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Buy government bonds and quickly obtain a passport from Saint Lucia for the whole family in the Commonwealth of Nations
Currently, the investment project with a low entry threshold and stable security in the market—the Saint Lucia COVID-19 Relief Government Bond Project—only requires an investment starting from $250,000 to purchase government bonds issued by the government of Saint Lucia. The principal can be returned after holding for a minimum of 5 years, allowing the whole family to obtain a passport from Saint Lucia, a Commonwealth country. Additionally, there are no age, educational, or language requirements for investment applicants, and no proof of source of funds is needed, with no residency requirements…
Oxford Professor States: Vaccination for All UK Residents Expected by the End of This Year
Recently, according to British media The Daily Mail, John Bell, the head of the Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine project, stated in an interview with LBC Radio that the vaccine could be administered to everyone in the UK by Christmas 2020 at the earliest.
Approval in 42 Days! Good News from WorldWay Immigration for Saint Kitts Citizenship
Approval in 42 Days! Good News from WorldWay Immigration for Saint Kitts Citizenship
Good News! Another Batch of Turkish Immigration Clients Approved by WorldWay Immigration
Good News! Another Batch of Turkish Immigration Clients Approved by WorldWay Immigration
Positive Outlook: 42% Increase in EB-5 Visa Quota for Fiscal Year 2021
Recently, Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division at the U.S. Department of State, was invited to attend the "EB-5 Advocacy Conference" organized by IIUSA. During the meeting, Charles Oppenheim provided a forward-looking forecast for the EB-5 annual visa quota for the new 2021 fiscal year (October 2020 to September 2021).
Portugal Golden Residence Visa Applications Increase by 409% in May
According to data recently released by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) for May 2020, a total of 270 main applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa in May, representing a 409% increase compared to April. The investment amount for the Golden Visa program in May reached 146 million euros, a 420% increase compared to April, a figure that even exceeded the total investment for the first four months of this year.
The U.S. EB-5 Visa Bulletin Advances by One Week in July 2020
The U.S. Department of State's Visa Office has officially released the U.S. immigration visa bulletin for July 2020, the tenth month of the new fiscal year. The latest results show that for the A chart, the cutoff date for EB-5 applicants is July 22, 2015, which is a 7-day advancement compared to June; the B chart remains unchanged at December 15, 2015.
Investing in Government Bonds: Risk Hedging and Unexpected Exceptional Value
Government bonds, also known as sovereign bonds, are government-issued debt instruments based on the state's credit, created to raise fiscal funds. They serve as a creditor-debtor certificate issued by the government to investors, promising to pay interest over a certain period and repay the principal upon maturity. Because the issuer is the state, government bonds possess high creditworthiness and are widely recognized as a safe investment tool.
Portugal Awarded as Europe’s First ‘Safe Travel Country’ Honor
Recently, according to the Portuguese newspaper Jornal de Notícias, Portugal has become the first country in Europe to receive the Safe Travel label. This honor was awarded by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to demonstrate that the destination complies with global health and safety protocols, aiming to reassure travelers who are concerned about the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Good News! The U.S. Consulates in China Are About to Resume Visa Appointments
Good news, the official website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. Department of State recently indicated that the consulates in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai have opened appointments for routine tourist, study, and other non-immigrant visas. This marks the resumption of visa services after the U.S. Department of State suspended all routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa services at embassies and consulates worldwide on March 20, 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Major Update! Irish Immigration Service Fully Abolishes Submission Windows
Great news: The Irish Department of Justice has recently announced the removal of submission window restrictions for the 2020 Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP)! Effective June 12, applicants may submit their applications at any time.
Breaking News! Ministry of Education Issues New Regulations for International Students; Start Educational Planning Early
Recently, the Ministry of Education revised and issued the "Notice on Regulating the Acceptance of International Students by Higher Education Institutions in China," adjusting the eligibility requirements for international students applying for undergraduate and junior college studies in Chinese universities. This notice takes effect on January 1, 2021!