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UK Extends Pandemic Wage Subsidy by 4 Months; Immigrate to the UK with One Visa
According to the BBC, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced that the government's scheme to pay the wages of workers furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended until October. Furloughed employees will continue to receive 80% of their monthly wages, up to a maximum of £2,500!
Irish Immigration Service Again Automatically Extends Visa Validity Period
Recently, the Irish Immigration Service issued a new notice, again automatically extending the validity period of visas, and informed that due to the pandemic, remote work is in effect, and business is being processed normally but at a relatively slower pace. The specific information is as follows:
Greece Immigration May Increase in Price, Seize the Low-Price "Window Period"
Now is the best time to invest in Greece. By purchasing property before the new law is officially implemented, you may catch the last train for low-cost immigration to Greece.
Zero Infection, Zero Tuition, This Country is Amazing!
Every student in Vanuatu will receive a tuition and accommodation fee waiver of 42,000 Vatu for the 2020 academic year. This waiver policy applies to both public and private schools and is expected to cover approximately 90,000 students!
Montenegro's EU Accession Negotiations Continue Amid Pandemic with Firm EU Support!
According to the official EU website, the pandemic will not hinder the EU's enlargement process, and Montenegro's EU accession negotiations will continue. Notably, the official EU news headline directly quoted "A friend in need is a friend indeed," once again demonstrating the true friendship between Montenegro and the EU during difficult times.
What is the UK Representative of an Overseas Business Visa?
Currently, the UK Representative of an Overseas Business Visa is highly accessible due to its low investment cost and fast approval speed! This program is a premium pathway for quick immigration to the UK with a low threshold, boasting an approval success rate of approximately 90% each year from 2005 to 2019! Importantly, the investment threshold is very low, requiring no £2 million, and there are no strict investment quota requirements. Are you interested?
Well-Deserved! Canada Receives Multiple Honors
Recently, U.S. News & World Report released its 2020 Best Countries rankings. Canada ranked second in the world, moving up one spot from 2019. Among the numerous sub-categories, Canada secured the top spot in several areas.
UK Representative of an Overseas Business Visa: A Fast Track to Low-Cost Immigration to the UK
Currently, the Representative of an Overseas Business Visa, with its low investment cost and fast approval speed, is very accessible! This program is a high-quality, low-threshold, and fast-track route for immigrating to the UK currently available on the market. Between 2005 and 2019, the annual approval rate was approximately 90%!
6 Million Candidates May Miss Undergraduate Admission in 2020! Why Not Take the "Shortcut" Early?
After the announcement of the delay in the college entrance examination, Wang Hui, Director of the Department of Higher Education at the Ministry of Education, provided the following data: In 2020, the number of candidates for the college entrance examination reached 10.71 million, an increase of 400,000 compared to last year. According to the currently published undergraduate admission rates in various provinces, over 50% of candidates missed undergraduate admission in the 2019 college entrance examination, and 21% missed university admission.
Portugal Hits the 'Restart' Button: Residence Card Issuance Has Resumed
Since March 30, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) has suspended all public-facing services, providing emergency processing only for certain urgent matters and passport applications. Recently, in a statement to the media, the SEF announced that in light of measures taken to reasonably contain the spread of COVID-19, it has gradually reopened 23 in-person service centers and has provided services to 1,518 citizens.
The construction of the Yellowstone Club II EB-5 project in the United States is progressing steadily and in an orderly manner.
Despite the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States over the past two months, the construction of the Yellowstone Club II EB-5 project in Montana, a state with a low population density and a lower infection rate, has not been halted due to the pandemic. The construction has been carried out in an orderly manner during the pandemic, with strict protective measures in place. The "time-lapse video" sent by the construction team shows the construction status at various time points from February to April.
A Shortcut to the UK: The UK Turkish Businessperson Visa
The Ankara Agreement remains in effect during the transition period. Before January 1, 2021, Turkish citizens may enter the UK using the "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa" based on the still-valid Ankara Agreement.