On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order unveiling two new investor-focused immigration initiatives: the Gold Card and the Platinum Card. Both proposals would invite ultra-high-net-worth individuals to make large financial gifts to the U.S. government in exchange for special residence rights. Federal agencies have been instructed
Statelessness remains one of the most overlooked humanitarian challenges in today’s global landscape. More than 15 million people around the world live without any officially recognized nationality, which leaves them unable to access basic legal rights, education, employment, or international travel (Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion, 2025). Until recently, investment
Citizenship is no longer just a legal identity, it defines your mobility, access to global opportunities, and long-term financial strategy. For investors, entrepreneurs, and internationally minded families, understanding how citizenship can be acquired and why it matters more than ever is essential in 2025. 1. Citizenship by Birthright (Jus Soli)
St. Kitts & Nevis’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Unit has published a significant pre‑enactment notice proposing major changes to the Substantial Investment Regulations of 2024. These amendments are aimed at making the CBI program more inclusive and aligned with evolving family structures. What’s Changing Three key updates have been proposed:
Italy continues to offer one of the most attractive residency-by-investment opportunities in the European Union. Its Golden Visa program, officially called the “Investor Visa for Italy,” provides flexible, fast-track residency options to non-EU nationals. Among its several tiers, the €250,000 startup investment route stands out as one of the most
A Surge in U.S. Interest for Citizenship by Investment Programs Rising Demand Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty In the wake of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and a lingering sense of national polarization, more Americans are seeking second citizenships — and the Caribbean has become a top destination. According to
Oman will launch its Golden Visa program for investors on August 31, 2025, opening a pathway to long-term residency and business ownership. This move, paired with digital reforms, positions Oman as a rising investment destination in the Gulf. Source: Economic Times, 2025 1. Details of the Golden Visa Program Launch
Borders may still exist—but the smartest investors and professionals know how to move past them. In a world filled with increasing complexity and uncertainty, the easiest countries to immigrate to are those that offer simplicity, transparency, and predictability. Whether through ancestry, investment, or remote work, a handful of countries are
Between October 2024 and March 2025, EB-5 Form I-829 approvals reached an impressive 94 percent, the highest rate in years. During this period, USCIS processed 2,531 petitions, approving 2,380 and denying only 151. Even more encouraging, the median processing time dropped to 8.2 months, a welcome change for a program
Is the U.S. Still Open for Tourism? International tourism to the United States is struggling, and it’s not solely due to political factors. New visa-related fees introduced in a federal bill are raising alarm across the travel and hospitality sectors. Since President Donald Trump’s return to office, foreign travel to
