The Citizenship by Investment Unit in Dominica announces on January 15, 2024, the decision of The Government of Dominica to Suspend all CBI applications for Yemenis, effective January 19, 2024.
The unit explains that this measure of suspending all CBI applications for Yemenis is part of The Government of Dominica’s commitment to safeguarding the global community and ensuring the safety of the Citizenship by Investment program in Dominica. The unit emphasizes the significance of this decision in achieving a balance between processing applications and ensuring the sustainability of the highly sought-after citizenship program.
It is noted that the Citizenship by Investment Unit is making every effort to provide support and assistance to Yemeni individuals who have already submitted their applications before the specified suspension.
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