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Immigration: EU Citizenship and Passports for Sale to High Net Worth Migrants

Malta introduced a citizenship-by-investment programme offering EU citizenship for a €650,000 investment, granting work, residency, and voting rights across the EU. This follows similar schemes in other countries like the UK, Portugal, Ireland, Cyprus, and Spain. Maltese citizenship allows visa-free travel to Schengen countries and the USA, with dual citizenship permitted. The policy has faced local criticism, raising concerns about comparisons to offshore tax havens.

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Sky News report on UKBA Immigration backlog featuring LEXLAW

The Home Affairs Committee reported a UK Border Agency backlog of over 432,000 immigration cases, with only a small reduction after years of delays. The UKBA has been replaced by two new bodies aimed at improving decision quality and enforcement. The backlog severely affects visa applicants’ ability to work, study, or access services while awaiting decisions. Clearing this backlog remains a critical priority for the Home Office.