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Attention U.S. Visa Holders! H-1B/L-1 Extension Fees to Increase Soon
U.S. H-1B and L-1 employment costs are facing another new change. On August 10, 2026 local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially published a final rule in the Federal Register, expanding the scope of the "9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee". The new rule will officially take effect on September 9, 2026.
St. Kitts Immigration News: WorldWay Clients Receive Concentrated Approvals
Good news keeps arriving! WorldWay Immigration brings exciting news once again: A large batch of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program clients have successfully received approval! The arrival of each approval letter not only signifies that clients' status planning has smoothly passed an important milestone, but also once again demonstrates the maturity and stability of St. Kitts as an established citizenship-by-investment program.
Another Blow to H-1B! Proposed Elimination of the 60-Day Unemployment Grace Period
H-1B visa holders' "60-day grace period" after losing employment may be facing major changes. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a proposed new rule (RIN:1615-AD22) planning to completely eliminate the 60-day lawful grace period for H-1B visa holders following unemployment. The proposal was submitted to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review on August 6, 2026.
Understand 3 Major Signals to Unlock the Citizenship Dividends of Turkey, a Major European Nation!
Recently, Turkey's real estate market, wealth population, and financial system have successively released positive signals. A recovery in real estate transactions, rapid growth of the ultra-high-net-worth population, and an accelerating financial integration with Europe—the combination of these three trends has once again placed Turkey in the spotlight for global investors and families planning their residency and citizenship. For families seeking to balance overseas residency status, asset allocation, children's education, and cross-border development, the value of Turkish citizenship is gradually extending beyond a passport to a broader allocation of international resources.
Another EB-5 Good News from WorldWay: I-829 Job Creation 100% Completed
Great news! Excellent progress has been reported for the "Aspen Kodiak Apartments" EB-5 rural project invested in by clients of WorldWay Group: 100% of the required jobs for investors have been created! The project requires a total of 640 jobs to be created. As of June 2026, a cumulative total of 662 jobs have been created, exceeding the project's requirements.
Immigrating for Education? The New 2027 Global University Rankings Provide the Answer
For many families, the appeal of studying in the US has never been just a diploma from a prestigious university. From world-leading university resources and mature scientific research systems to an employment environment closely connected with industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare, the United States remains a major destination for global higher education. The newly released 2027 QS World University Rankings once again confirm the comprehensive strength of American higher education.
Major New Rule Takes Effect! U.S. B1/B2 Visa Bond Program Officially Implemented
U.S. short-term visit visas have undergone another major adjustment. On August 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of State officially made the "Visa Bond Program", which had been implemented for nearly a year, a permanent system. Under the new rule, applicants from specific countries applying for B1 business visas or B2 tourist visas who meet the basic visa qualifications may still be required to post a refundable bond before being issued a visa.
Notice to Nauru Immigration Investors: New Changes to Application Documents
Recently, the Government of the Republic of Nauru announced that it has officially changed the country's name from "Nauru" to "Naoero", while the Chinese name "瑙鲁" remains unchanged. Consequently, the original Citizenship by Investment Program "Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program" has also been renamed to "Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program", and remains referred to in Chinese as the "Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program".
Trump Delivers Double Blow! This Pathway to the U.S. Faces Heavy Crackdown
On August 6, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders, one aimed at further restricting birthright citizenship policies, and the other focusing on cracking down on commercialized “birth tourism.” This marks another push by the White House to tighten relevant policies following the U.S. Supreme Court's previous rejection of Trump's broader plan to restrict birthright citizenship, drawing widespread external attention.
One Permanent Residence Card, Quadruple Status: What Needs Does Malta Meet for Families?
It is not only a developed country but also the only country in Europe that simultaneously holds the quadruple status of "EU member state, Schengen Area member, Eurozone country, and Commonwealth member state." With its English-speaking environment, European education, Schengen travel access, and family status advantages, Malta is becoming the choice for an increasing number of families to establish their European presence.
New USCIS Rule: Incomplete Materials May Lead to Direct Denial
On August 5, 2026, local time, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy memorandum titled "Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny," further strengthening the evidentiary review standards for immigration applications. The new rule clarifies: The previous practice of issuing RFE or NOID when materials are incomplete has been abolished. Applicants must submit a complete and compliant set of initial evidence at the time of filing. If an application lacks the legal basis for approval, is missing initial materials, or provides insufficient evidence, immigration officers may directly deny the case without providing further opportunities for supplemental filings or defense.
Behind the 687-person status audit: Turkey sounds the alarm on compliant immigration
According to reports from Turkish media on August 4, Turkish authorities, centered in Istanbul, have launched a special operation across 16 provinces nationwide to crack down on criminal gangs assisting foreigners in obtaining Turkish citizenship through fraudulent real estate appraisal reports. A total of 72 suspects have been arrested, 7 companies involved in the cases have been taken over, and 1,045 properties along with various assets have been seized. The investigation also revealed that 687 foreign applicants who obtained Turkish citizenship through related transactions are currently undergoing individual reviews and are entering the process of citizenship revocation.