The Portuguese Golden Visa programme has undergone several updates in 2025, aimed at streamlining its processes and enhancing its appeal to international investors. The Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA) recently announced critical changes that impact application timelines, document processing, and…
Trump’s First Day Immigration Orders: A Bold Shake-Up in U.S. Policy
On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump wasted no time in reshaping America’s immigration system. In a bold series of executive orders, Trump tackled border security, vetting of immigrants, birthright citizenship, and humanitarian programmes, signalling a firm commitment…
Why UK & US Citizens Are Flocking to Portugal’s Golden Visa: Benefits & Opportunities
As global mobility becomes increasingly important, the allure of Portugal has captured the attention of individuals from the UK and US seeking residency in Europe. Known for its stunning landscapes, favorable tax benefits, and high quality of life, Portugal has emerged as a…
Cyprus Overhauls Startup Visa Program to Attract Global Entrepreneurs
Cyprus has announced significant revisions to its Startup Visa program, aiming to enhance its appeal to non-EU entrepreneurs and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. These changes, approved by the Council of Ministers, will take effect on January 1, 2025. Key Updates to the…
Spain’s Golden Visa Program Set to End After Legislative Vote
Spain’s Golden Visa program, a flagship residency-by-investment initiative launched in 2013, is officially coming to an end following a decisive vote in the Congress of Deputies. The move marks a significant policy shift in the country’s approach to foreign investment and immigration. What…
Understanding the UK Non-Dom Tax Reform: Transition to the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) Regime
The United Kingdom’s tax framework for non-domiciled (“non-dom”) residents has undergone significant reforms, impacting how foreign income and gains are taxed. These changes, effective from April 6, 2025, transition from the longstanding remittance basis to a new Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime….
Exploring the Benefits of Spain’s Golden Visa
We all know that the Spain Golden Visa program is set to end in January 2025. Recently, we had the opportunity to interview Echeverria Abogados, a legal expert with over 30 years of experience in the field. During our discussion, she shared valuable…
The Trump Effect: A New Era for EB-5 Investment, Innovation and the SEC?
An article by Mona Shah, an expert in EB-5, shedding light on what the EB-5 industry can expect from a second Trump presidency. As Donald Trump once again ascends to the presidency, and the tumult of the recent election cycle subsides, a pressing…
Moving Trends: Where are Americans Moving to and Why?
This article is written by Mona Shah, Esq. and Rebecca S. Singh, Esq. In recent years, a significant trend has emerged among affluent Americans seeking second citizenships or residency in other countries. This phenomenon, driven by a variety of factors, has seen an…
I-526 Petitions increased to record numbers in January to March 2024
USCIS published forms receipt and processing data for FY2024 Q2 (January to March 2024) on the USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data page. Its interesting to who are seeking a Green Card via the EB-5 program. For the first Quarter of 2024 you can…