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Canada's High Job Vacancy Rate May Trigger a New Wave of Immigration
Recently, the renowned Canadian human resources firm Randstad Canada released a new survey report predicting which talent will be most in demand in Canada in 2022 as the country emerges from the shadow of the pandemic. Previously, the company released statistics on Canada's 2021 job vacancies, which residents reported as being "quite accurate." According to Randstad Canada, "more than two-thirds of employers in the market are currently planning to rehire employees who were laid off due to the pandemic."
Total Investment in Portugal's Golden Visa Exceeds 6 Billion Euros
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) released the Golden Visa data for October 2021. In October 2021, a total of 87 main applicants and 104 dependent applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with an investment amount of 46.4 million euros, representing an increase of approximately 53% compared to September. Among them, the number of applicants from China reached 15, maintaining the top position.
Why is the Manitoba Entrepreneur Immigration Program in Canada So Popular?
Manitoba, one of the three Prairie Provinces in central Canada, is located in the heart of Canada and serves as a transportation hub for the entire country, covering an area of approximately 650,000 square kilometers, making it the eighth largest province in Canada. Manitoba is rich in natural resources and is known for having the longest sunshine hours in Canada, earning it the title of "The Sunshine Capital of Canada."
Housing Prices Continue to Rise, Now is the Right Time to Invest in Greece
Recently, according to data from Geoaxis, a Greek real estate appraisal agency, the growth rate of housing prices in Greece has surpassed twice that of pre-pandemic levels.
2021 Best Nation Brands Index: Canada Ranks Second
Recently, Canada has achieved another proud international ranking! In the newly released "2021 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index," Canada ranked 2nd, moving up one spot from last year.
Good News: U.S. Travel Ban Lifted & Routine Visa Services in China Resumed
On November 8, the United States reopened its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers from 33 countries, ending more than 18 months of international travel restrictions.
Exceeding Expectations: Turkey's Tourism Revenue Soars 182% in the Third Quarter
Recently, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, after the sudden outbreak of the pandemic last year, Turkey's tourism revenue in the third quarter of 2021 (July-September, Q3) reached 11.4 billion USD, an increase of 182% compared to the same period last year.
Canada School Selection Guide: 2022 Maclean's University Rankings Released
Recently, Canada's Maclean's magazine released its 2022 university rankings! The Maclean's university rankings are specifically tailored for Canadian universities, providing detailed categorization and rankings for local institutions every year. Highly recognized within Canada, these rankings are known as the "Canada School Selection Guide" and have become an essential reference for international students and immigrant families when choosing Canadian institutions.
Global Talent Competitiveness Index: Hong Kong Ranks Second in Asia
Recently, INSEAD and the Portulans Institute in the United States jointly released the Global Talent Competitiveness Index. In this ranking, Hong Kong is placed second in Asia and twentieth globally.
Record-Breaking: Canada Welcomes 45,000 New Immigrants in September
Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it welcomed 45,000 new immigrants during the month of September. The number of new immigrants received that month set a record in Canada's modern history and represents the highest number of new immigrants received in a single month in Canadian history.
Good News: A Group of Investors from WorldWay Immigration Obtained Combo Cards
Recently, a group of EB-5 investors from WorldWay Immigration successfully obtained Combo Cards (Employment Authorization Document/Re-entry Permit) approved by the immigration authorities. The I-485 applications of these investors who received Combo Cards were submitted between March and October 2020, while the approval of Combo Cards by the immigration authorities mainly occurred in October.
Latest Selection Results for Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Immigration Released
On November 4, 2021 (local time), the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted its latest selection for the Entrepreneur category, which was also the final selection under the temporary policy. A total of 65 candidates were selected, with a minimum score of 100 points, a decrease of 10 points from the previous round.