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Canada to Fully Lift Entry Restrictions Effective October 1
The Canadian federal government has officially announced the removal of all COVID-19 border restrictions for anyone entering Canada, including: proof of vaccination, quarantine and isolation requirements, and all pre-entry or on-arrival COVID-19 testing. The use of ArriveCAN will become optional rather than mandatory, and the mandatory mask-wearing and health check requirements for passengers on planes and trains will also be lifted. These government-announced regulations...
Great News! Hong Kong Significantly Relaxes Entry Restrictions
Recently, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced that, effective September 26, the compulsory quarantine requirements for arrivals from overseas regions or Taiwan will be lifted. Arrangements for arrivals from the Mainland or Macao will also be streamlined accordingly.
US University Freshman Admission Data Released: What Are the Acceptance Rates of Your Dream Schools?
Recently, US universities have successively released admission data for the fall 2022 freshman class, including data from prestigious institutions such as Yale University, Harvard University, Brown University, and Washington University in St. Louis. Please join Worldway Group as we take a look at the admission status of these renowned universities.
Immigration Focus: The Canadian Real Estate Market Continues to Slow Down
Recently, according to the comprehensive house price index released by the National Bank of Canada, house prices in Canada saw a significant decline in August, with the comprehensive index dropping by 2.4% from July to August, marking the largest recorded decline!
Canada May Raise Interest Rates Again; What is the Impact on the Housing Market?
Recently, Statistics Canada announced that Canada's inflation rate in August was 7%, cooling down from 7.6% in July. Statistics Canada stated that this was affected by falling oil prices and a pullback in housing prices.
Ranked First Globally, Hong Kong Once Again Named the World's Freest Economy
Recently, in the "2022 Index of Economic Freedom" report, Hong Kong, China, was once again named the world's freest economy. Among the five major assessment categories, Hong Kong continues to rank first in "Trade Freedom" and "Regulatory Efficiency."
How to Successfully Catch the Last Train for Low-Cost Immigration to Greece? Keep These Points in Mind
On September 16, the Greek Ministry of Labor mentioned in a Q&A regarding real estate investment immigration that the Greek Golden Visa will increase to 500,000 euros, effective from January 1, 2023. Therefore, for investors, time is running out for the 250,000-euro low-cost immigration option to Greece. Securing the policy and acting quickly is the most suitable choice at this moment.
The United States Holds Naturalization Ceremonies for Nearly 20,000 New Citizens
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that over 235 naturalization ceremonies will be held nationwide from September 17 to 23, welcoming more than 19,000 new citizens.
As of January 1, 2023, the price for Greece's property investment immigration will double
On the afternoon of September 10, local time, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an important measure: the threshold for purchasing property under the Greek Golden Visa program will be raised from the original €250,000 to €500,000. On September 16, local time, the Greek Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs released a Q&A regarding the government's new housing policy, which mentioned that the price increase for the Greek Golden Visa will take effect on January 1, 2023.
2023 U.S. News Best National University Rankings Released, Many Institutions Perform Well
Recently, U.S. News & World Report (hereinafter referred to as U.S. News) officially released its latest 2023 Best National University Rankings. With a history of nearly 40 years, the U.S. News rankings are considered an important reference indicator for applying to American universities by both international families and those within the United States.
Portugal Golden Visa Data for August 2022 Released
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) released the Golden Visa data for August 2022. In August 2022, a total of 77 main applicants and 125 dependent applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with an investment volume of 37.545 million euros. Among them, 19 main applicants were from China, ranking first, followed by the United States (10), Brazil (10), Pakistan (5), and Morocco (4).
Two Greek Cities Named Among the World's Most Visited Destinations Per Capita
Recently, according to a survey, two Greek cities, Rhodes and Heraklion, were ranked among the top ten destinations with the highest number of tourists per capita. The study compared 2019 tourist numbers with local population figures to identify the most "overwhelmed" tourist cities.