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H-1B turmoil escalates, should you advance or retreat on this path to staying in the U.S.?
Since June, a major policy lawsuit surrounding the H-1B visa has continued to ferment, experiencing multiple reversals in a short period, and has become a focal point of recent attention within the U.S. immigration system. This event not only concerns the legality of a fee policy but also once again exposes a core issue: status planning that relies on a single temporary work visa path is facing increasingly high institutional uncertainty.
EB-5 Old Law Table A advances by 70 days, new law continues to have no backlog!
The U.S. Department of State's Visa Office has officially released the Visa Bulletin for July 2026 (the 10th month of the 2026 fiscal year). The results show that under the old law, Table A has advanced by 70 days, while under the new law, EB-5 reserved visas remain without a backlog. Table A: Final Action Dates For Employment-Based Preference Cases (Note: For those entering the U.S. Consulate interview process) Table B: Dates For Filing Of Employment-Based Visa Applications (Note: For those legally residing in the U.S. who meet the relevant conditions to file an AOS adjustment of status application with USCIS)
Layoff wave exposes weaknesses in staying in the U.S., EB-5 becomes the trump card for status!
An offer letter was once regarded by many families as an entry ticket for their children to remain in the United States. However, a single round of layoffs can simultaneously impact employment, visas, and future green card pathways. This is precisely the signal the U.S. job market is sending in 2026: opportunities in the U.S. still exist, but the traditional path of "studying to enter a major firm and relying on an employer to sponsor status" is becoming increasingly uncertain. In the past, many families were accustomed to planning their children's development in the U.S. along a clear route: F-1 study → OPT internship → H-1B lottery → employer-sponsored green card. But now, factors such as layoffs at large companies, AI substitution, organizational restructuring, cost control, and shrinking recruitment are continuously impacting this path. For international students, a layoff may affect more than just a job; it can disrupt their entire immigration status arrangement in the U.S.
EB-5 Roadshow: How to Break Through with Strength After Five Collaborations?
U.S. immigration approval has entered the "era of discretionary judgment," and the golden window for EB-5 has reached a critical sprint phase! With the strengthened scrutiny of the new I-485 policy, the approaching "930" grandfather clause deadline, and intensifying expectations of price increases, there is no room for hesitation in status planning. The recently concluded "Marriott Lake Oconee Resort" roadshow is a true testament to how high-net-worth families are seizing the initiative amidst policy shifts.
Strict Crackdown on Birth Tourism in the U.S.: How to Plan Status for Your U.S.-Born Child?
Recently, the U.S. Department of State publicly disclosed that it has launched special enforcement actions in multiple regions across Europe and Africa targeting activities related to "birth tourism in the U.S.", and announced the dismantling of several cross-border organizational networks and the revocation of U.S. visas for hundreds of individuals involved. Public information indicates that this round of operations covers multiple regions in Europe, West Africa, and North Africa, involving a total of over 600 cases.
Can you "pay to cut the line" for this type of U.S. visa? The inside story revealed
Recently, the U.S. Department of State officially announced a new visa pilot policy: From July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, applicants for U.S. business and tourist visas (B1/B2) may pay an additional fee of $750 to obtain faster visa interview appointment opportunities.
Cracking the I-485 New Policy! This EB-5 Roadshow Explains It All
The answer is on-site! The national roadshow for the "Marriott Lake Oconee Resort" EB-5 project, exclusively represented by WorldWay in Greater China, is currently in full swing. The Shenzhen stop on June 7 and the Hong Kong, China stop on June 12 were incredibly popular, with enthusiastic responses on-site as numerous elite families gathered to unlock new perspectives on U.S. residency and asset allocation.
Bolstered by a 90-year legendary tournament, this EB-5 project sees a dividend explosion!
All of this is not because of a holiday. It is because of the Masters Tournament. Founded in 1934, the Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf and the only major championship held at the same venue every year. With over 90 years of history, it has not only become an important temple for the sport of golf but has also evolved into a significant symbol of global elite social culture. The long-standing membership invitation system and business networking attributes of the tournament have further reinforced its unique circle influence—membership is by private invitation only, limited to those invited, and its members have long included elites from the business, political, and sports worlds.
Must-Read for Investors: New Intelligence from the EB-5 Industry Summit
Recently, WorldWay was invited to attend the annual industry summit hosted by IIUSA (Invest In the USA) in Hong Kong. On-site discussions focused on the reauthorization of EB-5, adjustments to investment amounts, and future development directions, releasing several noteworthy policy and market signals. WorldWay also obtained the latest developments and cutting-edge policy information in the U.S. investment immigration field at the earliest opportunity.
Breaking! Trump's New H-1B Policy Rejected by Court
U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Massachusetts, Leo T. Sorokin, has officially ruled that the "new $100,000 fee for H-1B applications" policy previously introduced by the Trump administration is unlawful and must be halted. The court held that this fee is essentially a tax, and the power to levy taxes belongs to Congress; the President has no authority to establish it unilaterally. Furthermore, the policy also violated federal administrative procedure requirements.
Warning for U.S.-bound travelers! Sudden changes to U.S. non-immigrant visas
Recently, news regarding reforms to U.S. non-immigrant status management has continued to circulate within the international student and immigration communities. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted the final version of rules concerning the management of F, J, and I non-immigrant statuses to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Following standard procedures, once the review is completed and published in the Federal Register, the new regulations will enter the implementation phase and could take effect as early as 60 days after publication.
H-1B path narrows, EB-5 broadens the way to stay in the U.S.!
Once upon a time, “Study in the U.S. — OPT Internship — H-1B Lottery — EB-2/3 Employment-Based Immigration to Green Card” was considered the golden rule for countless international students and overseas technical talent to establish roots in the United States. However, this once-certain path is now facing an unprecedented structural collapse.