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Ranking of Countries Suitable for Raising Children: Canada Ranks Among the Top
Recently, U.S. News & World Report released the "2022 Best Countries for Raising Kids" ranking, placing Canada fifth in the world, just behind the four Nordic countries.
Greece's Tourism Industry Sees Strong Recovery; Act Now to Catch the Last Train for Immigration
According to a recent report from a hotel management company, the performance of Greece's tourism industry in 2022 was encouraging, and the outlook for 2023 is even more promising, with an expected turnover increase of 193.07% compared to 2022.
More Money Released! Canada Announces $250 Million Grant to Subsidize Home Heating
Recently, the Canadian federal government announced a $250 million grant program to help Canadians improve their home heating systems, transitioning from natural gas heating to electric heat pump systems, providing subsidies of up to $5,000 for low- and middle-income homeowners.
Good news! The first direct flight route from Athens, Greece to Shanghai is here
Recently, according to the official website of Air China, a direct flight route from Shanghai, China to Athens, Greece will be launched on December 22, 2022. This is also the first direct flight route connecting Shanghai to Athens.
A Large Batch of Montenegrin Immigration Clients Approved by Worldway
Good news keeps coming! Following the recent approvals of numerous immigration clients by Worldway, another large batch of Montenegrin immigration clients has been approved. Worldway sincerely congratulates these investors for obtaining a high-value future European Union passport at a low cost.
Immigrate Early: Saint Lucia COVID-19 Relief Bond Option May Close Upon Expiration
Recently, the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit announced that it will close the Saint Lucia COVID-19 Relief Bond option on December 31, 2022, and that the program will not be further extended.
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program Remains Valid in 2023
Good news has arrived. During the recent budget amendment meeting for Portugal's 2023 budget, the Portuguese Parliament voted against the proposal by the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) to "end the Golden Visa." This means the proposal to terminate the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program was rejected in the 2023 budget, signaling that the alarm regarding the program's closure has been temporarily lifted, and it will not be canceled in 2023!
U.S. News World University Rankings: Several Universities in Hong Kong Perform Exceptionally Well
Recently, U.S. News & World Report officially released the 2023 World University Rankings (2023 Best College Rankings). Among them, four universities from Hong Kong made it to the global Top 100, including The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
2022 Open Doors Report: The U.S. Remains a Top Destination for International Students
Recently, the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) released the latest "2022 Open Doors Report." Data shows that the number of international students in the U.S. saw a slight rebound in the 2021-22 academic year, with mainland China remaining the largest source of international students for the United States.
More Canadian Benefits: Canada Dental Benefit Applications Officially Open on December 1
Recently, Canada passed the dental benefit bill for children under 12 (Bill C-31), marking the legislative approval of Canada's first-ever dental care insurance plan (Canada Dental Benefit), which will benefit hundreds of thousands of low-income families. The government has set December 1 as the start date for applications and has outlined the details for families currently eligible for the plan.
Portugal's October 2022 Golden Visa Data Released
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) released the Golden Visa data for October 2022. In October 2022, a total of 83 main applicants and 111 dependent applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with an investment volume of 44.315 million euros. Among them, 15 main applicants came from China, ranking first, followed by the United States (12), Brazil (11), South Africa (9), and India (5).
Breaking News: Major Reforms to the Ontario Provincial Nominee EOI Scoring System in Canada
As of November 16, 2022, Canada has implemented a new National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021) system, and the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program has been adjusted accordingly, updating the criteria for entry and scoring.