As the year-end approaches, you probably haven't seen the latest news from Hong Kong!

The Hong Kong Immigration Department announced that starting tomorrow (December 28), it will launch the first phase of the "electronic visa" and electronic visa application services, replacing the current sticker-type labels.

2022-01-07

Why go to Hong Kong? How much do you know about the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme?

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China is a highly prosperous free port and international metropolis, implementing 15 years of free public education! It boasts high-quality international educational resources and is renowned worldwide.

2022-01-07

Countdown of 6 months for Greece's property purchase policy change! If you don't choose a property in the country soon, it will really be too late!

Data statistics show that after a significant decline following the financial crisis, housing prices in Greece remained stable from 2009 to 2014. Then, at the beginning of 2015, there was a slight increase, followed by a rapid growth trend in 2018. In 2019, housing prices in Greece began to rise strongly, reaching the highest growth rate in 12 years!

2021-11-24

The Director of the Dominica Immigration Bureau appeared in a live broadcast to analyze "Investment Immigration in Dominica in the Post-Pandemic Era."

Dominica is preparing and planning to conduct the collection of biological information, which is an important part of their due diligence. They are currently discussing and adjusting the specifics. Dominica also plans to create electronic passports, a project that was originally scheduled to be completed by mid-year, but will be delayed due to the pandemic.

2021-11-24

Congratulations to Ms. L on the approval of her travel visa to Thailand.

Situation Introduction: Ms. L is a single mother who wants to travel to Thailand with her baby. Due to the currently complicated procedures for applying for a Thai tourist visa, Ms. L approached our international immigration company for assistance. After reviewing her situation, we collected all her documents and developed a specific plan for her. Once everything was ready, we submitted the visa applications for her and her baby. From a professional standpoint, we prepared comprehensive documents and corresponding paperwork. Two days after submission, the embassy sent us an email granting the visa approval.

2021-11-24

Mr. L has successfully obtained the Australian 188B investment immigration visa.

The success stories of the Australia 188B investment immigration program are numerous and countless. Today, I want to share a particularly special case among our successful clients. Before the investment, everything went smoothly, but during the investment process, there was an issue with the Australian account, which led to a pause in the investment. It seemed that the Australian residency that was almost within reach was slipping away. Despite this situation, let’s see how our gold medal team at International Australia 188B investment immigration turned the situation around. First, let’s briefly introduce Mr. L's application timeline: July 2018 ------ Contract signed August 2018 ------ EOI and state nomination submitted September 2018 ------ Invitation received December 2018 ------ Online application and complete documents submitted May 2021 ------ First supplementary materials requested June 2021 ------ First supplementary materials submitted June 2021 ------ Medical examination, etc. June 2021 ------ Investment notification October 2021 ------ Official signing Mr. L's investment was entirely in stocks. After submitting the complete set of documents, he received a routine request for supplementary materials and smoothly got responses for the medical examination, etc. The client actively cooperated with the medical examination and other materials. Under the guidance of the gold medal team at International Australia 188B, everything went smoothly to the investment stage. Stock asset investment is generally more convenient and quicker than property investment clients, and it should have been able to refresh the approval time for Australia 188B. However, unexpectedly, a problem arose. During the process of liquidating the assets included in the stocks into Australian dollars, Mr. L encountered an issue with his personal Australian account receiving funds. The Australian dollars could not be deposited, and even after contacting the Australian bank, he could not find out the specific reason for the account being frozen. Mr. L anxiously contacted us to inquire about possible solutions to his current predicament. After a detailed review by the Australia 188B project team, we learned that the client was using a currency exchange company to convert funds into Australian dollars. For over ten days, this company had been transferring a certain amount of Australian dollars to the client's Australian account, but the funds could not be deposited. However, when he tried to transfer a small amount of Australian dollars himself, it went through. It was truly perplexing that such a large amount of Australian dollars could not be transferred, and he was too anxious to take any action, with only half of the 1.5 million Australian dollars prepared. Once the gold medal team at International Australia 188B learned the details, we immediately assisted the client in contacting the bank regarding the Australian account to understand the possible reasons for the issue. However, the bank's backend response indicated that there was no problem with the client's account, and the funds could be transferred in and out without issues. We assisted the client in trying to transfer a few small amounts, which indeed were received in his Australian account. The root problem was identified with the currency exchange company the client had chosen. After extensive communication and material collection, the Australia 188B documentation team prepared two solutions: 1. The Australian bank would open a new account for the client to receive the funds from the previous currency exchange company for the RMB and Australian dollar exchange business, and then transfer the Australian dollars already exchanged from the previous account to the new account. 2. The remaining part of the 1.5 million Australian dollars that had not yet been exchanged would be handled by a more secure and reliable currency exchange company, directly transferring the funds to the designated investment account for the state bond. Mr. L highly recognized the solutions suggested by International. After some difficulties, he successfully completed the designated investment transfer before the investment deadline, and the pre-signing and official signing came as scheduled. As expressed in the thank-you letter from the client, when he was anxious and confused, we provided enthusiastic encouragement; when issues arose, we calmly analyzed the situation, presented solutions, and guided him to respond calmly. Our Australia 188B project team is truly trustworthy! For more details on Australian immigration, please consult the experts at International Immigration!

2021-11-24

UK investment immigration is frequently approved! Successful cases are continuously being updated!

It is well known that the UK is one of the world's developed countries and a global financial center, with significant influence in technology, culture, media, and education. The UK also boasts a high quality of life, a comprehensive and generous welfare system, and infrastructure that is ahead of other European countries. Not only does the UK have strong overall strength and far-reaching global influence, but it is also a long-established immigration destination, often referred to as a "paradise for the wealthy," making it one of the top choices for many immigration applicants. Recently, there have been frequent good news reports about UK investment immigration, with the International UK team successfully assisting several clients in achieving UK investment immigration through their professional expertise. International Immigration has a wealth of successful case experience and is well-versed in the various immigration terms of the UK investment immigration program, keeping abreast of policy changes and trends to provide clients with ideal immigration solutions. Each case follows a strict material preparation and review process to ensure that every document is as accurate and complete as possible, facilitating a smooth review by immigration officers. After the changes in the UK investment immigration policy, some clients are taking a wait-and-see approach, while others are seizing the opportunity to act decisively! In fact, applying as soon as possible is the right choice because the review process will be relatively lenient during the initial implementation of the new policy. The longer you wait, the less certain the outcome will be! Now, without further ado, let’s showcase three successful cases: **Case One:** Client Situation: Mr. T and his family have held temporary residency in Australia for many years and wish for their children to continue their education in the UK, which has a higher education standard. Additionally, their Australian visa is set to expire in five months, and only the fast processing of the UK investment visa can meet their needs for a quick acquisition of top-tier residency, allowing their children to receive free public education in the UK. Client's Source of Funds: £2 million has been held in an offshore company, 100% owned by the applicant, for over two years, eliminating the need to explain the source of funds to the immigration authorities. The initial source of funds came from a shareholding transfer. Application Timeline: Signed on July 17, 2021; submitted on October 27, 2021; approved on November 2, 2021. **Case Two:** Client Situation: The client holds a St. Kitts passport and decided to apply for UK investment immigration for the convenience of their children studying in the UK. Client's Source of Funds: The funds originated from domestic shareholder dividends six years ago, which were later transferred to an offshore company. The client successfully proved the authenticity of the offshore company and that the dividend funds had been held continuously, leading to a smooth approval. Application Timeline: Signed on July 3, 2021; submitted on August 23, 2021; approved on October 12, 2021. **Case Three:** Client Situation: A university student currently studying in the UK wishes to stay long-term for future development. The UK investment visa allows for free work and business opportunities in the UK, and the student can also meet the residency requirements during their studies, making it easier to transition to permanent residency in the future. Client's Source of Funds: The funds were a 100% gift from the mother, whose funds originated from a company equity transfer. Application Timeline: Signed on June 12, 2021; submitted on August 4, 2021; approved on September 3, 2021. International Immigration would like to remind everyone that now is an excellent time to immigrate to the UK. If you are considering immigrating to the UK through investment, do not hesitate any longer! When the requirement was £1 million, your hesitation turned it into £2 million; when you could avoid explaining the source of funds after three months, your hesitation turned it into two years, and you can no longer purchase government bonds... If you hesitate further, no one can predict how the policies will change in the future. So, the message remains: immigrate early, and it’s better to act quickly than to hesitate!

2021-11-24

Sharing Cases of UK Investor Visa Renewals

As a long-established immigration country, the UK attracts many immigrants with its status as a major power, economic strength, cultural environment, and educational and healthcare resources. Among the various immigration options, investment immigration has a relatively simple application process and lenient approval criteria. The initial investment visa is valid for 3 years and 4 months, and it must be renewed before it expires to maintain residency status. Each renewal grants a 2-year visa, and as long as the residency requirements are met, there is no limit to the number of renewals until permanent residency is obtained. The renewal application conditions are extremely simple: as long as the investment of £2 million is maintained, one can apply for renewal without any residency duration requirements, essentially meaning "as long as the investment is there, the status is there!" Moreover, the immigration office has a very lenient approval process for investment visa renewals, allowing individuals to easily stay in the UK to continue working and living. Below are two successful renewal case studies. 【Visa nearing expiration, unable to submit renewal in the UK?】 Client situation: Mr. X's children were originally studying in the UK, but due to the pandemic, the whole family returned to their home country and arranged for the children to temporarily attend an international school. They planned to return to the UK once the pandemic subsided. Aside from the pandemic's impact, Mr. X had not met the residency requirements for permanent residency due to work commitments over the past three years, which extended the time for applying for permanent residency. Originally, the renewal had to be submitted in person in the UK, but due to the ongoing pandemic, it can now be submitted from abroad! This is very considerate, as there is no need to risk traveling during the pandemic or worry about losing residency status, which relieved the client. The documentation was simple and easy to prepare, and working with our agency did not take much time! Submitting from abroad also allowed for approval to be granted a month earlier than the normal processing time! The investment immigration program remains one of the simplest and easiest to maintain among major countries' investment immigration options. 【Missing several necessary documents, yet still received approval?】 Client situation: Mr. C's investment visa card is about to expire. During the three years of holding the investment visa, he only lived in the UK for about six months. While organizing materials for renewal, he discovered that he had lost the necessary police registration document during a move, and appointments for police registration are booked until next year, making it impossible to obtain the proof before renewal! His child, being in their twenties, needs to prove their economic dependency on their father and that they live together, but the child can only enter the UK a month before the visa expires. The proof of the new home does not include the child's name, and due to the pandemic, the school is closed, making it impossible to obtain a proof of enrollment, resulting in multiple missing documents for renewal. However, our agency's documentation team has years of professional experience and submitted the relevant materials along with an explanation letter, receiving approval without needing additional documents in just one working day! Despite the lack of several necessary documents, the immigration office accepted the other supporting materials and detailed explanations provided, demonstrating the leniency of the investment visa renewal process, and once again validating our agency's professionalism! To date, there have been no cases of renewal refusals! Advantages of our investment visa renewal service: The renewal application conditions are very simple: As long as the £2 million investment is maintained, one can apply for renewal to maintain residency status without any residency duration requirements. One can hold a temporary visa indefinitely and switch to permanent residency whenever convenient. After obtaining permanent residency, one only needs to enter the UK once every two years, with no immigration monitoring requirements and no worries. Clients who do not wish to switch to permanent residency can continue to hold a temporary visa, renewing every two years, allowing for more flexible travel. The investment visa policy is very considerate: During the pandemic, there are no restrictions on where to submit renewal applications; it does not have to be done in the UK. Clients can choose the submission location based on their own circumstances and convenience, providing more options for investment visa clients. Many clients returned to their home countries due to the pandemic and were concerned about whether they could submit their applications. Our successful case studies show that submitting from anywhere does not affect the continuation of investment visa status. Short processing time and quick approvals: The renewal process from submission to approval takes about 8 weeks, and expedited processing can result in approval within 5 working days! The overall processing time is 1-3 months, which is relatively short compared to other major countries' immigration processes, with fast approval speeds! High submission success rate with professional documentation: To date, our agency has handled over 400 investment visa cases, with rich documentation experience and a deep understanding of investment immigration laws and the characteristics of immigration office reviews, resulting in a high submission success rate. Many long-term clients recognize our agency's professionalism and attentive service, choosing to continue their renewal applications with us. Our agency has a direct office in the UK to provide local services: Worried about being unfamiliar with the environment and application processes upon arriving in the UK? Our agency has a direct office in the London CBD, which can assist clients with renewal and permanent residency guidance, as well as provide comprehensive landing reception and settling-in services. We regularly hold events to help clients settle in the UK.

2021-11-24

For ordinary people looking to apply for Hong Kong identity, what is the simplest and most convenient way? (Three)

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For ordinary people looking to apply for Hong Kong identity, what is the simplest and most convenient way? (Part 2)

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Why can the Hong Kong DSE avoid the intense competition of the mainland Gaokao? (Part 2)

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Overtaking in a Curve! The Overseas Chinese Joint Examination Makes Mainland Students Both Love and Hate It (Part 2)

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