In the first half of 2014, traditional immigration countries, despite the risk of sudden policy changes, still occupy a significant share of the market. Meanwhile, newly popular European countries are actively creating friendly and accessible policies, making the investment immigration trend noteworthy. So, what are the trends guiding investment immigration in the second half of 2014, and where should investors go? WorldWay Immigration experts provide detailed insights.
1, Increased Difficulty
In February 2014, Canada’s federal investment immigration program was originally planned to be abolished, with a new program proposed to be defined as an entrepreneurial investment pilot program, replacing passive investment with active investment, potentially doubling the investment amount, and strictly regulating residency requirements. In April, Singapore's new policy required applicants to come from designated industries, allowing only successful entrepreneurs to enter. In the next year or two, it is likely that: the investment amount in the UK will increase to £2 million, and the EB-5 investment immigration program in the United States may see its first-ever backlog.
At this time, quickly selecting high-quality projects for U.S. investment immigration becomes particularly important. In early June, following the successful conclusion of six major U.S. investment immigration projects, WorldWay Immigration proudly launched two high-quality projects: a 100% approval rate project promoted by a well-established regional center and a project with guaranteed I-526 approval safety. These carefully selected projects have dispelled many investors' concerns about U.S. investment immigration, leading to a surge in demand.
2, Market Expansion
Starting from Cyprus and Portugal, in a short period, non-mainstream immigration countries have continuously emerged, including Greece, Hungary, Spain, Italy, and some lesser-known small countries such as Antigua, Saint Kitts, and Malta. These countries currently have low investment amounts, relaxed conditions, and quick approvals, allowing applicants to obtain citizenship in one step.
If applicants cannot meet the requirements of traditional immigration programs but wish to quickly obtain immigration status, choosing emerging European projects appears to be a relatively easier path. WorldWay Immigration was the first to promote European real estate immigration projects in China and successfully held the "European Immigration Year" event in 2013. In 2014, WorldWay Immigration further enhanced its overseas customer service in Europe, assisting clients with comprehensive property management and real estate services, providing thoughtful and meticulous service that alleviates investors' concerns, receiving high praise.
3, Strengthened Investment
Entrepreneurial immigration is suitable for entrepreneurs, while investment immigration is more suitable for those interested in investment. The current trend reflects this: immigration countries emphasize the function of "investment," allowing individuals to select projects independently, bearing the risks themselves, and maximizing economic effects.
U.S. EB-5 investment immigration, European real estate immigration, and Canadian provincial nomination allow investors to approach the immigration process from an investment perspective, making the process smoother.
4, Emphasis on Talent
Investment immigration requires both financial resources and human capital, which is the future trend. Entrepreneurs or investment talents may become the mainstream group of future investment immigrants. Taking the United States as an example, the phenomenon of Chinese immigration to the U.S. has distinct characteristics of talent immigration, with China becoming the largest source of talent for the U.S.
WorldWay Immigration experts predict that in the second half of 2014, the United States, Canada, and various European countries will continue to exhibit different characteristics in investment immigration, and overseas investment immigration will present new reference directions. From the continuously rising consultation data, it is evident that the demand for investment immigration will become even stronger. The U.S. EB-5 investment immigration program remains the first choice for Chinese applicants. Additionally, Chinese applicants are gradually showing a tendency to favor investment immigration in various European countries due to its simplicity and speed, as well as stable returns from real estate investments, which are favored by Chinese investors. Currently, the number of applicants is rapidly increasing. As the European economy begins to recover, it brings new hope for investment immigration, making the second half of 2014 a golden period for European real estate immigration. Therefore, applicants entering the pipeline early in the policy opening will have more assurance regarding application speed and success rates.
