Recently, the "2014 Top Ten Immigration Industry News Selection" event, hosted by ifeng.com, concluded after receiving over 800,000 votes from netizens, ultimately selecting ten news events with undeniable influence in the immigration industry. Among these top ten news items, six were events led or participated in by the leading domestic investment immigration institution—Worldway Immigration Group.
The 6 major events related to or led by Worldway Immigration Group are:
U.S. EB-5 Investment Immigration Public Bond Model Approved by USCIS for the First Time:
On September 22, 2014, the 520 Bridge Project, for which Worldway served as the chief agent, received I-526 approval. The 520 Bridge bond project was the first tradable bond project issued by a state government since the implementation of the U.S. EB-5 Act in 1990. It pioneered the history of "buying bonds to obtain a green card" and became a classic case in the history of EB-5. Brain Su, Chairman of the EB-5 China Market Committee, stated to the public: "Congratulations to Worldway Group on the I-526 approval of the 520 Bridge Project! This is a milestone in the history of EB-5, may set a new industry trend, and we will continue to pay attention."
U.S. Congressman Visits China to Promote EB-5 Project and Visits Chinese Immigration Companies for the First Time in 25 Years:
Following the successful approval of the 520 Bridge Project, Worldway Group pressed on to launch another U.S. state government project—the Pennsylvania Turnpike Project. On November 8th and 9th, U.S. Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, who had just been successfully re-elected in the U.S. midterm elections, joined Dr. Winner Xing, President of Worldway Immigration Group, to promote the Pennsylvania Turnpike Project—currently the highest credit-rated project among EB-5 offerings—in Beijing and Shanghai. He also visited Worldway's Beijing and Shanghai offices. This was the first time in the 25-year history of the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration legislation that a U.S. Congressman has joined an immigration agency to promote an EB-5 project in China, which is of extraordinary significance.
USCIS Approval of State Government Road Construction for Green Cards Attracts High Media Attention:
The Pennsylvania Turnpike EB-5 project, for which Worldway serves as the exclusive agent for Greater China, is a 100% government project jointly invested by the U.S. federal government and the Pennsylvania state government, and has already received I-924 project pre-approval from USCIS. The Pennsylvania Turnpike project is an important part of the renovation of the entire Pennsylvania road and bridge network, as decided by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Chinese investors invest $500,000 in road construction in exchange for green cards; this is done by a limited partnership composed of EB-5 investors lending $500,000 per person to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, which manages the project, with repayment guaranteed by the Commission. Because the Pennsylvania Turnpike project is such a rare government-monopolized project, it has been highly sought after by investors and received significant media attention.
"EU Citizenship Month" Held for the First Time in Beijing and Shanghai:
On October 18th and 19th, 2014, the Paphos City Council of Cyprus, in conjunction with Worldway Immigration Group, held the "Paphos Night" event in Beijing and Shanghai, respectively. This was the first immigration-themed event named after a European city held within China. The Paphos City Council and Worldway Group jointly announced the launch of "EU Citizenship Month," attracting joint attention from the Chinese and European immigration sectors.
Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Visits Hong Kong for the First Time to Promote Investment Citizenship Program:
On August 30, 2014, Worldway Group exclusively hosted the "Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Meet-and-Greet" at The Peninsula Hong Kong. This marked the first time in 30 years that the Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis visited China to promote the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program to Chinese investors.
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program Lands in China for the First Time:
On September 4, 2014, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda accepted the suggestions of the President of Worldway, and the amendment to the citizenship by investment policy was officially passed and promulgated, reducing the investment amount for the investment fund (donation method) from $250,000 to $200,000 (this preferential investment policy was valid until April 30, 2015). In 2014, a Worldway client received their passport just 11 days after completing their investment, setting the fastest approval record in the history of the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program.
2014 was an unforgettable year for the immigration industry and also of extraordinary significance for Worldway Immigration Group. As a leading institution in investment immigration, we have been focusing on the field of investment immigration for 18 years. We believe that in 2015, Worldway Group will continue to work with more investors, carrying everyone's expectations and immigration dreams, to promote and facilitate the development of China's immigration industry. By choosing Worldway, you have embarked on a successful path to the world!
