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U.S. Visa Issuances Drop Sharply! Key Pathways to the U.S. Narrow
Recently, U.S. visa issuance trends have drawn widespread attention. According to data released by the U.S. Department of State, in February 2026, global U.S. immigrant visa issuances dropped to approximately 26,000, compared to a monthly average of about 52,000 prior to Trump's previous term, representing a drop of roughly half from previous monthly levels.
U.S. Visa Revocations Top 300,000: How Should Those Living or Staying in the U.S. Respond?
U.S. visa oversight continues to tighten, with the latest visa revocation figures hitting a new high! On local time October 20, 2026, U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that since Donald Trump began his second presidential term, the U.S. government has revoked over 300,000 visas. Previously, the State Department disclosed in August 2026 that the number of revoked visas had exceeded 175,000. In just over two months, the cumulative total has increased by more than 125,000.
EB-5 Same Path, Different Speeds: Long Queues for the Old Policy, Fast Track for the New
This month's EB-5 cutoff date results show that both Chart A and Chart B for the unreserved/old law remain unchanged, while the three reserved visa categories under the new law continue to have no retrogression. Additionally, USCIS has confirmed that Chart B will remain open for use in November.
H-1B Wage Threshold Proposed to Rise to $140K: Who Will Be Blocked from Staying in the U.S.?
Recently, U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation proposing to raise the wage exemption threshold for certain H-1B dependent employers from $60,000 per year to approximately $140,000. Meanwhile, tech company Cloudera reached a settlement with the U.S. government over compliance issues in employer-sponsored Green Card recruitment, resulting in a two-year ban from participating in the PERM labor certification program.
New Rules for U.S. Immigration Applications! These Two Categories of Applicants Must Take Note
U.S. immigration applications have welcomed another important policy adjustment! Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially issued Policy Alert PA-2026-15, announcing that starting from October 23, the calculation rules for deadlines of certain immigration benefit requests will be adjusted. In the past, when deadlines for certain paper filings fell on a weekend or federal holiday, they could be extended to the next business day. However, the new guidance makes it clear that deadlines involving substantive eligibility requirements such as age will no longer automatically extend.
New Ranking of U.S. Undergraduate Salaries Out: These Majors Outperform Prestigious Schools!
Every college application season, when choosing U.S. universities, many families face a dilemma: Should they prioritize targeting top prestigious schools, or opt for majors with better career prospects? Recently, a ranking of U.S. college major earnings provided a new perspective for observation. Data shows that four years after graduation, the median income for bachelor's degree graduates across all institutions and majors is $64,500. In comparison, this figure for Duke University's mathematics major reaches as high as $297,029, topping the list.
Good News! Deer Valley Residences EB-5 Project Completes First-Priority Mortgage Registration
Great news and exciting developments! Promoted by WorldWay, the Form I-956F approved "Deer Valley Residences" EB-5 Rural Project has reached another major milestone!
U.S. EAD Card Automatic Extension Policy Officially Canceled!
On local time October 14, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially published the Final Rule on automatic extension of EADs (Employment Authorization Documents). This means that the policy implemented as an Interim Final Rule (IFR) on October 30, 2025, has officially been codified as a permanent regulation: EAD renewal applications will no longer benefit from the previous automatic extension of up to 540 days.
H-1B Extension May Face Re-evaluation: How Much Further Can This Path to Remaining in the U.S. Go?
On October 14, 2026 local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, planning to eliminate the policy of "Deference to Prior Determinations" for nonimmigrant worker petitions.
New U.S. EB-5 Rule: Derivative Applicants May Independently File Form I-829
Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the fee rule for EB-5 immigrant investors, in which an adjustment concerning Form I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status has drawn widespread attention.
New Red Line for H-1B Residency: Proposed Fines Up to $250,000 for Violations
Recently, US Congress introduced the H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act, proposing to significantly increase penalties for non-compliant employers with maximum fines up to $250,000, and extending the minimum debarment period for certain severe violations to 10 years.
Must-Read for Family Education Planning! 2027 World University Rankings Released
WorldWay Immigration noted that in this ranking, U.S. universities maintained a strong performance, with their educational resource advantages continuing to stand out. For families that place great importance on their children's education and future development, the long-term value behind the U.S. education system deserves in-depth attention.