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Why did this EB-5 project wait two years to launch? The truth revealed
The "golden window" for U.S. EB-5 investment immigration is entering an accelerated sprint phase. The protection period for the "grandfather clause" under the new EB-5 policy will expire on September 30, 2026. For families intending to plan for long-term U.S. residency, this is not only a critical period for selecting high-quality projects but also a decisive moment to lock in policy dividends and seize the opportunity for early submission. Three-City Roadshow Launching Soon: Exploring Opportunities for Green Card Planning Together. To help investors precisely grasp this critical window, the EB-5 project roadshow for the "Marriott Lake Oconee Resort," exclusively represented by WorldWay in Greater China, is about to launch. This event will be held successively in Shenzhen on June 7, Shanghai on June 13, and Beijing on June 14.
Same Score, Different Fate? What You Are Missing Is a Status!
The 2026 Gaokao season has arrived once again. On June 3, 2026, the Ministry of Education officially announced that the number of applicants for the 2026 national Gaokao is 12.9 million. Meanwhile, a set of data has attracted attention——The number of applicants for the 2026 Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students is 12,449, accounting for less than one-thousandth of the scale of the regular Gaokao. Against the backdrop of intensifying competition for higher education, more and more families are beginning to take a long-term view, shifting from "exam preparation" to "educational planning," and proactively arranging status, residency, and educational resources in hopes of securing a more diverse and relaxed development path for their children.
Immigration Attorney Seminar: I-485 New Policy and EB-5 Trends
Recently, many families have been asking: "Is it still safe to file an I-485 now?" "I heard that the review process has become stricter; will my case be delayed?" "What exactly does discretionary power mean? What does it mean for my I-485?" "Policies are changing; how should we seize the current window of opportunity?" ...... These anxieties are not unfounded. The latest memorandum from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is quietly changing the rules: the laws remain the same, but the review standards have significantly increased. For families concerned about EB-5, holding H-1B, waiting for visa retrogression, or hoping to plan their family's status in advance, understanding the rules is more important than obtaining fragmented information.
Sprinting to "930"! Seats Available for the New EB-5 Project Roadshow
As the critical "930" EB-5 reform deadline approaches, for investment families currently evaluating their U.S. residency planning, selecting a project that combines policy advantages, solid guarantees, and a prime location is more important than ever. Exclusively represented in Greater China by WorldWay, and presented in a fifth collaboration with the multi-billion dollar U.S. fund, Peachtree Group, the "Marriott Lake Oconee Resort" EB-5 project is exactly such a rare opportunity.
From H-1B to Green Card, how many people fall at this hurdle?
The wave of layoffs in the U.S. tech industry continues. Recently, Meta initiated another round of global layoffs. According to media reports, this round involves approximately 8,000 employees, accounting for about 10% of the company's total workforce, while also canceling 6,000 open positions. For many employees, the layoff email arrived suddenly and cruelly. In the United States, after some affected employees received the email, their work badges were immediately deactivated, and their access to internal company systems was removed. In an internal email, Meta informed employees that they had entered a "non-working notification period" and were no longer required to handle tasks for the company.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.