With increasing global mobility and diversified lifestyles, more and more people are considering immigration as a long-term planning approach to achieve multiple goals, including family life, education, and asset allocation. Immigration expos have thus become a core platform connecting immigration policies, program resources, and potential immigrant families worldwide. Compared to traditional, one-way information consultations, immigration expos offer visitors a concentrated opportunity to understand various immigration options, policy changes, and program advantages, allowing people to quickly compare the pathways and conditions of different countries and gain a more comprehensive and clearer basis for judgment.
These expos often focus on several of the most popular immigration programs, including investment immigration, entrepreneur or startup immigration, skilled worker immigration, and family reunification immigration. Among these, “investment and residency/citizenship programs” (such as Golden Visas and citizenship by investment) are particularly popular because they are directly linked to asset allocation and global mobility, and can bring applicants and their families multiple benefits such as long-term residency, education, and medical care. These programs receive especially high attention from exhibitors from China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Citizenship by Investment and Golden Visa Programs
In the international immigration market, citizenship by investment and “golden visa” programs have long been a focus of attention. Citizenship by investment refers to granting citizenship or long-term residency to applicants and their family members by investing a certain amount in a target country (including donations, real estate purchases, or fund investments). These programs are popular because they not only provide a pathway to immigration but also offer benefits such as international travel convenience, tax planning, and educational opportunities for children. According to the 2025 global ranking of investment immigration programs, European countries like Malta, Greece, and Portugal are consistently favored due to their fast approval processes, freedom of movement, and living resources. Malta’s citizenship by investment program ranks first globally in 2025, offering the opportunity for full EU citizenship. While Greece’s golden visa program is primarily based on real estate investment, its convenience of residency and Schengen travel advantages still attract a large number of applicants. Portugal attracts investment through various means, including investment funds, and retains the right to live and work in the EU for applicants. In addition, some Caribbean countries (such as Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda) frequently appeared at the expo because their citizenship by investment programs have relatively low investment amounts, fast processing times, and passports with good international travel, making them suitable for applicants seeking a fast track to international travel.
US and Canadian Investment and Employment Immigration
For many people wanting to settle in North America, the United States and Canada remain among the most popular immigration destinations. While traditional investment immigration programs (such as EB-5 in the US) have faced changes due to policy adjustments, the latest “Gold Card” program provides a new immigration pathway for high-net-worth applicants. Reportedly, this program requires a certain amount of money (such as $1 million) to directly obtain legal residency in the United States, becoming one of the hot topics at the expo. Canada, on the other hand, attracted attention due to its stable social welfare system, high-quality education resources, and diverse skilled immigration pathways. In particular, the entrepreneur immigration and skilled worker programs make it easier for people with entrepreneurial ideas or highly skilled backgrounds to enter Canada and eventually achieve permanent residency.
Entrepreneur and Start-up Immigration Programs
With the development of the global innovation economy, some countries have launched immigration programs targeting entrepreneurs and business owners. These programs primarily provide convenient residency application channels for those willing to establish businesses and create jobs locally. For example, Greece launched its “Golden Visa” program for startup investors in 2025, allowing five-year residency through investment in innovative companies and job creation. These entrepreneur immigration programs attract investors with business ideas or those looking to expand into international markets. At expos, these programs are often closely integrated with the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, tax incentives, and financial services, allowing participants to simultaneously obtain entrepreneurial guidance and immigration pathway information.
Skilled and Highly Skilled Worker Immigration
Besides obtaining immigration status directly through investment, skilled worker immigration is also a frequently discussed topic at expos in some developed countries. Professionals in fields such as science, engineering, and medicine, in particular, enjoy simplified work or residency application processes in many countries due to their high demand. For example, Australia and Canada have long offered permanent residency programs for skilled workers to attract highly skilled laborers globally. Skilled worker immigration primarily assesses applicants’ age, education, work experience, and language proficiency through a points-based system. This model is frequently discussed in detail at forums and exhibitions because it is closely linked to employment opportunities, career development, and family long-term residency plans.
Family Reunification and Student Immigration Pathways
Family reunification immigration and student immigration pathways are also key areas of focus for visitors at immigration expos. Many families hope to obtain long-term residency for their children or spouses through family reunification, while some countries allow international students to transition to long-term resident or skilled worker immigration status after completing their studies locally. These programs are typically presented at expos through policy interpretation, success story sharing, and professional consultation, helping families plan their immigration and education pathways in advance.
Currently, the most popular programs at immigration expos mainly focus on investment citizenship/golden visas, North American investment and employment immigration, entrepreneurship pathways, skilled worker immigration, and family and student immigration. Each program has its specific target group and policy advantages, and on the expo’s centralized platform, participants can directly access policy interpretations from various countries, professional advisors, and real-world cases, comparing the conditions and suitability of different pathways. When choosing an immigration path, instead of relying solely on online information, it’s better to engage in on-site communication and consultation at the expo to obtain more comprehensive and accurate information, helping you make more rational plans that align with your actual needs.
