In a decisive policy move, the UK Government has released its long-awaited Immigration White Paper 2025, titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System.” The publication outlines a comprehensive series of reforms aimed at significantly reducing net migration by 2029. Led by Prime Minister…
UK Considers Reviving Investor Visa to Drive Innovation and Growth
The UK government is reportedly exploring the introduction of a new investor visa scheme aimed at attracting high-net-worth individuals willing to invest in key sectors of the British economy. This move comes in the wake of the closure of the previous Tier 1…
UK Government Announces Extension of ILR Qualification Period to 10 Years for Skilled Worker Visa Holders
On 12 May 2025, the UK government unveiled a comprehensive immigration reform through a new white paper, which includes a significant change: extending the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from 5 to 10 years for most migrants, including those on…
New Golden Visa: Kazakhstan Opens Doors to Long-Term Investors
Kazakhstan has officially entered the investment migration landscape with the launch of a Golden Visa programme designed to attract long-term investors. This marks a strategic move by the Central Asian nation to strengthen its global investment ties and position itself as a credible…
European Court of Justice Rules Against Malta’s Citizenship-by-Investment Scheme: A Turning Point for EU Integrity
In a landmark decision delivered on 29th April 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Malta’s citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programme, commonly known as the “golden passport” scheme, is incompatible with European Union (EU) law. The Court’s judgement represents a significant shift…
Golden Foundations: How the UAE is Redefining Residency Through Real Estate
There was a time when residency-by-investment meant a quiet retreat on a distant island or a home in Europe’s sun-drenched suburbs. But the global narrative has shifted—and today, it leads straight to the desert skylines of the United Arab Emirates. In just over…
From Tariffs to Transition: Why Global Investors Are Reassessing Risk Through Residency
In April 2025, the United States introduced a sweeping tariff regime that reignited global concern over trade instability and economic fragmentation. Triggered under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), these new tariffs imposed a universal 10% duty on all imports, with country-specific…
A Resounding Success: The 18th GIIS – IRES Delhi 2025 Sets a New Benchmark in Global Investment Forums
The 18th edition of the Global Investment Immigration Summit & International Real Estate Summit (GIIS – IRES), held on April 12, 2025, in New Delhi, brought together an exceptional gathering of global minds, industry leaders, and forward-looking investors—all under one roof. The summit…
Uniting Industry Leaders: ICIB and IBSEA Partner with BLS Global for 18th GIIS – IRES 2025
BLS Global is proud to announce a powerful collaboration for the upcoming 18th Global Investment Immigration Summit – International Real Estate & Services (GIIS – IRES) in New Delhi on 12th April 2025. Two leading trade associations, Indian Chamber of International Business (ICIB)…
Over Half a Million Migrants to Lose U.S. Legal Status Under Trump Policy Shift
The Trump administration has announced it will revoke the legal status of more than 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, ending a key immigration program launched during the Biden presidency. The move, which impacts individuals admitted through the CHNV humanitarian parole…