Canada, Australia, and other nations have long been favored destinations for immigrants, but it is now becoming difficult for investors with limited assets to migrate there. The capital requirement for Canadian investment immigration is set to increase from the current 800,000 CAD (approximately 5.186 million RMB) to 1.6 million CAD (approximately 10.373 million RMB), and Australia is also continuously raising its requirements for investment immigrants. Consequently, many citizens are looking to catch the last bus before the "price hikes"; recently, the number of applications for investment immigration has surged by 80% to 90%. Previously lukewarm due to certain inherent risks, U.S. investment immigration has been "encouraged," with the number of recent applications also rising by approximately 40%.
Comparison of Investment Immigration in Canada, the U.S., and Australia
Canada
Before the new policy: Net assets of 800,000 CAD (approx. 5.186 million RMB), a one-time investment of 120,000 CAD (approx. 778,000 RMB), or the ability to provide 400,000 CAD (approx. 2.593 million RMB) for use by the Canadian government, to be returned without interest after 5 years.
After the new policy: Net assets of 1.6 million CAD (approx. 10.373 million RMB), one-time investment of 240,000 CAD. It remains uncertain whether the 400,000 CAD long-term 5-year investment requirement will also increase.
Australia
Family net assets raised to 500,000 AUD (approx. 3.03 million RMB); requirements for the applicant's business turnover, shares, etc., have also risen significantly.
United States
500,000 USD (approx. 3.39 million RMB)
U.S. investment immigration numbers increase by 30-40%
Compared to the 1.6 million CAD required for Canadian investment immigration, the 500,000 USD (approx. 3.39 million RMB) required for U.S. investment immigration appears much more "affordable." A Worldway immigration consultant notes: "Cost is a major reason why some clients are turning to U.S. immigration. Additionally, the U.S. remains attractive to many, and the number of U.S. investment immigration applications has recently risen by about 30% to 40% compared to the past."
Analysis
"Price Hikes" are for Screening Clients
With the increase in foreign immigration, these destination countries have been forced to raise their thresholds to screen for higher-quality clients. "Price hikes" are a primary method for filtering applicants.
