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Planning for Life in the U.S.: A Visa is Just an Entry Ticket, the Green Card is the Main Track
On March 25, 2026, local time, it was reported that Meta in the United States officially launched a new round of layoffs, affecting hundreds of employees across several core departments of the company. Once the news broke, the first to feel the impact were often not those outside, but the employees within. Some were asked to work remotely the next day, some who had just received offers began to worry about whether their positions would still materialize, and others described this day as the beginning of the "official implementation of layoffs." Reports indicate that some team members were asked to work from home even before receiving layoff notices, which further exacerbated internal anxiety.
On-Site Report: The Truth Behind This EB-5 Project's Confidence in Early Repayment
For an EB-5 project, what truly gives investors peace of mind is not just the successful completion and stable operation of the project, but more importantly, whether it can repay the loan as planned and whether the developer has sufficient capacity to fulfill its obligations. Recently, Dr. Winner Xing, Chairman of WorldWay Group, traveled to North Carolina, USA, to conduct an on-site inspection of the "University City Hilton Hotel" EB-5 project. It is worth noting that this is the third time WorldWay has visited the U.S. to inspect this project, continuously following up on its progress and ensuring a commitment to service from start to finish. During this visit, one of the key focuses for WorldWay was a topic of universal concern among investors: What are the project's future repayment arrangements? Does the developer have sufficient confidence in making timely repayments, or even early repayments? The answers provided by the developer have given this confidence a clearer and more concrete foundation.
EU Identity Planning: Why Choose Cyprus, the Homeland of Venus?
As one of the popular destinations for identity planning in Europe, Cyprus not only offers a comfortable living environment but, more importantly, its national credit, fiscal performance, and economic resilience are continuously gaining international recognition. For families looking to achieve overseas identity planning through property purchase, the value of Cyprus as a destination is becoming increasingly clear. New dual certification of Cyprus's robust strength has been recognized again. In March 2026, DBRS Morningstar confirmed Cyprus's sovereign rating at A with a stable outlook; subsequently, S&P Global also confirmed Cyprus's sovereign rating at A- with a positive outlook. Receiving recognition from two internationally renowned rating agencies consecutively indicates that Cyprus's current national credit, fiscal resilience, and overall risk resistance capability are at a strong level.
Major Changes in U.S. Visa Policies! Families Taking One Step at a Time Are at Risk
In the past, many families had similar thoughts when planning for the United States. First, they would apply for a tourist visa to take a look. When the children needed to study, they would apply for a student visa. After graduation, they would see if they could work or stay, taking it step by step. Matters of status would be considered seriously only when truly necessary. However, the environment for legal entry into the United States is tightening now. The uncertainty of traditional visa pathways has significantly increased, with changes in the pace of visa issuance, review standards, and processing efficiency occurring simultaneously. The previously relatively stable pathways to the U.S. are being reordered.
Immigrating to Europe: Chinese Nationals Continue to Top the Rankings in This Country!
New data for the Greece Golden Visa is now available, and Chinese investors continue to lead the pack. Nearly half of all first-time approved primary applicants and their family members are from China, further indicating that the Greece Golden Visa remains highly favored by Chinese families. Highlights from the new data: the popularity of the Greece Golden Visa continues to grow. According to official statistics, between 2022 and February 2026, the Greece Golden Visa program received a total of 38,605 applications, of which 27,462 have been approved, with 10,796 currently in process. Of these, 7,893 Golden Visa applications were received between February 25, 2025, and February 26, 2026, with 2,492 already approved. China remains one of the countries with the highest number of Golden Visa holders.
Alert for U.S. Immigration Status! Strict Review of U.S. Non-Immigrant Visas Approaching
On March 25, 2026, local time, the U.S. Department of State issued a new announcement, sending a very clear signal: the U.S. visa environment is continuing to tighten. According to the announcement, starting from March 30, the U.S. Department of State will further expand the scope of online information review for non-immigrant visa applicants and require relevant applicants to adjust the privacy settings of all their social media accounts to "public" or "open." The review scope will further expand to include 14 new visa categories.
2026 Global Citizenship Index Released: Malta Ranks First for the 11th Consecutive Year
The 2026 Global Citizenship Program Index was recently released, with Malta once again ranking first, holding the top spot for the 11th consecutive year. Malta received high scores in "visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel capability," "compliance," and "residency flexibility." In the current context where high-net-worth families increasingly value "status value, quality of life, asset allocation, and global mobility," Malta continues to attract attention precisely because it offers outstanding advantages across these key dimensions.
Direct Access to Decision-Makers! Full Disclosure of Key Points in St. Kitts and Nevis' New Immigration Policy
On the morning of March 25, 2026, Mr. Calvin St. Juste, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit, visited the Worldway Group and was warmly received by the group's senior management. The two parties engaged in discussions on core topics including new policy developments for the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program, upgrades in project transparency, new biometric regulations, and future residency requirements. This meeting sent a clear signal: the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program is moving from being "established, stable, and mature" to a new stage of being "more compliant, more efficient, more transparent, and more sustainable in the long term."
Why is Cyprus Residency Considered a Hard Asset for Family Planning?
In an era where global residency planning increasingly prioritizes "habitability, retainability, and inheritability," truly attractive destinations are no longer just about obtaining a status; they must offer a stable living environment, a clear policy trajectory, and asset value that can withstand market cycles. Under this standard, Cyprus is emerging as a primary choice for an increasing number of families looking to establish a presence in Europe. Not only is it a highly livable destination in the Mediterranean, but it has also become a hot spot for European residency planning in recent years. More importantly, the latest market data indicates that the Cypriot real estate market continues to demonstrate stable resilience, with residential assets, in particular, performing exceptionally well and garnering sustained attention.
New EB-5 Application and Approval Data Released! Understand 3 Key Signals
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially released the EB-5 investment immigration filing and approval data for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025). For investors, this is not just a quarterly statistic, but an important window into current application trends. Especially for Chinese applicants, what is truly worth noting in this data is not just "how many were filed and how many were approved," but rather: What is the overall popularity of the EB-5 program? And what categories of projects are Chinese investors primarily choosing? Based on the data released, the answer is becoming increasingly clear: the overall popularity of EB-5 applications remains high, and the primary focus of I-526E applications from Chinese investors is clearly concentrated on rural projects.
Invitation | Meet the Chairman of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit
As global residency and citizenship planning continues to gain momentum, an increasing number of families are turning their attention to overseas identity programs with greater allocation value. Among them, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program, as a long-established passport program, has consistently been a key focus for many families due to its stable legislation and mature system. Now, a rare opportunity to communicate face-to-face with an official decision-maker has arrived. Mr. Calvin St. Juste, Chairman of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit, will visit WorldWay in Shenzhen to provide an on-site interpretation of the 2026 policy trends and application opportunities.
Live Stream: How Can New U.S. Immigrants Ensure Cross-Border Tax Compliance?
For new immigrant families living between China and the United States, the U.S. tax filing season is a critical annual window for financial review and planning. With the official implementation of new tax policies in 2026, cross-border asset allocation has undergone significant changes: How can one optimize asset layout while maintaining compliance? What role do trust instruments play in wealth succession? By clarifying the key logic before and after arrival, these issues can be clearly resolved. Rather than navigating this alone, leverage the experience of professionals to make your family wealth planning more robust and transparent.