Recently, the Hurun Research Institute released the 'Hurun Global Rich List 2018', with the wealth calculation cutoff date of January 31, 2018. This is the seventh consecutive year that the Hurun Research Institute has released the 'Global Rich List'. A total of 2,694 billionaires from 2,157 companies across 68 countries made the list, an increase of 437 people, reaching a historical high. The total wealth of the billionaires on the list rose by 31% compared to last year, reaching 66 trillion yuan, equivalent to 13.2% of global GDP.
Among the world's top ten billionaires, 7 are from the United States
Seven of the top ten are from the United States. Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, and Mark Zuckerberg lead the way. Bezos's wealth rose by 71% to become the world's richest person, Buffett's wealth rose by 31%, and Zuckerberg's wealth rose by 36%. Google's 44-year-old Larry Page entered the top ten for the first time. The 68-year-old head of LVMH, Bernard Arnault, saw his wealth double and returned to the top ten. The average wealth of the top 10 grew by 37%.
9.1% of billionaires on the Global Rich List are first-generation immigrants, with the United States as the preferred destination
9.1% of the billionaires on the Global Rich List are first-generation immigrants. 64 people immigrated to the United States, ranking first. 45 people immigrated to the United Kingdom, and 40 people immigrated to Switzerland, ranking second and third. 44-year-old Google founder Sergey Brin became the wealthiest immigrant billionaire with a fortune of 290 billion yuan.
Hurun stated: "The United States is the preferred destination for young immigrants, who subsequently become billionaires after immigrating to the United States."
As is well known, the United States, as the world's leading economic power, has always been one of the preferred destinations for global investors to immigrate to, and it has also become an immigration country favored by the wealthy. Among the many ways to immigrate to the United States, EB-5 investment immigration is highly sought after by investors. As an important means of personal investment, EB-5 investment immigration not only allows for the allocation of RMB assets into USD assets, but also enables the entire family to obtain a U.S. Green Card, enjoying U.S. educational resources, social welfare, and more. More importantly, the EB-5 application requirements are lenient, with no language requirements, relatively low capital investment, refundable funds, and no 'immigration jail' (residency requirements), making it arguably the most convenient channel with the fewest restrictions for U.S. immigration eligibility.
Experts from Worldway Immigration Group remind everyone that after the EB-5 Regional Center Program expires on March 23, the investment amount may increase, and the application threshold may be raised. Therefore, those with a need for a Green Card should cherish the era of low-cost $500,000 U.S. immigration and seize the excellent opportunity to plan their lives and build a second home in the United States!
Currently, the Manhattan No. 9 Luxury Boutique Hotel, for which Worldway Immigration Group serves as the exclusive agent in Greater China, is the first EB-5 project in Manhattan expected to shorten the visa waiting period and offer first-priority repayment. It is currently a top-tier, high-quality project that is extremely popular in the market. The project's various data points are excellent, greatly assisting investors in obtaining permanent Green Cards and the repayment of investment funds, fully safeguarding the interests of investors.
Project Advantages
● The first EB-5 project in Manhattan that meets the definition of a "Targeted Employment Area" in the draft bill, with the potential to shorten visa waiting periods
● A rare EB-5 project in the market with first-priority repayment in Manhattan
● High equity investment ratio by the developer, low debt ratio
● Superb project refinancing capability
● Sufficient employment creation, completion guarantee
● Project has already commenced, with some jobs already created
● Adheres to industry-leading high compliance standards, ensuring high transparency in the supervision and use of EB-5 funds
● If an investor's I-526 is denied, the developer's wholly-owned subsidiary provides a refund guarantee
● Superior geographical location, strong market demand
● Top-tier developer DLJ joins forces with EB-5, and Worldway Immigration joins hands again after the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort project, a powerful combination