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Argentina Officially Approves Citizenship by Investment Programme

On 30 July 2025, Argentina formalised its Citizenship by Investment programme under Decree 524/2025, which was published in the official gazette. This marks a historic milestone, establishing the first direct investment-based route to citizenship in South America. Institutional Set-up and Governance The decree…

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United States Introduces Visa Bond Requirement in New Pilot Programme

In a significant policy shift, the United States Department of State has launched a 12‑month pilot programme, set to commence on 20 August 2025. Under the temporary rule, certain applicants for B‑1 (business) and B‑2 (tourist) visas may be required to post a…

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São Tomé and Príncipe Launches Citizenship by Investment Programme

São Tomé and Príncipe has officially entered the global investment migration market with the launch of its Citizenship by Investment programme. The legislation came into force on 1 August 2025, and applications will be accepted from the first week of September. This development…

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UK Immigration Tightens Skilled Worker Criteria: What the July 2025 Changes Mean for Employers and Applicants

The UK Home Office has enacted a suite of sweeping reforms to the Skilled Worker visa route, Global Business Mobility framework, and health and care sector migration in line with its White Paper, Restoring Control Over the Immigration System. The changes, which took…

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Malta to Replace Its Golden Passport Scheme with Citizenship by Merit

On 29 April 2025, the European Union’s top court (CJEU) ruled that Malta’s “golden passport” scheme, where people could gain Maltese and EU citizenship by paying large sums of money, was not allowed under EU law. The court said citizenship should not be…

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Eastern Caribbean Nations Introduce 30‑Day Physical Presence Requirement

On 1 July 2025 the five states of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia released a 92‑article draft agreement to create the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (EC‑CIRA). The primary purpose of the agreement is…

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U.S. Memo Lists Seven CBI Countries Amid Travel‑Ban Expansion

In a significant policy development, the United States has identified seven countries operating Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programmes in an official travel-ban memorandum issued by the Department of State. The document raises concerns over the security risks posed by investment-based citizenship schemes, particularly those allowing…

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A Global Competition for Talent: Why Mobility Now Means More Than Moving

In 2025, talent mobility is no longer just about relocating to a new country. Nations are fighting hard to attract exceptional individuals, entrepreneurs, specialists, innovators by offering carefully designed visas, tax incentives, and ecosystem advantages. Talent migration advisors explain that this movement isn’t…

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Argentina Eyes Investment Visa to Attract Global Capital: A First for South America

Argentina is getting ready to join the ranks of countries offering citizenship through investment and it’s a big deal. If all goes to plan, this will be the first programme of its kind in South America, giving foreign investors a chance to gain…

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UK’s New Immigration White Paper 2025: A Turning Point for Global Talent, Students, and Employers

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…

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