No More UK Tier-1 Investor Visa: Why Was The Golden Visa Program Closed?

No More UK Tier-1 Investor Visa: Why Was The Golden Visa Program Closed?

The UK has shut down its Tier-1 Investor visa program in a decision that has taken the global investment immigration industry by surprise.  The abrupt decision is designed to punish wealthy Russians given the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Setup in 2008, the program ceased to exist with effect from February 17, 2022.  National Security Concerns…