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Policy Changes and Price Increases Approaching! Greek Immigration Applications Surge by 156%
Recently, according to data, in the first quarter of this year, a total of 1,052 "Golden Visas" were issued, representing a 141% increase compared to the same period last year. At this rate, by the end of 2023, more than 4,000 new permits may be issued, and it is possible that this number could be even higher. Meanwhile, in the first quarter of 2023, the number of applicants for permanent investor residence permits increased by 156%, reaching 2,367.
The Closure of the Portugal Golden Visa Is Certain; Now Is the Time to Catch the Last Train to the EU
Recently, the Portuguese Parliament generally approved the "More Housing" (Mais Habitação) plan introduced by the government to address the housing crisis, which includes the termination of the Golden Residence Permit Program.
Canada Welcomes 145,000 New Immigrants in the First Quarter of 2023
Recently, according to local Canadian media, the number of new permanent residents (PR) who landed in Canada in the first quarter of 2023 has exceeded 145,000. Data shows that Canada welcomed approximately 50,900 new immigrants in January 2023, a year-on-year increase of 44%; 49,500 in February, a year-on-year increase of 33%; and nearly 45,000 in March, a year-on-year increase of 10%.
Why Now Is the Right Time to Apply for EB-5 Immigration
The U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, established by the U.S. Congress in 1990, is an immigrant visa category designed for overseas investors, also known as the Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5). Under the latest legislation, the EB-5 Regional Center Program has been extended until September 30, 2027, with adjustments made to the investment amounts.
2023 Overseas Chinese Student Joint Entrance Exam Registration Data Released: Early Status Planning Is Essential
Recently, according to the "Publicity List of Candidates Who Passed the Qualification Review for the 2023 Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Students to Ordinary Higher Education Institutions" published on the official website of the Guangdong Education Examinations Authority, the total number of applicants for the 2023 Overseas Chinese Student Joint Entrance Exam was 7,238. This includes 5,097 from Hong Kong, 555 from Macao, 1,333 from Taiwan, and 253 overseas Chinese students. Compared to last year's 5,048 applicants, this year's...
2023 CWUR World University Rankings Released, U.S. Universities Rank the Most
Recently, the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) officially announced the 2023 global university rankings. In the rankings, Harvard University in the United States remains firmly in first place, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University in second and third place, respectively. A total of 332 institutions from the United States made the list, with 8 U.S. universities in the Top 10 and 50 in the Top 100, highlighting the strength of American higher education institutions.
Breaking News! Hong Kong Talent List Expanded to 51 Professions
On May 16, 2023, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced the expansion of the "Hong Kong Talent List" from the current 13 professions to a significant 51!
A Large Number of WorldWay's Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Clients Receive Permanent Residence Approval Letters
Good news! Recently, a large group of WorldWay's Canadian Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) applicants received their permanent residence approval letters. For some applicants, the time from federal receipt to receiving the federal approval letter was less than eight months, an astonishing speed. WorldWay Group extends its heartfelt congratulations to the investors.
June EB-5 Visa Bulletin Released: EB-5 Immigrant Reserved Visas Continue Without Backlog
June EB-5 Visa Bulletin Released: EB-5 Immigrant Reserved Visas Continue Without Backlog
Approved and Approved Again! A Large Number of WorldWay's Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme Clients Have Been Approved
Good news keeps coming, success stories keep pouring in, and approvals are happening again and again! Following the recent approval of batch after batch of WorldWay's immigration clients, another large group of WorldWay's Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) clients has been approved. For several consecutive months, Hong Kong immigration clients have been approved every week. The influx of project success stories allows us to witness the immense popularity of Hong Kong residency among investors!
H-1B Lottery Approval Rate Only 14.2%! How to "Break the Deadlock" for Legal Stay in the U.S.
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released the application data for the latest round of H-1B lottery conducted in March 2023: for the fiscal year 2024, there were a total of 780,884 online registrations for H-1B, with 758,994 valid registrations. The agency selected 110,791 valid registrations, resulting in a rough approval rate of 14.2% and a valid approval rate of 14.6%, marking the lowest record since the inception of the H-1B lottery program.
Immigration News! Major Progress as Cyprus Joins the Schengen Information System
Good news! After decades of effort, Cyprus will join the Schengen Information System on July 25, 2023. In the image below, blue indicates full participation in the Schengen Information System, purple indicates operation within a certain scope, and green indicates that the accession process is underway.