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Notice: New Changes to Policies for Entering Canada and Returning to China from Canada
According to Canada's latest entry policy, effective December 21, 2021, all travelers are required to undergo a nucleic acid test again before entering Canada. Meanwhile, fully vaccinated Canadian citizens and permanent residents returning to Canada after short-term international trips of less than 72 hours must also provide proof of a negative nucleic acid test. Furthermore, starting January 15, 2022, only travelers who have received vaccines fully recognized by Canada...
Latest Greece Golden Visa Data Released: Issuance Continues to Rise
Recently, the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum released the Golden Visa data for November: in November, a total of 151 main applicants were approved for the Greek Golden Visa. Meanwhile, data shows that as of November 30, 2021, the number of approved Greek Golden Visa applications reached 898, with approximately 40% of these approvals occurring in October and November. It is estimated that with the addition of December's issuance figures, the total number of Golden Visas issued by Greece in 2021 may exceed 1,000.
Top Ten Immigration Events of 2021 Released
Top Ten Immigration Events of 2021 Released
Global Financial Centers Index Ranking: Hong Kong Third
In the latest edition of the Global Financial Centers Index, Hong Kong ranks third, returning to the global Top 3 and first in Asia.
Canada Extends Immigration Medical Exam Exemption Policy to March 31, 2022
In June 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an exemption from the immigration medical exam (IME) for eligible applicants already within the country until December 28. Recently, IRCC announced that this exemption policy has been extended to March 31, 2022, which will benefit more applicants currently residing in Canada.
Good News: Validity of Greek Golden Residence Permits Further Extended
Recently, according to an official announcement from the Greek government, due to the impact of the pandemic, the Greek Immigration Bureau has once again adjusted the expiration dates for residence permits. Greek blue papers and permanent residence cards are automatically extended until March 31, 2022.
Canada Achieves 401,000 New Immigrant Target for 2021
Recently, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Sean Fraser, announced that Canada has met its annual immigration target, welcoming over 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021. This marks the second time since Canada was founded in 1867 that the country has absorbed over 400,000 immigrants in a single year, setting a record for the highest annual immigration intake in Canadian history.
Good News! The Validity of the Portuguese Residence Card Has Been Extended Again
According to the resolution of the Council of Ministers of Portugal, the law Decreto-Lei n.º 119-A/2021, which was published on December 22, 2021, states that residence cards that expired after February 24, 2020, as stipulated in the 2020 Law 10A, will be considered valid until March 31, 2022.
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Becomes a Permanent Program in Canada
Recently, the Canadian Minister of Immigration and provincial leaders announced that the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) will become a permanent program starting January 1, 2022, and will be renamed the Atlantic Immigration Program. The program will begin accepting new permanent resident applications on March 6, 2022.
Good News: Saint Lucia's COVID-19 Relief Bond Program Extended for One Year
Significant good news! On December 20, 2021, local time, the Saint Lucia Immigration Department announced that the COVID-19 Relief Bond Program in Saint Lucia has been extended for one year until December 31, 2022.
New Developments in the Yellowstone Club Phase II EB-5 Project in the United States
Recently, the Yellowstone Club Phase II EB-5 project, invested in by clients of Worldway Immigration Group, has made significant progress. The project's flagship hotel, the Montage Hotel & Resorts, officially opened its doors on December 15. Media outlets have commented that the opening of the Montage Hotel signifies the arrival of a truly luxurious hotel in the Montana region.
Turkey's 2021 Economic Growth Forecast Raised to 11%
Recently, the global rating agency Moody's raised Turkey's 2021 GDP growth forecast from 9.2% to 11%.