The "Golden Residence" corruption incident in Portugal has become a hot topic in immigration discussions. As the investigation deepens, more details are emerging. Three Chinese nationals arrested by the Portuguese Anti-Corruption Bureau colluded with local black market agents, bribed relevant government officials, deceived immigrant investors, and tarnished the reputation of legitimate agencies. This incident has further strengthened the Portuguese government's support for the Golden Residence program, and legitimate immigration agencies are increasingly favored by investors due to their integrity.
The President of the Portuguese Notary Bureau, through a company called "Golden Vista Europe" established by his daughter, bribed the head of the Immigration and Borders Service (SEF), Manuel Jarmela Palos, and other officials to secure a "fast track" for golden residence applications for his company. Additionally, they sold properties at prices far above market value, reaping huge profits. For example, a property worth 200,000 euros was sold for 500,000 euros, allowing them to pocket the remaining 300,000 euros in profit. The involved black market agents sought illegal profits and disrupted the market, deceiving investors with the lure of "low prices." As the investigation progresses, these investors may face significant risks of losing their golden residence status.
Therefore, it is crucial to choose a legitimate, qualified, and experienced immigration agency during the investment immigration process, as this directly impacts the success of the investment immigration endeavor. Worldway Group, as one of Asia's top 500 brands and a legally operating immigration agency under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Security's Exit-Entry Administration, has 17 years of professional immigration experience and a global customer service team, along with top-notch professional immigration lawyers and the strongest documentation support team in the industry. These factors are essential guarantees for Worldway clients to obtain approvals legally and swiftly, and Worldway has maintained a leading industry record of 100% approval for client immigration applications. As the first immigration agency to pioneer European immigration and Portuguese immigration services, Worldway Group, in early 2013, collaborated with the then Portuguese ambassador to launch the "Golden Residence Program in China" ceremony. They also introduced the concept of 2013 as the Year of European Immigration, making the Portuguese Golden Residence project well-known and esteemed among Chinese investors.
【Meeting between the Portuguese President and the President of Worldway】
Furthermore, the group has maintained a good relationship with the Portuguese government. Dr. Winner Xing, the group president, has been warmly received by the Portuguese President, Vice Prime Minister, two former Portuguese ambassadors to China, and other important political figures.
【Worldway Portugal Office】
As a leading institution in the European immigration industry, Worldway has maintained a 40% market share in the domestic European immigration market, boasting a large immigrant client base. To better assist clients with subsequent services such as settling down, property management, and immigration status renewal, Worldway's Portugal branch has recently relocated to a new address at 190 Avenida da Liberdade, 3rd Floor, Lisbon, which is in a more prosperous area. As the only immigration agency in the industry with a branch in Portugal and possessing legal qualifications, Worldway will continue to provide better one-stop property and immigration services for immigrant investors.
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