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Immigrating to Turkey: A Method Favored by Many Investors
Turkey, a romantic nation spanning the two continents of Europe and Asia, is currently a major geographical, demographic, and economic power in Eurasia among countries with investment-based citizenship programs. It is also a major G20 nation that has opened a low-cost investment citizenship program! Turkey implements the European model in political, economic, and cultural fields. Its unique geographical location, vibrant workforce, and stable political and economic environment make Turkey an important...
Record-breaking: Canada welcomed over 46,000 new immigrants in October
Good news continues to arrive. Following the reception of 45,000 new immigrants in September, the number of new immigrants in Canada reached a historic high in October, with 46,315 individuals. This marks yet another record in modern Canadian history, as well as the highest number of new immigrants received in a single month in Canada’s history.
Latest Requirements and Policies for International Travelers Entering the United States
Recently, the official website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States updated the latest requirements and policies for international travelers entering the United States. This is currently a major concern for many individuals who have already obtained a U.S. visa; otherwise, even with a visa, they may be returned to their home country upon arrival at U.S. customs. The following points must be noted:
St. Kitts Immigration Incentives No Longer Extended, Immigrants Must Act Quickly
Recently, the St. Kitts and Nevis Immigration Department confirmed that the family donation incentive policy in the investment citizenship program, which expires on December 31, 2021, will not be extended. This means that starting next year, investors immigrating to St. Kitts through donations to the Sustainable Growth Fund will see the donation amount for families of up to four revert from the current $150,000 back to the original price of $195,000.
Good News: Irish Immigration Service Simplifies Naturalization Applications
Recently, the Irish Department of Justice announced a series of favorable immigration measures. These include: simplifying the naturalization application process; temporarily relaxing entry and exit restrictions for individuals holding expired Irish Residence Permit (IRP) cards that meet extension requirements, to facilitate their travel to and from Ireland during the Christmas holidays and before January 15, 2022; and temporarily waiving the re-entry visa requirement for children under 16.
Good News! Dominica Passport Adds More Visa-Free Countries
On November 22, local time, Dominica and China signed a visa-exemption agreement, allowing citizens of Dominica to enter China visa-free. Following this agreement, among popular investment citizenship programs on the market, Dominica has become the second country, after Grenada, to enjoy visa-free access to China.
New Progress on Draft Legislation to Waive EB-5 Visa Backlogs
On November 19, U.S. local time, the "Build Back Better Act" (or H.R. 5376), a reconciliation budget bill totaling approximately $1.75 trillion, successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This omnibus budget bill includes immigration reform provisions aimed at addressing both the status of undocumented immigrants and the visa backlog issues for legal immigrants. Its...
New Announcement! Canada Announces New Entry Regulations, Two Chinese Vaccines Recognized
On November 19, local time, the Government of Canada announced at a press conference that it would further expand the list of recognized vaccines. Starting from November 30, vaccines such as China's Sinopharm and Sinovac will be recognized by Canada! This also means that tourists who have been fully vaccinated with these two Chinese vaccines (including mixed vaccinations) can enter Canada directly without quarantine!
WorldWay Celebrates a Group of Ontario Employer Job Offer Stream Clients Receiving Federal Medical Examination Requests
Great news! Recently, a group of WorldWay's Ontario Employer Job Offer Stream immigration clients received their federal medical examination requests. On average, these clients took 15 months from receiving provincial nomination approval to receiving the medical examination notice, with the fastest taking only 11 months—an exceptionally fast turnaround.
Portugal to Significantly Increase Pensions Starting Next Year
Recently, the ruling Socialist Party (PS) of Portugal announced that to ensure the viability of the national budget, pensions will be significantly increased to 1,097 euros starting next January, the minimum wage will rise to 705 euros, and childcare subsidies will also be gradually increased.
Reminder: These Canadian Families Can Receive Up to $2,000 in Additional Allowances
Recently, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tweeted a reminder that eligible low-income families can receive up to $2,000 in additional allowances from the federal government by opening a savings plan for their children. In fact, Canadian families with children under the age of 6 have already received $600-$1,200 in pandemic-related child benefits from the government this year.
Process Further Simplified! Greek Residence Permit Renewals Can Now Be Applied for Online
Recently, according to a notice issued by the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum, starting from November 16 local time, the renewal of residence permits for third-country citizens has been moved to an online process.