai’s Golden Visa for Creators Attracts 2,415 Individuals and 78 Firms in Six Months 2:55

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Officials say the program’s participants have a combined online audience of nearly 2.5 billion followers, and highlighted its positive impact on tourism and retail. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Hong Kong CIES Registers Over 1,700 Applications, HK$52B in Pipeline 5:51

24d ago5:51

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Hong Kong’s C I E S hits HK$52B pipeline, but Stephen Barnes calls it “optics, not economics” for the city’s real economy. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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How to Access Italy’s Little-Known 90% Tax Exemption for Professors and Researchers 3:49

25d ago3:49

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Federico Salmoiraghi highlights how foreign professors and researchers can access 90% tax relief in Italy for up to 13 years. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Pete’s Picks FLEXX: Small Tires, Big Turnaround 22:30

26d ago22:30

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Balancing small commercial tires like 17.5s and 19.5s has always been a headache for tire dealers—slow processes, frustrated customers, and costly comebacks. In this episode of Wheel-End Wisdom, we spotlight Pete’s Road Service and how they turned things around with EQUAL FLEXX. From California’s strict lead weight rules to failed competitor soluti…

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“Every Application Will Be Different” Experts Analyze Malta’s Transition to Citizenship by Merit 9:33

26d ago9:33

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Muscat Azzopardi, Major, Willis, and Aysever agree that Malta’s CBM model won’t rest on fixed-value donations or one-off payments. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Aug 21: 🇺🇸 Reviewing 55M Visa Holders for “Good Morals”, 🇳🇿 Launches New Investor Visa, 🇦🇪 GV Attracts 2K Creators, ++ 4:31

27d ago4:31

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🎙️ Opinion: Trust is Firms’ Greatest Weapon 🇳🇿 Launches New Investor Visa 🇰🇷 Imposes Ban on Foreigner-Owned Property 🇺🇸 Reviewing 55M Visa Holders for “Good Morals” 🇦🇪 Golden Visa Attracts 2,415 Creators 🇭🇰 CIES Registers HK$52B in Pipeline ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from the investment migration ind…

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Only Two Countries Still Offer 2-Year Citizenship as Peru Extends Naturalization Timeline 3:28

27d ago3:28

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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 to citizenship. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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New Zealand Considers Relaxing Foreign Home Buyer Ban 2:40

28d ago2:40

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New Zealand may relax its foreign buyer ban, in place since 2018, but experts doubt it will significantly boost demand for investor visas. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program Draws Over 40,000 Applicants in 18 Months 3:30

29d ago3:30

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The Saudi Premium Residency program approved 8,000 residents in 2024. Real estate agent Mohammed AlWahhabi said foreign residents seeking “stability and freedom” are driving the surge. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Myopia SOS with Prof Ian Flitcroft - Episode 1 - Off the naughty step 50:25

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Myopia SOS! In the first of this six part series, join your 'agony aunt' Dr. Kate Gifford, an optometrist, researcher, and co-founder of Myopia Profile, and 'agony uncle' Professor Ian Flitcroft, a distinguished paediatric ophthalmologist and co-founder of Ocumetra, as they tackle your burning questions on myopia management. In British vernacular, …

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Latvia Golden Visa on Track for 51% Annual Growth as Real Estate Option Bounces Back 5:06

1M ago5:06

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Real estate investment has rebounded, and Turkish applicants lead. Latvia is on pace for its strongest year since 2021. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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What Happens To a Cosigner If You File For Bankruptcy? 5:58

1M ago5:58

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In this episode, we explore how bankruptcy impacts your cosigner and share key insights every borrower in Hawaii should know. At Blake Goodman, we have over 80 years of combined experience and are dedicated to walking our clients through the challenges of bankruptcy. Contact us today to start on your journey towards financial freedom and protect yo…

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The Lead Gen Trap: Why RCBI Firms Are Paying More and Converting Less 6:14

1M ago6:14

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Alaattin Kilic writes that lead generation alone no longer drives results for RCBI firms when product-market fit and clear messaging are absent. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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New EB-5 Ruling Eases Timelines for Post-RIA Investors 3:35

1M ago3:35

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A court has ruled that investors must keep capital at risk for only 2 years, reducing the sustainment timeline for backlogged countries. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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“No Longer the Cheapest or Most Hands-Off”: Experts Examine Caribbean CBI Residency Requirement 7:35

1M ago7:35

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Nick Stevens, Serhan Aysever, and Gokce Emer share contrasting views on the impact of a 30-day stay rule on Caribbean citizenship by investment. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Aug 21: 🇲🇹 Experts Examine CBM Model, 🇱🇻 GV to Growing 51%, 🇮🇹 90% Tax Exemption Guide for Academics, ++ 3:29

1M ago3:29

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🇮🇹 90% Tax Exemption Guide for Academics 🇲🇹 Experts Examine New CBM Model 🇵🇪 Extends Short Naturalization Timeline 🇳🇿 Reconsiders Foreign RE Buyer Ban 🇸🇦 Residency Program Reveals Impressive Data 🇱🇻 Golden Visa to Growing 51% YOY 🌐 IMI Pro Unveils RCBI Lead Gen Secrets ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from…

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Caribbean States to Enact CBI Regional Regulator in September 10:12

1M ago10:12

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Patrick Peters and Kevin Hosam see ECCIRA boosting credibility but warn delays loom if five parliaments don’t ratify in September. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Japan to Hike Business Manager Visa Threshold Sixfold Amid Abuse Allegations 4:56

1M ago4:56

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Japan plans to hike the visa’s financial requirement to 30 million yen following the recent arrest of a visa holder accused of facilitating fraudulent applications. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Malaysia’s Revamped MM2H Attracts 1,300 Approvals and US$200 Million in Under a Year 4:21

1M ago4:21

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Following its 2024 overhaul, MM2H posted an 84% boost in inflows, including RM237 million in property and RM597 million in deposits. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Who Really Decides How You Spray? 55:11

1M ago55:11

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Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Tom Wolfe pulls back the curtain on the forces driving (and sometimes derailing) new spray technology – and how farmers can cut through the noise to find what will work for them! In this episode of Beyond Resistance, spray technology expert Tom Wolfe tackles one of agriculture’s most com…

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Portugal’s Constitutional Court Upholds Preferential Treatment for Golden Visa Investors 9:14

1M ago9:14

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President Rebelo de Sousa vetoed Portugal’s immigration law after court ruled it violated family reunification rights. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim