Entering the second half of 2024, the global migration market is also ushering in unprecedented changes. Whether it is for the pursuit of a better quality of life, or for the sake of children's education and career development, immigration is a process that requires careful consideration and continuous effort.
Today, Australia, Canada and the United States of America has an in-depth discussion on the current immigration trends, popular destinations, policy changes and challenges in various countries and regions, helping friends who are interested in immigrating to better grasp the opportunities and avoid risks!
United States
In the immigration map in 2024, the United States is still the focus of many people's attention, and at present, the direction of American immigration is very clear, either talented or wealthy, so as long as the conditions are met, the immigration policy of the United States is still quite friendly.
For applicants with sufficient funds, EB-5 immigrant investment is a fairly low-effort program that focuses on "money ability". In particular, EB-5 under the new law not only retains its original investment advantages, but also provides a perfect solution to the backlog problem. Investors who invest $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) in the U.S. and create or maintain at least 10 jobs can quickly lock in U.S. legal status without a backlog and enjoy social benefits such as education, health care, and so on.
Greece
Greece's home immigration program has always attracted investors with its low barrier to entry and high cost performance. However, in recent years, the Greek government has continuously raised the investment threshold for immigrants who buy houses, and plans to increase prices further. Still, Greece is a good choice for applicants who want to quickly obtain residency in Europe and enjoy the Mediterranean flair.
The Greek Home Purchase Immigration Program requires applicants to purchase a property worth a certain amount of money in Greece in order to obtain residency. After a successful application, applicants can enjoy the quality of life and social welfare resources in Greece.
Canada
Canada is favored by immigrants for its livable environment, perfect social welfare, and high-quality educational resources. Since 2024, the Canadian immigration threshold has continued to increase, from the restriction of study visas to work visas, all of which reveal the gradual escalation of immigration difficulties.
Among the many immigration programs in Canada, the federal SUV entrepreneurship program is more favorable. The SUV program allows innovative entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs to quickly land in Canada and start a business, thereby obtaining a PR card. This project has certain requirements for the applicant's entrepreneurial content and entrepreneurial willingness, but it does not have the card age, the document requirements are simple, there are no asset requirements for the applicant, no enterprise share requirements, no need to explain the source of funds, and have a certain business background.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is not only an international financial centre, but also a bridge between the world and the mainland. It is uniquely positioned in terms of business, investment, and taxation. With a Hong Kong passport, you can travel to 168 countries and regions visa-free, making your travel truly worry-free. In terms of social welfare, Hong Kong is no slouch, offering free public health care, 15 years of compulsory education, and a well-established pension system, which is among the best in Asia.
Hong Kong's identity threshold is not high, and the government is also actively attracting talent. The main channels for applying for Hong Kong immigration include the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, the Quality Migrant Scheme, the TTPS and the Professional Talent Scheme.
Under the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, eligible applicants are required to invest at least HK$30 million in permissible investment assets. Successful applicants may bring their dependants (including their spouses and their unmarried and dependent children under the age of 18) to Hong Kong for a period of stay of two years after which they may apply for an extension of stay for three years and then a further extension of stay for three years at the end of each triennium.
The QMAS is mainly for talents with high professional skills, and adopts a point system, and can apply after reaching 80 points. What is 80 points? Bachelor's degree, at least 30 years old, married, and a few years of work experience can basically be satisfied. This year is the last year for the QMAS to lift the quota limit, and the processing period is about 6-9 months. For those who wish to immigrate to Hong Kong through this route, now is a crucial time to race against time.
The TTPS is aimed at high-paid or elite university graduates, who need an annual salary of HK$2.5 million, or be a graduate of one of the world's top 100 universities, so that they can easily meet the application requirements. The Migrant Scheme is designed for applicants who are already sponsored by a Hong Kong employer.
In general, Hong Kong, with its stable political environment, strong economic strength, high-quality educational resources and perfect social welfare system, has become one of the popular choices for global talent immigration. Its flexible and active immigration policy and relatively low application threshold have further enhanced Hong Kong's attractiveness.
Japan
Japan is not a country of immigrants, but its aging society and low fertility rate have made Japan constantly revise its acceptance of immigrants. There are several main ways to immigrate to Japan. First of all, marrying a Japanese person can obtain Japanese status; Second, you can obtain status by working in Japan for 10 years, but this requires a high standard of Japanese, education, work ability, and no record of bad behavior. Finally, it is also a practical and recommended way to open a company for five years, which requires a registered capital of not less than 5 million yen, a fixed office space and specific business, and the employment of real employees.
Of course, Japan also offers a quick way to permanent residence - the Highly Skilled Business Management Visa. This visa requires the applicant to register a company in Japan with a registration fee of 5 million yen. Using a scoring system, taking into account factors such as work, age, and educational background, when the score of a high talent reaches 70 points, you can apply for permanent residence after living in Japan for 3 years, and when the score of a high talent reaches 80 points, you can apply for permanent residence after living in Japan for 1 year, which is the mainstream program for Japanese immigrants.
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