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Green Card Alert! New U.S. Public Charge Rules to Take Effect Soon
On August 18, 2026, local time, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new policy guidance, re-clarifying the review standards for "Public Charge". The new policy will officially take effect on September 18, 2026, applying to relevant I-485 Adjustment of Status applications submitted by mail or electronically on or after that date. The biggest change in this policy can be summarized in one sentence: in the future, when immigration officers determine whether an applicant is likely to become a "public charge", there are more factors they can consider, and the scope of public benefits subject to review has expanded significantly.
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme Annual Revenue Soars by 67%!
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme has recently delivered a remarkably impressive performance report. The new annual report shows that in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme generated a revenue of 402.2 million East Caribbean Dollars, a year-on-year increase of 67%. In an era of increasingly tighter global regulations on citizenship by investment, these figures are particularly worthy of attention.
20 Years of Deep Expertise in EB-5: Why Does WorldWay Regard "Project Selection" as Its Lifeline?
For EB-5 investors, when choosing an immigration agency, what are they really choosing? Is it assistance with preparing a set of application materials? Is it the introduction of an investment project? Or is it having a professional team stand in the investor's shoes throughout a years-long immigration planning process, helping them gain maximum clarity on the project, identify risks, and follow through continuously to the end? The answer is clearly not just submitting an application. EB-5 involves both an immigration application and real investment. Every stage—project development, capital structure, construction progress, job creation, market operations, and more—can impact an investor's status planning and financial arrangements. The EB-5 Act also explicitly stipulates that EB-5 investment must be "at risk".
Cyprus to Officially Advance to Schengen! EU Vote Imminent in September
Latest news indicates that Cyprus's Schengen accession process has entered the final sprint phase, with the relevant evaluation report scheduled to be submitted to the Council of the European Union for consideration in September this year. From the basic completion of technical evaluations and active promotion by high-level government officials to the key review in September, several major signals have become increasingly clear.
Holding an H-1B Visa, Why Does He Not Dare to Press the Pause Button in the US?
Some want to find another job immediately, some want to take the opportunity to travel, while others just want to get a complete rest for a period of time. Recently, I saw an H-1B visa holder who has worked in the US for many years share his “layoff fantasy.” His plan was actually quite simple. First, use up the grace period, then switch to dependent status; temporarily not tell his parents, reduce household expenses; rely on savings to last six months while continuing to send the child to kindergarten; cook, work out, and sleep every day, gradually restoring the energy overdrawn over the years. Then go out, attend events, and do a few things he truly wants to do.
Warning! 175,000 US Visas Revoked
Once you have obtained a US visa, can you comfortably use it until its expiration date? Right now, that is not necessarily the case. According to the latest data released by the US Department of State: Since the Trump administration took office, the US has revoked more than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals. And a statement issued by the US Department of State is even more worthy of attention for all US visa holders: “A US visa is a privilege, not a right.” In other words, visa approval does not mean it is a “once and for all” deal. As long as issues such as criminal offenses, visa violations, fraud, or national security arise later, an already obtained visa can still be revoked.
U.S. Immigration Launches Online Filing: Will EB-5 Be Affected?
U.S. immigration applications are accelerating their farewell to the "paper age." On August 11, 2026, local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially published a Temporary Final Rule titled "Mandatory Electronic Filing (e-Filing)" in the Federal Register, which took effect on the same day. According to the new rule, in the future, for immigration forms that have been open to electronic filing for a certain period, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may further require applicants to submit online, no longer accepting standard paper applications.
Saint Lucia Passports Handed Out in Batches: How Did They Achieve It?
When passports arrive, residency and citizenship planning finally gains tangible weight. In August 2026, Saint Lucia passports and certificates of citizenship arrived one after another in the hands of WorldWay clients. From application submission, approval in principle, and investment completion, to passport issuance, family after family saw their Saint Lucia residency and citizenship planning come to a successful culmination. For WorldWay, such good news is nothing new. However, every time a passport is handed to a client, it remains a moment worth celebrating and recording.
Sudden Changes in CPT! Critical Immigration Red Lines for International Students in the U.S.
On August 12, 2026, local time, the U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued a new guidance notice to all Designated School Officials (DSOs) nationwide, emphasizing compliance requirements for CPT: CPT must be an integral part of an established curriculum and cannot serve merely as a vehicle for students to obtain off-campus employment.
With 28 Years in the Immigration Industry, What Drives WorldWay's Success?
The immigration industry has never been one lacking in change. Policies change, popular destinations change, and client needs are constantly evolving. From the early single-focused need for overseas residency status to today, where an increasing number of families simultaneously consider residency, education, asset allocation, global mobility, and post-arrival settlement arrangements, immigration services have long evolved beyond simply helping clients submit an application. Starting in Hong Kong, China in 1998, WorldWay Group has been continuously operating in the immigration field for 28 years. From early overseas immigration project services to now covering more than 20 countries and regions; from residency applications to further extending services to education, settlement, and living abroad, WorldWay's growth trajectory reflects, to some degree, the changes in Chinese families' overseas residency needs over the past twenty-plus years.
A Sham Marriage for a U.S. Green Card? A Shortcut Turned into a Dead End!
How far would someone go with "marriage" just to get a U.S. Green Card? Find a U.S. citizen, get a marriage certificate, hold a wedding, take joint photos, open a joint bank account, buy insurance, file joint tax returns, and even memorize marital details in advance to prepare for the immigration officer's interview. It sounds like a TV drama, but a case recently announced by the U.S. Department of Justice is even more dramatic than fiction. On August 12 local time, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against 11 defendants suspected of participating in a large-scale marriage immigration fraud network. According to disclosures by the Department of Justice, this network operated for over a decade, arranging more than 1,000 sham marriages. It primarily arranged for foreign applicants, including Chinese nationals, to marry U.S. citizens to assist them in applying for U.S. permanent resident status. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that this is one of the largest marriage fraud cases in U.S. history.
Why Are Elite Families Rushing to Obtain Hong Kong Residency?
An increasing number of global high-net-worth families are choosing Hong Kong as an important destination for family wealth management. New data shows that as of the end of 2025, the number of single-family offices in Hong Kong exceeded 3,380, an increase of about 680 from two years ago, representing a growth rate of over 25%. And this is just the beginning. The Hong Kong SAR Government has set a new target: from 2026 to 2028, to assist over 220 more family offices in establishing or expanding their operations in Hong Kong.