The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposal to significantly lower fees across the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, easing costs for both investors and regional centers. The draft rule, recently published for public comment, outlines reductions of up to 61% for regional center and project-related filings, and
Portugal has officially approved one of the most significant overhauls of its citizenship law. On October 28, 2025, the Portuguese Parliament voted in favor of amendments extending the naturalization timeline, adding new eligibility criteria, and tightening the definition of residency. The reform now awaits the President’s signature before publication in
Qatar has taken a major step to attract international investors by introducing a fast-track real estate residency initiative. Under the new framework, foreign nationals who purchase property in approved zones will now receive both a property title deed and a residency visa within days of completing their investment. Key Details
The UAE has taken another significant step to strengthen its long-term residency program. In a new announcement, Golden Visa holders will now receive the same level of overseas protection and assistance once reserved for Emirati citizens. The initiative, revealed at GITEX Global 2025, underscores the government’s growing focus on stability,
The European Parliament has voted in favor of sweeping reforms to the EU’s visa waiver suspension mechanism, giving the bloc greater authority to pause or revoke visa-free access for countries that fail to meet its legal, security, or human-rights standards. The move comes amid growing concern over misuse of visa-free
In late September 2025, five Eastern Caribbean nations, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Lucia formally signed an agreement to establish a regional regulatory authority to oversee their respective Citizenship by Investment (CBI) or Citizenship Investment Programs (CIP). The new body, called Eastern Caribbean Citizenship
Botswana has confirmed details of its upcoming Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP), setting a minimum investment requirement of $75,000 and planning a launch in early 2026. The announcement positions Botswana as one of the most affordable new entrants in the global citizenship by investment landscape. Announcement and Development The initiative
This article, authored by EB5 Coast to Coast, delves into how rural investments are revolutionizing the EB-5 program by spurring job creation and economic growth in underdeveloped U.S. regions. The piece highlights the transformative impact of the Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), which has enhanced accessibility through expedited processing and
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
