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Explore In-depth Research on Global Mobility

Your hub for international mobility research. Our research briefs cover emerging mobility trends, policy changes, comparative analysis, and frameworks for developing your global mobility strategy - everything you need to stay informed while pursuing border-optional living.

RESEARCH BRIEFS

Rigged by Design: How the Global Immigration System Profits From Your Confusion

Opaque rules, hidden fees, and misaligned incentives make moving countries slower, riskier, and far more expensive than it needs to be. This report pulls back the curtain on how the current system really works—and what a transparent, technology-driven alternative should look like.

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The Freedom Stack

Building Unshakeable Independence Through Financial, Geographic, and Digital Sovereignty.

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The Sovereign Individual Stack

Your blueprint for personal sovereignty: a layered model—from private keys to physical footholds—that shows how to build resilience, mobility, and freedom step-by-step.

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Sov-Fi: When Your Portfolio Gets a Passport

What happens when identity, banking, and jurisdiction become portable? Meet “Sov-Fi”—where a diversified residency/passport portfolio becomes your permissionless travel, finance, and opportunity layer.

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The American Diaspora

The American Diaspora Analysis, a comprehensive research report examining U.S. emigration trends, aims to illuminate the growing movement of Americans seeking opportunities abroad and identify key pathways for successful international relocation.

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RESEARCH BRIEFS

Mobility Assets 101

A fast primer on what counts as a mobility asset—visas, residencies, and citizenships—and how they differ. Learn the terms and the levers you can actually pull.

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How Mobility Asset Ownership Unlocks Your Global Freedom

The on-the-ground benefits—banking, business formation, education, taxes, travel. Real use cases that show how a second residency/passport expands your surface area for opportunity.

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The Importance of Mobility Asset Ownership

Why ownership beats mere access: permanence, policy hedging, and compounding optionality over 5–10 years. We quantify the risk reduction and upside.

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The Ultimate Guide to Citizenship by Descent

Citizenship by descent, also known as citizenship by ancestry or ancestral citizenship, is a pathway to citizenship based on your family heritage. It allows individuals to claim citizenship in a country where their parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents were citizens, regardless of where they were born.

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The Five Tiers of
Mobility Assets

A Framework for Understanding Global Mobility Options

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Glossary

Definitions & Guides
to Mobility Assets

Plain-English definitions and quick guides for every program type and acronym—keep it open as your sidekick while exploring.

Mobility Asset Citizenship Dual Citizenship Residency e-Residency Passive Involvement Active Involvement Eligibility

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Residency Planning Articles

The Five Tiers of Mobility Assets

Discover the 5-tier framework for global mobility rights, from comprehensive citizenship benefits to digital residency. Learn how different mobility assets compare in terms of settlement, work, and social rights.

February 20, 2025

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How Mobility Asset Ownership Unlocks Your Global Freedom

Learn how strategic mobility asset ownership - from ancestral citizenships to digital nomad visas - can unlock global freedom, enhance personal sovereignty, and create powerful economic opportunities in an uncertain world.

February 20, 2025

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The Importance of Mobility Asset Ownership in an Era of Increasing Anti-Immigration Globally

Explore the vital role of mobility assets like dual citizenship and digital nomad visas in preserving freedom of movement amid rising global anti-immigration sentiment. Learn strategic combinations for optimal mobility.

February 20, 2025

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TIPS & TUTORIALS

Vital Records Articles

Read recent articles on vital records.

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How-To’s

How to Reclaim Italian Citizenship: A Complete Guide

If you were born in Italy and wish to reacquire your Italian citizenship, this guide will walk you through the essential steps, legal requirements, and key considerations.

October 3, 2024

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How-To’s

Residency vs. Citizenship: What’s the Difference?

Explore the key differences between residency and citizenship, and learn about various mobility asset types including ancestral, qualifications, and financial backgrounds. Discover which option best suits your global mobility goals.

September 26, 2024

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How-To’s

10 Important Steps to Moving Abroad

Explore our ten steps to moving abroad, featuring essential tips on planning, budgeting, securing accommodation, managing finances, and more for a smooth international relocation.

August 13, 2024

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