Which country is the easiest to immigrate to? Which country has low immigration thresholds? According to surveys, the total number of overseas Chinese worldwide is approximately 60 million, and the Chinese international immigrant community is the largest overseas immigrant group in the world. The main destinations for Chinese immigrants are the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries. In addition to the traditional four major immigration countries— the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand— many European countries have also introduced immigration policies. You may be able to compare which country is the easiest for you to immigrate to.
1. Immigration to the United States
Since 2000, Asians have been the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States. In 2013, China surpassed Mexico to become the country with the highest number of immigrants to the United States. The main ways to immigrate to the United States are through family reunification and employment-based immigration.
1. Family-based immigration to the United States
In addition to the unrestricted quota for spouses of U.S. citizens (marriage-based immigration), minor children, and parents, the types of family-based immigration to the United States also include:
1) U.S. F1 visa: Unmarried children of U.S. citizens aged 21 and older.
2) U.S. F2A visa: Spouses and unmarried children under 21 of U.S. green card holders.
3) U.S. F2B visa: Unmarried children aged 21 and older of U.S. green card holders.
4) U.S. F3 visa: Married children of U.S. citizens.
5) U.S. F4 visa: Siblings of U.S. citizens.
2. Employment-based immigration to the United States
1) U.S. EB-1 visa: Extraordinary ability individuals, outstanding professors and researchers, multinational executives.
2) U.S. EB-2 visa: Employment-based immigration for individuals with a master's degree or higher (most international students apply for this type).
3) U.S. EB-3 visa: Employment-based immigration for individuals with a bachelor's degree (most international students apply for this type).
4) U.S. EB-3 non-skilled worker visa: This is employer-sponsored immigration in the United States. WorldWay Immigration recommends that U.S. immigration applicants choose EB-3C, as this immigration program has no language requirements, no asset requirements, and no work experience requirements, making it widely accessible without the need to match employers for skilled workers.
5) U.S. EB-4 visa: Religious workers.
6) U.S. EB-5 visa: U.S. investment immigration.
2. Immigration to Australia
According to statistics, in the 2014-15 fiscal year, 68% of individuals immigrating to Australia did so through skilled migration, while 32% did so through family visa categories. The breakdown is as follows:
1. Skilled migration: 38% were employer-sponsored migration; 34% were independent skilled migration; 22% were state, territory, and regional nominations, and 6% were business migration;
2. Family migration: 79% were spouse reunion migration; 14% were parent migration; 6% were child migration; 1% were other categories.
In the 2014-15 fiscal year, a total of 27,872 Chinese individuals chose to immigrate to Australia, with 16,834 immigrating through skilled migration, accounting for 60.4% of the total; 11,025 immigrated through family migration, accounting for 39.6%. According to statistics released by the Australian Department of Immigration, as of June 2014, there were a total of 447,370 immigrants born in China residing in Australia, representing a 78% increase in the number of Chinese immigrants in Australia over the past eight years compared to the same period in 2006.
3. Immigration to Canada
From 2004 to 2013, the top three countries with the highest number of immigrants to Canada were all from Asia, with over 320,000 immigrants from China leading the country. According to data from the Canadian Ministry of Immigration, in 2015, more than 31,000 Chinese individuals successfully received invitations for Canadian Express Entry immigration, including approximately 10,000 individuals who successfully immigrated to Canada, including the principal applicants and their families. However, it is worth noting that only 409 applicants within China were successfully approved in 2015.
Since the Canadian federal government canceled the investor immigration program and began the Express Entry immigration policy, Chinese immigrants have turned their attention to the province of Quebec in Canada. Among them, the Quebec investment immigration, skilled immigration, and Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) have become shortcuts for Chinese individuals to immigrate to Canada.
The advantages of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) include:
1. Fast application speed: Study + immigration takes only two years;
2. Zero risk, 100% success rate: No scoring required, no long waiting times, and you can obtain the Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) within 20 days after graduation, guaranteeing 100% permanent residency in Canada;
3. Low tuition fees and high cost-effectiveness;
4. No work experience or IELTS requirements: You can apply for immigration to Canada six months before graduation without submitting IELTS scores;
5. No quotas or occupational restrictions: Applicants only need to complete 1800 hours of coursework and achieve a B2 level in French to apply;
6. Employment without worries: After completing vocational training courses, internships and employment recommendations are provided;
7. After obtaining permanent residency, you can continue your studies: After obtaining permanent residency, you can continue to pursue undergraduate and master's degrees.
4. Immigration to New Zealand
In the 2015 Global Best Immigration Destinations Report, New Zealand ranked second in the voting for "the best place for immigrants to live and settle." Whether for tourists, international students, or residency applicants, China is one of the main sources for New Zealand. As of July 2013, New Zealand had a population of 4.47 million. Among them, descendants of European immigrants accounted for 67.6%, Māori accounted for 14.6%, Asians accounted for 9.2% (approximately 200,000 Chinese), and Pacific Islander descendants accounted for 6.9%.
The main immigration methods to New Zealand include:
1. New Zealand skilled immigration: Requires applicants to be under 55 years old, with an average IELTS score of 6.5, for occupations in demand, and to meet immigration scoring requirements.
2. New Zealand investment immigration: Applicable to applicants willing to invest at least NZD 1.5 million for at least four years and wish to apply for New Zealand residency; high-value investment immigration requires a minimum investment of NZD 10 million for at least three years.
3. New Zealand entrepreneur immigration: Requires an investment of no less than NZD 100,000 (excluding operating capital), a comprehensive score of no less than 120 points, an average IELTS score of no less than 4, and a detailed business plan.
4. New Zealand study immigration: The New Zealand fast-track study immigration program allows applicants with New Zealand study experience to obtain sponsorship from local employers after graduation and directly apply for New Zealand residency visas. The New Zealand fast-track study immigration is one of the fastest study immigration programs, allowing applicants to easily immigrate to New Zealand without educational or IELTS requirements.
5. Immigration to Europe
In recent years, various European countries have successively introduced property investment immigration policies, which have always been popular among Chinese investors. In addition to obtaining immigration status, investors can also gain investment returns, making it a win-win choice.
1. Spain investment residence visa (EUR 500,000 property investment);
2. Portugal golden residence permit visa (EUR 500,000 property investment);
3. Italy property investment immigration (EUR 300,000 property investment);
4. Greece investment residence visa (EUR 250,000 property investment);
5. Cyprus property investment immigration (EUR 300,000 property investment for permanent residency, starting from EUR 2.5 million investment for citizenship), etc.
6. Hungary special government bonds (EUR 300,000 for government bonds), etc.
There are many countries available for immigration, and each person's situation is different. Which country is the easiest to immigrate to? Which country has low immigration thresholds? Such questions are subjective, and different people may have different answers. WorldWay Immigration will customize the most suitable immigration country and method for applicants based on their individual circumstances, assisting immigration applicants in successfully obtaining a second identity overseas.