United States Immigration News
United States: immigration policy, education, living, property and more.
H-1B Case Study: Stranded Overseas for 18 Months Highlights the Importance of U.S. Status
Having worked in the United States for many years, with an employer who successfully extended their H-1B status until 2027, they were stranded overseas for 18 months just for returning home to process a visa. Recently, a case of H-1B visa delay in the United States has attracted attention.
On the Edge of a U.S. Status Cliff: How to Regain the Initiative?
More layoffs have been reported in the U.S. technology sector. According to a Reuters report on July 22 local time, Amazon is laying off staff in some teams within its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) organization. Amazon has not yet disclosed the specific number of employees affected by this round of layoffs, but has confirmed that the personnel adjustments are related to the company's refocusing on key AI projects.
Seize the "930" Green Card Battle! I-956F Approved EB-5 Project Debuts
In the well-established resort area of Deer Valley, a renowned ski destination in the United States, a high-end residential project is accelerating its realization. Nearly 100 residences were sold within 18 months of the official pre-sale, with sales velocity far exceeding the project team's expectations. This is the "Deer Valley Snow Ridge Residences" EB-5 rural project.
H-1B second round lottery for FY 2027 cancelled, what to do about U.S. status?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027 has been reached, and no second round of the lottery will be conducted. This also means that the H-1B lottery season for fiscal year 2027 has officially concluded. For international students who were not selected in the first round, the second-round opportunity, previously known as the "last-ditch effort," has completely vanished this year.
EB-5: Same Path, Different Fates: 9-Year Backlog for Old Law vs. No Backlog for New Law
Both are EB-5, yet the old law requires a wait of nearly a decade, while the new law offers immediate filing and processing. There is no fairness in the rules, only the choice of which side to stand on. Just now, the U.S. Department of State Visa Office officially released the Visa Bulletin for August 2026 (the 11th month of the 2026 fiscal year).
U.S. Green Card Review Tightens Again! New Public Charge Rule to Take Effect Soon
On July 16, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a major announcement: The Department of Homeland Security has finalized the rule to rescind the 2022 "public charge" regulation. This rule is expected to take effect on September 18, 2026. This means: When applying for a Green Card in the future, USCIS will have greater discretionary authority in "public charge" reviews, no longer limited to the few benefit programs previously explicitly listed.
Sold out 4 times! Don't miss the 5th boutique EB-5 project collaboration
Great news: Another EB-5 project promoted by WorldWay has been highly sought after by the market! Recently, the EB-5 project "Sugarloaf Hilton Hotel, North Carolina," for which WorldWay served as the exclusive Greater China agent in its 4th collaboration with the multi-billion dollar PeachTree Group, has completely sold out! As the final spot for the project was successfully secured, the chapter for this legendary project has officially come to a successful conclusion!
Major New Rule Landed! U.S. Terminates D/S Status Validity System
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially released a final rule that has sent shockwaves through the global international student community, as published in the Federal Register: The "Duration of Status" (D/S) system for international students, which has been in use for nearly half a century, has been officially terminated. The new rule is expected to take effect on September 15, 2026.
Breaking! U.S. Green Card Proposed to Levy $100,000 Deposit
A single proposal has left the entire immigration community sleepless. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on July 15, the Trump administration is brewing a major new policy—mandating a "refundable deposit" of up to $100,000 for certain applicants applying for immigrant visas (green cards) at U.S. consulates abroad! This is another "heavy blow" from the Trump administration against legal immigration, following the court-ordered suspension of the H-1B visa fee.
New Hurdles on the Path to Staying in the U.S.! H-1B/PERM Strict Scrutiny Upgraded
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General announced the formal launch of a large-scale investigation into H-1B work visa and PERM labor certification fraud and labor trafficking, coordinating with federal law enforcement agencies and the "Anti-Fraud Task Force" led by Vice President Vance.
Consensus Among High-Net-Worth Families: What Should Be Planned for Children's Education Abroad?
According to a recent Hurun Report, 55% of the high-net-worth individuals surveyed have plans to send their children abroad for education, with the United States remaining the most preferred destination for the third consecutive year. Relevant data indicates that 44% of high-net-worth Chinese families consider the United States their top choice for their children's education, with average high-net-worth families beginning their planning when their children are 16, while ultra-high-net-worth families start as early as 14.
Attention! New U.S. Immigration Signature Regulation Has Taken Effect
Previously, the new signature regulation issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (for details, click to read the previous report by WorldWay: Quick Look! Two Major Changes to U.S. Immigration Applications), took effect on July 10, 2026, local time. In other words, for applications submitted on or after July 10, 2026, if U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) discovers an invalid signature after accepting the case, it may choose to reject the application or issue a denial decision directly, depending on the specific circumstances. Once a case is denied, it is generally considered to have completed processing, and the application fee may not be refunded.