What is the immigration policy for 2026? Interpretation of New Trends in Identity Planning at the Shanghai Immigration Expo

1、 When it comes to immigration, let's talk about needs first

When it comes to immigration, many people's subconscious reaction is to 'choose a country'. But in the eyes of professionals, the more worthwhile question to answer first is: What are your needs?

Is it to connect children's education, provide options for the family's international life, create convenience for business travel, or to coordinate assets and identity? Different needs often lead to significant differences in suitable directions. It is easy to be misled by various information when discussing immigration without meeting the needs.

Since 2026, there have been changes in the new regulations and processing pace of major immigration destinations. Some have tightened, some have adjusted, and some countries or regions have introduced new arrangements targeting specific groups of people. Faced with frequently updated information, the cost of individual screening is not low, and a centralized and trustworthy communication channel becomes important.

2、 Three common approaches to identity planning

One is the education linkage type. Many families consider their identity planning together with their children's study abroad plans, hoping to gain more choices in tuition fees, admission channels, and accompanying arrangements.

The second type is business convenience. For operators who need to frequently travel overseas, factors to consider often include visa convenience, business environment, and tax burden arrangements.

The third type is the coordinated configuration type. High net worth families tend to consider their identity, assets, children's education, and living arrangements in a holistic framework, pursuing long-term stability rather than individual gains.

Regardless of the approach, the plan of professional institutions is only the starting point, and whether it is ultimately suitable still needs to be judged based on the actual situation of the family and the latest policies.

3、 An exhibition that presents institutional and policy interpretations to you

The Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate, Enterprise Going Global, and Financial Services Expo places the immigration sector in the same venue as study abroad, real estate, enterprise going global, and financial services. Family planning allows for one-stop consultation in multiple fields, avoiding the need to travel back and forth between different institutions.

For participating organizations, attending such exhibitions also has clear value:

One is the concentration of customers. Among the approximately 8000 attendees in three days, a considerable proportion were families and decision-makers who came with clear intentions, resulting in high communication efficiency.

The second is brand exposure. Exhibiting professional skills in front of the industry and potential customers is conducive to building long-term trust.

The third is peer communication. Being in the same field as immigration, studying abroad, real estate, finance, and other sectors, there is an opportunity to discover cross disciplinary cooperation possibilities.

The fourth is demand insight. High frequency face-to-face communication on site is an effective way to understand the real market demand and can provide feedback for product and service design.

4、 What preparations can be made before arriving at the site

It is recommended to first organize the family's schedule and budget, and clarify the 1-2 issues that this consultation most wants to solve; Exploring exhibitions with questions is more efficient than collecting information aimlessly. On site, a horizontal comparison can be made between the perspectives of multiple institutions, with a focus on inquiring about policy basis, processing procedures, timeline, and cost composition.

It should be noted that immigration involves matters with longer cycles and faster policy changes. On site information is for reference only. Before signing the contract, it is recommended to verify the qualifications of the institution and follow the latest official standards and formal contracts.

From the perspective of institutional types, immigration services on the market can be roughly divided into several categories: institutions that focus on a single country or region, specialize in a certain field, and have relatively detailed plans; A comprehensive institution that covers multiple countries and projects, making it easy to compare horizontally; And institutions that focus on specific customer groups, such as high net worth families and business owners. Different types are suitable for different needs. Chatting with multiple companies on-site often provides a more authentic perspective than reading materials online.

It is worth noting that the trend of identity planning being tied to assets and education has become more apparent since 2026. Simply talking about 'obtaining an identity' is no longer sufficient for most families. What people are more concerned about is how to arrange taxes, allocate assets, connect children's education, and whether the cost of living is controllable after obtaining an identity. That's also why this exhibition deliberately puts immigration and study abroad, real estate, corporate overseas expansion, and financial services in the same venue - families can simultaneously understand other related arrangements while planning their identity.

For participating organizations, in addition to customer acquisition and brand value mentioned earlier, exhibitions are also a window for judging trends. The audience composition of about 8000 people in three days will directly reflect which country and type of project the market is more interested in. Institutions can use on-site consultation data to reverse calibrate their product center of gravity. If the exhibiting organization can prepare a concise and portable Chinese material that clearly explains the processing procedures, cycle, and costs at once, it will often win the trust of more potential customers and facilitate the accumulation of effective clues on site.

My advice to exhibition families is not to rush to sign contracts on the spot. The information density of exhibitions is high, suitable for collecting first, comparing later, and making decisions later. On site, the information of desired institutions can be centrally recorded, and evaluated one by one according to several dimensions such as 'qualifications, cases, expenses, cycles, and follow-up services' after returning home. If necessary, appointments can be made for follow-up consultations with institutions. For policy details, special attention should be paid to distinguishing between 'institutional caliber' and 'official caliber'. Matters involving identity and funding should ultimately be based on official documents and contracts. A reasonable expectation is to use the exhibition as a starting point to narrow down the selection range and lock in candidate institutions, rather than the moment to make the final decision.

During on-site communication, families can also pay attention to several details: first, check whether the institution has clearly stated its service qualifications and scope of practice, and if necessary, require verifiable proof; The second is to clarify the boundaries of the service, which links are handled by institutions and which ones need to be handled by families themselves, in order to avoid misjudgment of 'all inclusive' services; The third is to write down the cost and cycle in the communication record to prevent caliber drift afterwards. The identity planning process has a long cycle and multiple stages. The earlier a clear communication record is established, the more misunderstandings can be reduced in the future. Only by putting these basic tasks at the forefront can the consulting value of the exhibition truly settle down.

5、 Exhibition information and participation methods

Exhibition Name: Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate and Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo

Time: November 20-22, 2026 (for a period of three days)

Location: Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center

Expected crowd flow: about 8000 people in three days

Exhibition Hotline: 13681692751 (same as WeChat)

Official website: www.qs-expo.com

Individuals and families planning to participate or visit the exhibition can inquire about their schedule, pre registration, and participation matters through the hotline and official website. Advance booking can reduce on-site queues and also facilitate priority access to the list of participating institutions.