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Countdown to the Greece Golden Visa Price Increase: Act Now to Secure Your Spot!
If you want to catch the last train before the price increase, you must act as soon as possible! Recently, immigration policies across various European countries have been changing: the Irish Immigrant Investor Programme has been closed, the Prime Minister of Portugal has announced the termination of the Golden Visa program, and political parties in Spain have proposed closing their real estate investment immigration program. Options for immigrating to Europe are becoming increasingly limited. Now is the time to catch the last train for the €250,000 low-cost Greece Golden Visa.
Attention! Updates to the U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Program Policies
Effective February 20, 2023, U.S. visa interview waiver applications from mainland China will no longer be uniformly processed by the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou. Your visa application materials will be submitted to the embassy or consulate corresponding to your consular district. To save your valuable time and avoid delays in your visa application, please ensure you select the correct embassy or consulate when completing your DS-160 form online. Please refer to the attached image for details on consular districts in mainland China…
Immigration Should Be Prompt! Changes in Immigration Policies Across Multiple European Countries in 2023
Recently, immigration programs in various European countries have undergone changes. Starting from February 15, 2023, the Irish investment immigration program will be suspended; on February 16, 2023, the Prime Minister of Portugal announced the termination of the Golden Residence Permit policy; it is reported that a political party in Spain has also proposed to close the property investment immigration program.
Breaking News! Hong Kong May Restart Investment Immigration
Good news, the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Paul Chan, stated during the presentation of the 2023-2024 budget that in order to further enrich the talent pool and attract more new capital to settle in Hong Kong, the government will introduce a new Capital Investor Entry Scheme. Applicants must invest a certain amount of assets in the local market, excluding property investments. Upon approval, they will be able to reside and develop in Hong Kong.
Why Do EB-5 Projects Located in "Rural Areas (TEA)" Have No Waiting Period?
It is well known that the issue of waiting periods has always been a concern for many investors looking to immigrate to the United States. Recently, the news that EB-5 projects located in rural TEA areas can facilitate expedited immigration to the United States without a waiting period has garnered significant attention and reignited the desire and confidence of many investors to immigrate to the United States. So, why do EB-5 projects located in "Rural Areas (TEA)" have no waiting period?
Canada: The Place Where People Around the World Want to Immigrate
Recently, a latest research study by a market research firm analyzed which countries people around the world most want to move to. This ranking reveals the countries that people globally aspire to immigrate to the most. Among them, Canada attracts residents from 50 other countries worldwide, topping the list as the dream home in the eyes of the vast majority.
Breaking: Portugal to Terminate Golden Residence Permit Program
On February 16, local time, following the conclusion of the Council of Ministers meeting, the Prime Minister of Portugal announced the termination of the Golden Residence Permit policy. The meeting clarified that existing Golden Residence Permit holders will be evaluated upon renewal; if the property is used for personal residence or rental, the permit may be maintained. Furthermore, it was stated that all implementation details will be discussed over the next month, with formal approval expected at the Council of Ministers meeting on March 16, 2023...
A New Way to Immigrate to Saint Lucia: The National Action Bond Project
Located in the Caribbean, Saint Lucia is in close proximity to the United States and Canada. With its beautiful natural environment, pristine white sandy beaches, lush tropical rainforests, and hot springs, it has been ranked as a world-renowned honeymoon destination for many consecutive years. Thanks to its pleasant climate, high-quality education, comprehensive medical care, and stable economic and political systems, Saint Lucia has become a premier destination for health planning and investment immigration among high-net-worth individuals...
March EB-5 Visa Bulletin Released: EB-5 Reserved Visas Remain Current
The U.S. Department of State Visa Office has officially released the Visa Bulletin for March 2023, the sixth month of the 2023 fiscal year, for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The latest results show that for Table A, the direct investment categories C5 and T5, as well as the non-reserved categories I5 and R5 for Regional Center projects, remain consistent. Compared to the previous month, the priority dates have advanced significantly by 108 days to July 8, 2015. Table B remains unchanged, with direct investment projects...
2023 Turkey Deposit Immigration Benefits!
In recent years, investors have increasingly sought projects with simple application requirements, lower capital investment, and higher returns for identity planning. As a result, the deposit immigration investment model has gained popularity. Since September 2018, when the Turkish government announced a reduction of the citizenship threshold for Turkey's deposit immigration from 3 million USD to 500,000 USD, this option has attracted numerous investors.
Breaking: Ireland's Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) Closure
On February 14 local time, the Irish government announced on its official website that it will close the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) after business hours today (February 15, 2023).
WorldWay On-Site Visit: U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with No Waiting Period - Florida Lakeside Jewish Community
Recently, Dr. Winner Xing, Chairman of WorldWay Group, visited the United States to survey the EB-5 program of the Florida Lakeside Jewish Community, which boasts a 'diamond-level' designation and offers no waiting period. This project is exclusively represented by WorldWay Group in the Greater China region. With unique advantages such as no waiting period, first-position mortgage guarantees, and a job creation multiplier of up to 5.44, it quickly garnered attention from investors upon its release.