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What is the Difference Between an EB-5 Temporary Green Card and a Permanent Green Card? Essential Guide for Applicants
In recent years, the U.S. EB-5 Investment Immigration Program has consistently been one of the status planning pathways favored by high-net-worth families. As the dividends of the Reform and Integrity Act continue to be released, the strategic value of this opportunity window has become even more prominent.
Major Shock to Studying and Working in the U.S.! Green Card Applications Suspended for Multiple U.S. Tech Giants
On October 8, 2026, local time, U.S. Vice President Vance and Secretary of Labor Sundling announced the suspension of Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) applications for major technology companies including Microsoft and Adobe. Meanwhile, nine prestigious U.S. universities, including Harvard University and Stanford University, are facing investigations over alleged J-1 visa fraud.
Attention Students in the U.S.! Draft of Proposed New U.S. OPT Fees Released
WorldWay Immigration noted that on October 7, local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed new rule on OPT fees: Schools must pay $70,000 the first time they issue an OPT recommendation for an F-1 student; each subsequent OPT recommendation will incur a fee of $30,000.
Holding an EB-5 Green Card? 8 Essential Things to Know When Settling in the U.S.!
For many families acquiring U.S. status through EB-5, securing a Green Card is a major milestone in the immigration process. As life unfolds in the U.S., status maintenance, employment, taxes, education, healthcare, retirement, and asset management become essential components of long-term family planning.
New U.S. Visa Bulletin: Legacy EB-5 Chart B Advances Significantly by 4 Years
The U.S. Department of State Visa Office has officially released the Immigrant Visa Bulletin for the first month of Fiscal Year 2027 (October 2026).
EB-5 Immigrant Application Fees to Increase Effective November 30, 2026!
On September 29, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an announcement officially confirming the fee increase for EB-5 immigrant investor applications. The new fee schedule will take effect on November 30, 2026.
US Visa Scrutiny Intensifies! Key Details Applicants Must Not Overlook
An increasingly noticeable shift is taking place in US visa vetting: applicants' online information is becoming an increasingly critical component of background checks. Recently, the US Department of State announced that effective October 1, 2026, it will further expand the scope of online information screening for nonimmigrant visa applicants.
Major Reform of US Green Card Rules: Massive Overhaul Brewing in Immigration System?
In April this year, Republican Representative Barry Moore introduced the Americans First Immigration Act (H.R.8586), seeking to make major adjustments to the current legal immigration system. (Click to read WorldWay's previous report: Urgent Warning! Seismic Bill Proposed for US Immigration)
New Adjustments to U.S. University Rankings: School Selection Strategies for Study-Abroad Families Have Changed
How to choose a U.S. university has always been a key concern for families planning for study abroad. University reputation, academic strength in specific majors, employment performance… every family focuses on different priorities, and university rankings have become an important window for many families to understand school strength and dynamic changes. With the release of the 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings, many prestigious universities have seen shifts in their positions and evaluation criteria this year. Which changes are worth paying attention to? And how should families interpret this list? Below, please explore with WorldWay Group.
As H-1B Restrictions Tighten Continuously, Are There Backup Plans for Staying in the US?
Big Tech layoff waves continue to hit, H-1B status buffer spaces continue to tighten, and career risks for staying in the US escalate. Layoffs in the US tech sector are ongoing. According to reports, Oracle is expanding its 2026 restructuring plan, with expected related costs rising from approximately $2.1 billion to $2.8 billion—an increase of about $700 million—primarily earmarked for further workforce reductions and restructuring.
WorldWay Group Wishes You and Your Family a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival and Joyous Reunion!
For many families, immigration is not merely a choice about "distance", but a way to measure another kind of arrival—allowing children to grow up in a more suitable environment, parents to enjoy their golden years at a more peaceful pace, and the entire family to have an additional option for the future. WorldWay has been engaged in immigration services for twenty-eight years, accompanying numerous families along the journey from "aspiring to go" to "successfully immigrating" and ultimately "settling down." We deeply understand everyone's aspirations for family security, their children's future, and long-term family planning. With every "departure" and "arrival," we become increasingly convinced of one thing: immigration is never just a change of residency status, but a family's redefinition of "home"—home can be established in different places simultaneously, transcending geographical boundaries.
U.S. Further Tightens Birth Tourism: Which Families Will Be Majorly Affected?
On September 23, 2026, local time, the U.S. Department of State announced a new visa restriction policy, imposing visa restrictions on individuals involved in or assisting with commercial "birth tourism" to the United States. WorldWay Immigration noted that, unlike the more familiar visa and entry screenings for pregnant women in the past, this time the U.S. government has further expanded its focus to the commercial service chain behind "birth tourism" to the U.S.