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Investment Migration News July 2025

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Investment Migration News July 2025: IMM Group’s Highlights from the U.S., Australia, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean

August 1, 2025 · Residency by investment · 14 min read

In this edition of Investment Migration News July 2025, IMM Group reviews the month’s most notable developments in residency and citizenship by investment programs. This issue covers:

1. How IMM Group selects EB-5 regional centers to protect investors’ interests

In the EB-5 immigrant investor program, most investors choose the indirect route through a regional center, an entity designated by USCIS to raise and manage EB-5 capital. The regional center is a critical link, directly affecting whether a petition is approved, whether capital is repaid, and whether investors’ interests are protected.

Not every regional center, however, is transparent or has the capacity to protect investors’ interests. Recognizing this risk, IMM Group applies its own criteria to select partners: financial transparency, a clear repayment track record, a high petition approval rate, strong project due diligence capability, and a commitment to stay engaged through repayment and the green card process.

IMM Group has selected two partners, EB5 Capital and CanAm Enterprises, both with extensive experience, high repayment rates, and transparent monitoring systems. According to the figures they report, EB5 Capital has sponsored more than 45 projects with 13 successful repayments, while CanAm Enterprises, one of the longest-established regional centers, has returned more than US$2.5 billion to investors and created over 100,000 qualifying jobs.

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2. Key updates on Canada’s Start-up Visa program

Canada’s Start-up Visa (SUV) remains one of the few programs that allow entrepreneurs and their families to obtain Canadian permanent residence (PR) directly, without a temporary residence stage. In 2025, however, the program saw notable changes that have made approval more difficult.

Competition has intensified as overall intake has been cut. IRCC has begun capping the number of letters of support each designated organization can issue (10 projects per year), prioritizing applications with financial backing over those supported by an incubator alone. At the same time, expectations for execution capability, demonstrated results, and a commitment to developing the business in Canada continue to rise.

A new advantage: key members of the start-up team can apply for an open work permit of up to 3 years, allowing them to work for any employer while awaiting PR.

IMM Group offers SUV packages from C$225,000, with end-to-end support from business concept development and letters of support through project implementation and PR. With more than 21 years of experience, IMM Group is committed to staying with clients throughout the process, prioritizing transparent, well-suited, and practical solutions.

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3. Greek real estate: a European investment destination gaining momentum

After a prolonged sovereign debt crisis, Greece is emerging as a new real estate investment destination in Europe. With prices still relatively modest compared with Western Europe, steady growth, and strong international capital inflows, the market is entering a long-term recovery cycle.

Since 2024, home prices have risen by nearly 12% in Athens and 27.8% in Piraeus, while areas such as the Athens Riviera and the tourist islands have recorded strong rental and investment demand. Foreign capital is flowing into both residential and resort segments, driven in particular by the Greece Golden Visa, which grants a 5-year residence permit for real estate investments from €250,000 (approximately US$280,000).

IMM Group is currently offering Etolikou 11 in central Piraeus: premium apartments eligible for the Golden Visa, close to the metro, the port, and universities, and suited to rental use with the potential for steady income.

With an improving macroeconomic backdrop, significant administrative reforms, and record tourist arrivals, Greek real estate may be at the start of a long-term price growth cycle, creating attractive opportunities for international investors.

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4. Own a premium apartment in historic central Paphos, with a path to Cyprus permanent residence within 12 months

Located in central Paphos, a city whose archaeological sites are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Elysia Blu project offers a dual opportunity: investing in premium real estate and obtaining a Cyprus permanent residence permit within 12 months.

The project is developed by Pafilia, a major Cypriot property developer, and comprises more than 200 apartments of 72–156 m², with contemporary European design and full resort-style amenities, including a pool, spa, lounge, and on-site park. Its central location offers quick access to the sea, the old town, international schools, and the commercial district. Phase 1 released 80 units, and up to 70% of them have already been taken up.

Elysia Blu suits both living and rental purposes, with freehold ownership, attractive yield potential, and good liquidity. Investment amounts start from €345,000.

Through Cyprus permanent residence, investors and their families can live, study, and do business in Cyprus; pay no Cyprus tax on foreign-source income while they are not Cyprus tax residents; face no inheritance tax; find it easier to apply for visas to other EU countries; and have a pathway to Cypriot citizenship (dual citizenship is permitted). It is one of the few European residency options that combines efficiency with long-term benefits.

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5. Malta revises its permanent residence program: streamlined costs, faster residence cards, and more flexible property rental

On July 22, 2025, the Government of Malta announced important changes to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), aimed at strengthening its competitiveness as several EU countries tighten their Golden Visa policies. Key changes include:

Temporary residence card on application: a 1-year temporary card is issued once a complete application has been filed and €15,000 has been paid, allowing investors to settle in Malta sooner.
Rental permitted immediately after purchase: investors can rent out the property right away, rather than waiting for approval as before.
Expanded subletting under the lease option: subletting is allowed after 5 years, provided the tenant is not another MPRP participant.
Adjusted fees and a lower total cost: a flat contribution of €37,000 for both the purchase and lease options (previously €60,000 for those leasing), no contribution for an accompanying spouse and minor children, and a reduced €7,500 for each adult dependent. The administrative fee remains €60,000 (paid in 2 installments).

With total costs starting from approximately €100,000 (excluding real estate), Malta is emerging as an attractive European residency destination for families who value flexibility, cost efficiency, and long-term benefits.

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6. IMM Group: why choose a proven advisory firm?

The global investment and citizenship landscape is constantly changing and increasingly complex. Investors need an advisory partner that not only helps build a strong application but also serves as a reliable anchor for the family’s future. That is why, across all our global investment and citizenship solutions, IMM Group sets itself apart as a strategic advisory partner, working alongside you with experience and integrity.

IMM Group is a pioneering, long-established firm with more than 21 years of hands-on experience in Vietnam. We are not salespeople, and we do more than advise: we design global investment and citizenship solutions built on:

Rigorous due diligence and risk management: Our experience successfully handling hundreds of cases, including complex ones, enables us to conduct multi-layered project due diligence and protect investors’ interests rigorously, even during market crises.
In-depth professional consulting and full transparency: Every IMM Group advisor and case manager is certified in investment migration advisory by the Investment Migration Council (IMC). Our team analyzes benefits and risks in full, so you can make decisions based on complete and accurate information. We put our clients’ long-term interests first.
Integrity and commitment every step of the way: Guided by our philosophy, “Serving with Authentic Values,” IMM Group stays with you from the first step until you have settled in your new country. Integrity is our foundation, reflected in our readiness to stand up for clients’ interests and to proactively refund service fees when risks beyond the client’s control arise, as set out in the contract.
Receiving and giving back: Since 2025, IMM Group has operated as a nonprofit enterprise, committing at least 50% of its annual profits to the Be Better Fund. By choosing IMM Group, you also help hundreds of students facing exceptional hardship gain a chance to change their lives.

For full details, read the linked articles, or contact IMM Group if you are interested in residency by investment programs around the world.

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