IMI Live Private Briefing Vol. 3: editor Q&A and processing timelines breakdown for Q1 2026

Once a month, the editor goes live for IMI Pros and Sovereigns, answering any questions. It could be a breaking update, fresh data, a change in the program that nobody has really explained yet, or a topic that’s been on everyone’s mind for weeks — this time, you can bring up the truly tough questions.

What’s on the agenda in Vol. 3

In Vol. 3, taking place on 14 July, the session will cover current IMI Private Briefing materials, along with processing timeline data for Q1 2026. The format stays open: you can ask questions on any subjects that matter to you.

The topics are only outlined at a high level to avoid giving away too much before the live call:

• About two countries quietly working on new citizenship by investment (CBI) programs: one may develop in parallel with the golden visa, with consultants already in advanced discussions.
• An assessment of a new residency program that could offer a possible path to citizenship in one country — and, in the other, a shift away from CBI plans.
• Beyond a widely discussed court case in the news, investors in a major European golden visa program are opening a new track.
• Sale of citizenship in an EU member state that, according to reports, has no comparable program of its own — reportedly for around €500,000.
• In the Caribbean region: preparation for fee increases and steps toward a new regulator.
• In a “younger” program, as reported, certain cases may take up to a year — and the stated reasons are, allegedly, not related to due diligence.
• A large company, long established in the market, is rumored to be looking for a merger or a partner to fund global expansion.

And the main question nearly everyone asks: which programs sped up this quarter, which slowed down, and how much the gap has widened between them.

How to join the “room”

The Live Private Briefing is available to IMI Pros and IMI Sovereigns. Seats are already reserved: the date and link appear in the member area under the participants’ section.

If you’re not a member yet, register as an IMI Sovereign or IMI Pro to join the next session.

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