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US Green Card and Gold Card debate in 2025Media
XIPHIAS Immigration Media3 min read

Green Card Fear Grows: Is the U.S. Shifting Toward a ‘Gold Card’ Era?

As U.S. political rhetoric intensifies, experts discuss rising uncertainty over the American Green Card, the proposed 'Gold Card' for high-net-worth investors, and its implications for Indian immigrants and skilled professionals.

US Green Card and Gold Card policy debateMedia
XIPHIAS Immigration Media3 min read

End of the Green Card Era? The U.S. May Be Shifting Toward a ‘Gold Card’ Future

Political rhetoric and policy shifts in the U.S. are fueling uncertainty among Green Card holders, as discussions about a new 'Gold Card' for investors and skilled professionals gain traction.

European Union flag with Malta passport symbolizing the golden passport banArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh7 min read

EU bans Malta's golden passport scheme: What's next for rich investors?

The 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.

US flag and USCIS building representing visa bulletin updateArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh5 min read

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months

US 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.

Indian applicants reviewing social media before US visa applicationArticle
CNBCTV18.com4 min read

Indians seeking US green cards, visas may need to share social media handles: Report

Indian 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.

Athens city skyline symbolising Greece's golden visa investment programArticle
Gauri Ghadi and Isha Mehrotra9 min read

Why the Greece ‘golden visa’ is one of the world’s most popular

Greece’s golden visa programme tops the 2025 Global Residence Program Index, attracting global investors—including Indians—through affordable investment thresholds and fast processing times.

EB-5 investor programme has been in place for 35 years. Photo: ShutterstockArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh6 min read

Trump can't scrap EB-5 visa—investors have legal safeguards: Explained

President Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally scrap the EB-5 programme or create a new visa category without congressional approval, say immigration experts.

Donald Trump announcing new US Gold Card replacing EB-5 visaArticle
Hans News Service5 min read

End of EB-5 Visa: How the $5 Million US 'Gold Card' Impacts Wealthy Indian Investors

The 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.

Trump’s administration has repeatedly criticised the EB-5 visa, which was first introduced in 1990 to boost the American economy through job creation. Photo: ShutterstockArticle
Surbhi Gloria Singh6 min read

End of EB-5 visa: Why the $5 mn US 'Gold Card' blow hits rich Indians hard

The '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.

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