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Alert! New Trump Immigration Rules Target Financial Accounts
Recently, a U.S. presidential executive order concerning financial system regulation has drawn significant attention from many immigrant families. On May 19, 2026, Trump signed the executive order titled "Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System." While the title appears to focus on financial regulation, it has quickly sparked concern among the immigrant community because it involves matters such as bank customer identification, ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), and loan risk assessment. Many are worried: Will foreigners still be able to open accounts in the future? Will the use of ITIN be restricted? Can one still obtain a loan without a Green Card? Will banks close accounts?
Understanding the Core Advantages of Panama Immigration
In an era where global residency planning is becoming increasingly important, Panama is emerging as a new focal point for high-net-worth families. This nation, located at the crossroads of the Americas, boasts a unique geographical position, a dollarized economic environment, a mature financial and logistics system, and a relatively clear path to residency. For families looking to expand their international living space, optimize asset allocation, and secure development opportunities in the Americas, the value of Panama extends beyond a mere residency status; it serves as a vital pivot point connecting the American market, dollar-denominated assets, and a global lifestyle. 1 Prime Location The Gateway to the Americas Connecting the World Panama is situated on the Isthmus of Central America and serves as a crucial node connecting North and South America, as well as the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The world-renowned Panama Canal is a key artery in the global shipping system, keeping Panama at the core of international trade, logistics, and cross-border commerce for a long time.
WorldWay EB-5 Good News! Investor in this project receives I-526E approval
Great News: WorldWay and the multi-billion dollar fund Peachtree Group have launched their third powerful collaboration, the "Great Smoky Mountains Marriott Hotel" EB-5 rural project, which has seen the successful approval of an investor's I-526E petition. From submission to I-526E approval, it took only 8 months, once again demonstrating the priority processing efficiency for rural projects under the new EB-5 policy. Specific application timeline for some WorldWay clients: • September 9, 2025: Submitted I-526E application to USCIS • January 16, 2026: Received I-526E RFE • February 17, 2026: Submitted RFE response to USCIS • May 29, 2026: I-526E approved. Investor successfully approved, passing the critical first step of EB-5. As everyone knows, submitting the I-526E application is the first and most important step for investors in the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration process. This step mainly involves submitting documentation regarding the source of funds, personal documents, and project-related documents.
Clarification: New I-485 Policy Does Not Mandate Departure
On May 22, a policy memorandum issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) caused significant shockwaves within the immigration community. This memorandum was widely interpreted as "Adjustment of Status (AOS) applicants may be required to depart the country to wait for their Green Cards." (For details, please click to view previous reports by WorldWay: 1. Tightening: Is the U.S. Immigration "In-Country Green Card Adjustment Era" Ending? 2. Internal USCIS Memorandum Exposed: Redefining I-485 In-Country Green Card Adjustment?) However, just one week later on May 29, as reported by The New York Times, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided a latest clarification: stating that the memorandum did not make significant changes to current applications, and not all AOS applicants are required to depart the country.
New Opportunity for a U.S. Green Card! Secure Your Spot at This EB-5 Roadshow
The critical "930" EB-5 window is rapidly approaching. For investor families looking to seize the opportunity for U.S. residency planning, a crucial decision-making period is underway. June 7 in Shenzhen, June 13 in Shanghai, June 14 in Beijing. The roadshow for the "Marriott Lake Oconee Resort" EB-5 project, exclusively represented in Greater China by WorldWay, is about to launch with great momentum. This event will feature senior immigration attorneys from the renowned U.S. immigration law firm Miller Mayer, executives from the multi-billion dollar U.S. fund Peachtree Group, and several other distinguished guests. They will provide a systematic analysis of topics of high concern to investors, including the EB-5 policy window, key project highlights, and filing timelines. Reservations for seats in all three cities are now open, with limited availability. We cordially invite you to secure your seat in advance to gain in-depth insights into this premium new EB-5 project and seize the critical timing for your U.S. Green Card planning.
Good News! WorldWay Saint Lucia immigration clients successfully receive their passports
Recently, WorldWay Group has announced another major success: a group of Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment clients have successfully received their Saint Lucia passports and simultaneously obtained their government investment bond certificates. This not only signifies that the clients' families have successfully obtained Saint Lucia citizenship, but also marks the formal completion of their government bond investment procedures, providing an essential certificate for the future redemption of the principal upon maturity. For applicants who choose the government bond investment option, the bond certificate is an important supporting document for completing the government bond investment. After investors purchase Saint Lucia government bonds, they can apply to redeem the principal according to the relevant procedures after holding them for 5 full years, balancing identity planning with capital return arrangements.
New EB-5 Data Released: 5 Major Signals to Watch
Recently, a set of EB-5 market data from IIUSA (Invest In the USA) has released important signals regarding the application landscape and changes in visa usage under the new act. WorldWay Group is closely monitoring these developments to interpret current opportunities and key planning priorities for Chinese investors. Total EB-5 quota expanded, more space for reserved categories. According to the data, the total quota for U.S. employment-based immigrant visas in fiscal year 2026 is 186,000. Among them, EB-5 accounts for 7.1% of the annual employment-based visa quota, with an estimated 13,206 global visa slots available. Under the new act, EB-5 reserved category projects for fiscal year 2025 will receive a 32% visa reservation quota, which is 4,226 slots (13,206 * 32%). Among these: • Rural area project reserved visas 20%: 2,641 slots • High unemployment area project reserved visas 10%: 1,321 slots • Infrastructure project reserved visas 2%: 264 slots
Approved Again! Batch Approvals for WorldWay Nauru Immigration Clients
A letter of approval in principle is not just a milestone in the application process; it signifies that a client's second citizenship planning is steadily coming to fruition. Recently, WorldWay has received more major good news regarding the Nauru Citizenship by Investment Program: A large number of WorldWay clients have successfully received their letters of approval in principle for the Nauru Citizenship by Investment Program! For applicants considering a second citizenship, passport planning, global family mobility, and asset allocation, now is a critical window of opportunity to focus on and process the Nauru Citizenship by Investment Program.
Renowned U.S. Law Firm Releases Memorandum: Regarding I-485 Adjustment of Status
Recently, the renowned U.S. immigration law firm Miller Mayer released a memorandum interpreting an internal policy memorandum issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on May 21, 2026. The core message of this memorandum is very clear: Adjustment of Status (AOS, i.e., the I-485 process for obtaining a Green Card while in the U.S.) is not a right inherently enjoyed by applicants, but rather an administrative benefit based on the discretionary judgment of immigration officers, and it should not be used to replace the standard overseas consular immigrant visa process.
Immigrating to Greece, Chinese applicants continue to dominate the list!
Fresh data on Greek immigration has just been released! Over the past year (from April 2025 to April 2026), the Greece Golden Visa program received a total of 7,077 permanent residency applications. Among them, Chinese applicants firmly topped the list with a 48.1% share, far exceeding other countries, while the UK and the US ranked fifth and seventh with 3.5% and 2.6% respectively. This set of data sends a clear signal: the Greece Golden Visa is not only an immigration program of interest to Chinese families, but it is also continuously attracting investors from countries such as the UK and the US. In other words, the value of Greek residency planning is extending from "obtaining European status" to multifaceted planning for asset allocation, family education, quality living, and a globalized lifestyle.
5th Collaboration Grand Launch! EB-5 Legendary New Project Roadshow About to Begin
The "Golden Window" for U.S. immigration is entering an accelerated sprint phase. With the critical September 30th "Grandfathering Provision" deadline approaching, EB-5 investors are at a pivotal moment where policy dividends and filing timelines intersect. If you wish to lock in policy benefits and achieve fast, visa-free Green Card acquisition for your entire family, now is the time to sprint. During this time-sensitive phase, WorldWay Group and the multi-billion dollar U.S. fund, Peachtree Group, are joining forces for the 5th time. Exclusively represented in Greater China by WorldWay, the "Marriott Lake Oconee Resort" EB-5 project roadshow launch event is about to begin. We will help you identify opportunities, master the rhythm, and gain a head start in your U.S. Green Card planning.
New Turkish Tax Reform Policy Implemented! Don't Miss Out on the Residency Dividends
As global high-net-worth families increasingly focus on residency planning, asset allocation, tax arrangements, and wealth succession, Turkey is exerting a strong appeal to global capital and high-net-worth individuals with a new round of tax incentive policies. Recently, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey passed a tax reform bill, introducing a package of tax and investment incentives. According to public information from the Turkish Parliament, the key points of the bill include: Eligible new tax residents can enjoy an exemption from income tax on foreign-sourced income for up to 20 years; inheritance and gift tax for eligible individuals can be reduced to 1%; and it is accompanied by various incentive policies such as asset repatriation, corporate income tax, and the Istanbul Financial Center.