Immigration Scams Have “Gained Significant Traction”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week

Investment migration people in the news this week included:

• Patricia Casaburi and Laura Madrid Sartoretto of Global Citizen Solutions
• Melissa Chavin of Chavin Immigration Law
• Michael Cataliotti of Cataliotti Law
• David Lesperance of Lesperance & Associates
• Nuri Katz of Apex Capital Partners
• Global Residence Index
• Citizenship Bay
• Nadadur S. Kumar of The Law Offices of Nadadur S. Kumar
• Suzanna Uzakova of Astons

Forbes – Digital Nomad Visas For Americans, Based On New 2025 Data

As Patricia Casaburi, CEO at Global Citizen Solutions, says, “the result is a 64-country ranking that identifies the most attractive jurisdictions for digital nomads, accounting for not just affordability or visa length, but the complete ecosystem required for a thriving nomadic lifestyle.”

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The breadth of choice when it comes to digital nomad visas, as highlighted in this index, is evidence that the phenomenon of digital nomadism is here to stay. Indeed, as Dr. Laura Madrid Sartoretto, research lead at Global Citizen Solutions says, “the digital nomad phenomenon has evolved from a niche lifestyle choice to a mainstream economic driver”.

Daily Mail – Dramatic twist in Prince Harry’s visa case as Trump team unearths new files

‘The Department of State vets and issues the A-1 visa with little input from the Department of Homeland Security,’ immigration lawyer Melissa Chavin told the Daily Mail.

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‘I would expect that Prince Harry had an A-1 visa every year of his life. Take his age and divide by five to figure out how many applications he has filed (or were filed on his behalf when he was underage) – so about 8 applications. Each visa will have a duration of five years, good for multiple entries to the United States.

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‘Each entry will be permitted for an indefinite period of time called “duration of status,” meaning for the time that he remains close to becoming the King of England. For him, that is all of his life.’

Newsweek – Green Cards Halted by State Department: What To Know

However, immigration attorney Michael Cataliotti warned that social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become breeding grounds for immigration scams.

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He told Newsweek that some individuals are promoting DIY EB-1A and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) processes, promising applicants an immediate green card “to stay safe.” Others falsely claim that individuals can apply for asylum, receive work authorization and face no further immigration consequences. While these scams have circulated for months or even years, Cataliotti noted that they have recently gained significant traction, putting unsuspecting applicants at risk.

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David Lesperance, the managing partner at Lesperance & Associates, told Newsweek: “There is a great deal of interest in the E2 Visa for a variety of reasons. Unlike the EB5, an E2 visa allows the applicant to control their investment directly. Second, E2 Visa applications are processed significantly faster than EB5 Visas and are often used as ‘bridge status’.

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“When a quota limit is hit before the year-end, if the interest in the same visa category remains the same, a cycle is started. Advisors will stockpile applications and submit them immediately in the new year. This will mean that the 2026 quota limit will be reached even sooner. This cycle will continue until Congress increases the number of annual E2 Visa quotas.”

Antigua News – Antigua and Barbuda at the Forefront of New Eastern Caribbean Citizenship Rules | VIDEO STORY

Shermain Bique-Charles sat down with Nuri Katz, one of the leading CIP experts in the region.

Coin Telegraph – 4 countries that let you buy citizenship or a golden visa with crypto

Licensed agencies (such as Apex Capital Partners, Global Residence Index and Citizenship Bay) accept Bitcoin and other major assets. These are converted into fiat on behalf of applicants to meet official requirements.

The Economic Times – Why EB-5 stands out as the quicker Green Card path for Indians

The EB-5 investor visa is emerging as a more reliable route for Indians to secure a Green Card in the US, said Mr. Nadadur S. Kumar, Founder & Attorney at Law, The Law Offices of Nadadur S. Kumar, California. While H-1B visa holders and family-based applicants face backlogs stretching between 15 to 24 years, the EB-5 route provides a faster and more predictable option.

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The US Visa Bulletin for September 2025 shows EB-5 categories remain current for Indian applicants, meaning there is no backlog for now. However, the demand could rise, leading to retrogression in the future. Kumar said, “Even if there is a temporary retrogression, it is simply to allow them to act like clearing house… But I would still say EB-5 will get you a green card much sooner than any other card.”

News of Bahrain – Greek Golden Visa Applications Surge 31% in 2025

Suzanna Uzakova, Senior Consultant for Residency and Citizenship Programmes at Astons, said: “Demand for Greek Golden Visas has been growing steadily. The Greek government supports the program because it brings investment into the national economy. Many applicants are wealthy individuals whose investments boost local business and real estate markets.”