In 2014, the global investment immigration landscape changed dramatically. Following Canada's "one-size-fits-all" approach, the already strong markets of the United States, Europe, and Hong Kong have undoubtedly become the top choices for investment immigration.
Experts from Worldway indicate that currently, the investment immigration sector is dominated by the United States, Europe, and Hong Kong. The application process for U.S. investment immigration is straightforward, and due to its convenience and the numerous benefits associated with the green card, it attracts a large number of investors each year. European property investment immigration, as a rising star, offers relatively lenient policies, short processing times, and simple residency requirements; the well-established legal systems, stable societies, developed economies, high educational standards, and superior quality of life in EU countries are also major attractions for immigrant families. As for investment residency in Hong Kong, an investment of 1,000,000 Hong Kong dollars in government-designated products offers flexible options, considerable returns, no immigration monitoring, and a simple application process. Moreover, Hong Kong residency allows for the retention of dual identities in Mainland China and Hong Kong, along with advantages such as being a financial free port, free movement, business opportunities, similar language and customs, and proximity, which have captivated many wealthy individuals from the Mainland with a strong sense of "homeland attachment."
Furthermore, in the post-Canada era, unlike the situation where investment amounts for investment immigration in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Hungary have been raised, the investment policies in the United States and Hong Kong remain stable, and the investment environment is favorable, which is also a reason for the current surge in application quotas.
Those familiar with Hong Kong's investment immigration policies should easily notice that compared to the initial 650,000 Hong Kong dollars era, due to factors such as the appreciation of the Renminbi, the current investment amount of 1,000,000 Hong Kong dollars is actually experiencing a subtle increase. Consequently, Hong Kong investment immigration has attracted a large number of applicants from the Mainland in recent years. Both Hong Kong and U.S. investment immigration, which have been in a period of policy stability, are currently facing changes such as policy adjustments and increased application quotas. With the surge in investment applications and the growing backlog of cases, the issue of extended application wait times for investment immigration will become more pronounced. The industry generally anticipates that before the submission of the Hong Kong government's policy report in 2015, there will be another rush to apply before the end of 2014. Worldway immigration experts remind that the 1,000,000 Hong Kong dollars investment may soon become a thing of the past, and applicants intending to apply should seize the opportunity to submit their applications early to avoid being affected by price increases.
As the most successful professional agency for Hong Kong immigration in China, Worldway Group serves as the president unit of the Hong Kong Investment Immigration Association, providing investors with the latest policy trends and optimal solutions. We offer seven years of free renewal services for clients who successfully immigrate to Hong Kong, including investment consulting, settling in, property acquisition, children's education, childbirth, business operations, and financial and tax services. No matter which city you are in, Worldway can provide you with close, personalized service. For more information on Hong Kong investment residency, please contact 400-138-2929.
