如何选择要移民的国家 各国移民的英文简介

如何选择要移民的国家 各国移民的英文简介
如何选择要移民的国家 各国移民的英文简介

如何选择要移民的国家 各国移民的英文简介
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So you want to get out of Hong Kong. Perhaps you are tired of the
crowds or the pollution. You dream of living in a country where the pavements are wide, the universities cheap
and accessible and owning a house and
garden is within the realm of
possibility. Plenty of Hongkongers left for Canada and Australia in the wake of June 4, 1989. Many quickly returned to Hong Kong, complaining their
adopted countries were simply too
boring. If you are looking to get out, immigration visas are often the best option. With that in mind, Money Post breaks down what you need to apply
to some of the more popular destinations.
We also explain how to get an investor visa for Hong Kong. Investor visas can
be divided into two categories. The
first is an entrepreneur visa suited
to those who want set up and run a business within that country. To qualify for this the applicant must point to a business track record, have lots of money and be able to prove that their investment would generate jobs or have other positive effects.
Visas are decided case by case; applicants must persuade immigration officials that they would be good for the country economically. Most people go for the second type of visa, which is aimed at passive investors. Here, people just need to have lots of cash. Many countries will grant residency based
solely on bank balance.
John Hu, a migration consultant, says the most populardestinations for his Hong
Kong clients are Australia, Britain, the UnitedStates and Canada. Most are not seeking business opportunities, he says.
“Most would like to send their children overseas,
not necessarily to make more money outside,” says Hu. “It may diversify their business
but the main purpose is to live and study abroad. Children can enjoy education
benefits … or maybe they’re seeking a more politically stable environment.”
United States
For those looking for a slice of the American
dream, the most popular investor visa plan goes under the heading of EB-5. To qualify,
individuals must invest at least US$1million in a new business or US$500,000
for businesses in rural or highunemployment areas. The investment must either
create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for US workers within two years. There
is a quota of 10,000 visas a year, of which mainland investors claim as much as
70 per cent. Eugene Chow, an immigration lawyer who helped process the first
Hong Kong EB-5 application in 1991, says the US is attractive because the main
applicant does not need a business background.
“They can be a housewife or a student, as long as
the source of funds is clean. If dad is a senior executive and the money is documented,
he can stay in China to generate money while they live or study,” he says.
Australia
Last November, the Australian government relaxedits visa requirements with a new investor scheme aimed at the very rich.
Called the Significant Investor Visa, it asks forA$5 million (HK$41 million) put into approved funds.
The investor only needs to stay in the country for
160 days over four years to keep the visa valid. The scheme does away with
English proficiency tests, which is good news for many Asian applicants. It does
not screen for prior business experience, either.
For entry as an entrepreneur, Australia offers the
Business Innovation stream. The applicant must demonstrate that she or he will
add value to the economy, by exporting Australian goods, creating or
maintaining at least two jobs, or introducing new technology. Once approved,
the visa is valid for four years and is eligible for extension. In 2011, both
the mainland and Hong Kong were in the top 10 suppliers of emigrants to
Australia.
Canada
Canada experienced such demand for its investor and
entrepreneur visas that it stopped accepting applications on July 1 last year.
Between 2008 and 2011, about 17 per cent of applications were from Hong Kong or
China. The investor scheme granted visas to those willing to make a five-year,
C$800,000 (HK$6.3 million) commitment to a set list of government-approved,
Canada-focused funds in addition to proving a net
worth of C$1.6 million and having business experience. Hu believes that, when
the investor programme opens again, the required investment amount will double
to C$1.6 million. Canada has two entrepreneur pathways. The first federal scheme
is open to those who speak French or English, can show two years of business experience,
a minimum net worth of C$300,000 and own at least one third of a business that
will create at least one job. The government is reviewing this programme as well
which was designed in the
1970s and features such a lowthreshold that the
backlog of applicants stretches to eight years at some visa offices. There is
also a Provincial Nomination Programme for entrepreneurs, which has not been
suspended. Requirements for that vary from province to province, asking for a
personal net worth anywhere between C$250,000 and C$800,000.
Hong Kong
Unlike the other destinations, Hong Kong’s investor
visa scheme is driven by those wanting to invest in the city. Hong Kong’s low
taxes, abundant human capital and position as a springboard to the mainland market
entices many entrepreneurs. Investors who are willing to put HK$10 million into
one of a set of government approved investment plans
(generally Hong Kong or mainland-focused mutual
funds) can apply for a visa under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES).
Real estate was excluded from CIES following a 2010 amendment, presumably on the
view that HK$10 million was too low a threshold Things aren’t as simple for mainland
applicants. In addition to the HK$10 million investment, they are required to
hold permanent residency in another country. This requirement was introduced to
cap the influx of mainlanders, who made up 85 per cent of CIES applications
last year.
However, because the government doesn’t distinguish
among third-party jurisdictions, mainland applicants are increasingly
obtainingresidency in places like Vanuatu, Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. They do
not need to set foot in the country to become a permanent resident, says
Stephen Barnes of the Hong Kong Visa Centre. Last year, Gambian residency was listed
on nearly 60 per cent of mainland applicants to the CIES plan. Those wanting to
run a business in Hong Kong can apply for an entrepreneur visa, which takes
three to five months. Applicants must submit a business plan and show how their
idea will have a positive impact, such as job creation. There is no minimum
jobcreation target; a handful seems to suffice.
David Lambert, who came from England to Hong Kong
on an entrepreneurial visa to start a construction design company, says he
expects to hire one person in the first six months and a second in the first
year. Stephen Mansfield, who was also got an investment visa, says: “Over the
next 18 months … I expect there to be three others working for this business.”
Britain
Britain offers an investment visa aimed at peoplewho can
invest at least £1million (HK$12.4 million) in a
fund or scheme offered by a Britishregulated institution. Alternatively, the
£1million can come in the form of loans, provided the money was borrowed from a
Britishregulated institution and the person can prove a net worth of £2 million.
Applicants do not need to hold a job or prove any proficiency in English. Entrepreneurs
must be able to speak English, possess a business background, create two
full-time jobs or have a net worth of £200,000.

Johnhu Migration