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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…