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ArticleThe EU Court of Justice has ruled Malta’s ‘golden passport’ scheme illegal, stating that EU citizenship cannot be granted in exchange for investments or payments.
ArticleUS Visa Bulletin May 2025 shows a six-month retrogression for Indian applicants in the EB-5 investor visa category, moving the final action date back to May 1, 2019.
ArticleIndian nationals applying for US green cards may need to share social media handles as part of their immigration applications, with authorities reviewing online activity for security risks.
ArticleGreece’s golden visa programme tops the 2025 Global Residence Program Index, attracting global investors—including Indians—through affordable investment thresholds and fast processing times.
ArticlePresident Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally scrap the EB-5 programme or create a new visa category without congressional approval, say immigration experts.
ArticleThe end of the EB-5 visa program and the introduction of the $5 million US 'Gold Card' is set to reshape immigration opportunities for wealthy Indian investors seeking US residency.
ArticleThe 'Gold Card' will replace the EB-5 visa programme, dealing a blow to Indian investors who saw it as an alternative to the H-1B visa. Experts explain the implications.
ArticlePortugal’s AIMA launches a new digital system to clear 50,000 golden visa backlogs, automatically schedule biometrics, and accept multilingual documents, ending years of delays.
ArticleThe US Green Card Lottery offers 55,000 diversity visas each year to nationals of eligible countries, but Indians remain excluded due to high migration numbers.
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