Hong Kong’s investment-for-residency scheme yields HK$16.5 billion over 14 months

Hong Kong’s investment-for-residency scheme yields HK$16.5 billion over 14 months

Hong Kong’s cash-for-residency scheme has yielded an investment of around HK$16.5 billion (US$2.1 billion) from 543 applicants over the past two years, with two-thirds of their capital directed into funds and the stock market. InvestHK, Hong Kong’s department of foreign direct investment, on Sunday released the latest figures of the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme…

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Several European allies update travel advisories for LGBTQ travelers entering U.S.

Several European countries have updated their travel guidance for citizens visiting the U.S., including recent guidance for transgender and nonbinary travelers. It’s common for countries to issue travel advisories or warnings for things like crime levels, terrorism threats, current conflicts, health concerns or natural disasters. The U.S. issues its own travel advisories for Americans traveling…

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School board eases ban on cellphones, laptops

University of Minnesota leaders say ICE has detained a graduate student

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A University of Minnesota international student is being detained by U.S. immigration authorities, school leaders said in a statement this week. University leadership said Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained the graduate student Thursday at an off-campus residence. They described the situation as “deeply concerning.” The student is enrolled in business school at…

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U.K., Germany update travel advisories for those entering as U.S. cracks down on immigration enforcement

The United Kingdom and Germany have updated their travel guidance for their citizens planning to travel to the United States after several tourists were detained by U.S. immigration authorities in recent months. It’s common for countries to issue travel advisories or warnings for things like crime levels, terrorism threats, current conflicts, health concerns or natural…

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