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From Studying in the U.S. to Staying in the U.S.: Losing Your Status Is More Frightening Than Losing Your Job!
As 2026 begins, the U.S. tech industry has been jolted by a major development. According to reports from ABC and Reuters, Amazon Senior Vice President Beth Galetti confirmed in an internal email that the company will lay off 16,000 employees. Adding to the 14,000 workers already laid off in October 2025, Amazon has cut a total of 30,000 jobs in just three months, marking the largest wave of layoffs in the company's 30-year history...
Warning! These Behaviors May Jeopardize Your U.S. Green Card
For many new immigrants, the significance of a U.S. Green Card lies in its long-term use and ongoing maintenance. It is not merely an identity document, but a long-term status that must be aligned with your residence and lifestyle. The following 10 common situations are details that many new immigrants easily overlook in their daily lives. These "seemingly harmless" behaviors require the attention of new immigrants: 1. Being away from the U.S. for a long time, but...
Breaking! Texas Halts H-1B Visa Applications
Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive requiring all government agencies and public universities in the state to immediately cease submitting new H-1B visa applications. This ban is not a short-term measure and may last until May 31, 2027. It is not merely a "pause," but a comprehensive review, which is even more concerning as it is not a simple halt but is accompanied by a thorough review of H-1B usage...
The H-1B Crackdown: Where Are the Pathways for Maintaining Status in the U.S.?
Ding Dong—Are you prepared when immigration officials suddenly appear at your company’s front desk, demanding to see your pay stubs and office space? This is not an alarmist statement, but a real scenario quietly unfolding in Silicon Valley, New York, and other areas across the United States. According to a report by Financial Express on January 23, the U.S. government is tightening its regulations on H-1B visas, and a nationwide enforcement action called "Project Firewall" is pushing H-1B compliance into a "high-pressure era"—where random checks have become the norm, and violations could lead to visa revocation, fines, or even criminal investigations.
EB-5 Investment Immigration: An Efficient Solution for U.S. Residency
Over the past three years, an increasing number of applicants in the U.S. have discovered a harsh reality: traditional pathways are failing simultaneously. The chain of Study → OPT → H-1B is repeatedly interrupted by lottery systems and policy uncertainty; employer sponsorship cycles continue to lengthen without addressing long-term family planning; and immigration status has shifted from a "temporary challenge" to a systemic risk. Against this backdrop, applicants are beginning to proactively seek...
A Must-Read for U.S. Immigrant Families! The Latest Rankings Concerning Your Child's Education
As 2026 begins, the first major ranking in the field of global higher education has been released. Times Higher Education (THE) has officially unveiled its 2026 World University Rankings by Subject! U.S. higher education institutions have once again demonstrated their formidable strength. • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) successfully ranked in the world's top three in 3 out of 11 subjects. • Stanford University holds the #1 spot in Education and Law. • California...
Under the High Pressure of H-1B Layoffs: How to Resolve Your U.S. Residency Status?
The year 2026 has just begun, but the atmosphere in Silicon Valley has already cooled. Recently, The New York Times revealed that Meta has officially launched a new round of layoffs, with the focus directed at its Reality Labs division, where its metaverse business is based. The division currently has approximately 15,000 employees, and the layoff rate is as high as 10%, meaning that over a thousand employees will be forced to leave at the start of the new year. For many, the first 'notice' of the new year...
Unprecedented! 2025 U.S. Visa Revocations Hit Record High
The U.S. Department of State recently disclosed that since Donald Trump assumed the presidency again in 2025, the federal government has revoked over 100,000 visas of various types, setting a new record for the scale of visa revocations in U.S. history. For comparison, the U.S. revoked approximately 40,000 visas in all of 2024; the number of revocations in 2025 has already reached more than double that of the previous year. U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokesperson Tommy...
Worldway Group Once Again Wins Annual Immigration Industry Award
Recently, Uglobal Immigration Magazine officially released the "2025 Top 25 Global Investment Immigration Agencies" list. With its profound professional expertise, outstanding industry influence, and long-standing leadership in the U.S. immigration sector, Worldway Group has successfully secured a spot on the Top 25 global list, once again receiving high recognition from an international professional platform. This list focuses on investment immigration agencies worldwide that consistently promote standardized industry development, possess mature service capabilities, and demonstrate long-term stable performance...
Insights from the Latest EB-5 Industry Summit: How to Beat the "9/30" Deadline
On January 15, 2026, Invest In the USA (IIUSA) hosted an EB-5 Industry Summit in Shenzhen. This summit provided an in-depth analysis and discussion of the current EB-5 market, covering application status, approval progress, and visa usage trends based on the latest industry data. Senior executives from WorldWay Group attended the conference to gain immediate access to relevant data and industry developments, enabling them to provide investors with more timely and forward-looking...
The Truth About the U.S. Suspending Visas for 75 Countries
Recently, some Chinese media and self-media outlets have been widely circulating reports claiming that the "U.S. has suspended visas for 75 countries," "the U.S. is comprehensively tightening visa policies," and "citizens of 75 countries are facing obstacles to entering the U.S." Related screenshots and lists have spread rapidly online, causing anxiety and confusion among those concerned about U.S. visas, study abroad, and immigration. In reality, however, this is a severely simplified and even misinterpreted piece of policy information. As a long-term...
Who Will Be Left Behind? The Brutal Truth of Merit-Based U.S. Immigration
Recently, the "Six Major Immigration Trends for 2026" released by WorldWay Group has attracted widespread attention within the industry. Among them, "U.S. immigration continues to become more 'merit-based,' highlighting the core value of the EB-5 system" was listed as one of the six trends, clearly outlining the key trajectory for U.S. immigration policy and market developments over the coming year. In 2026, while the United States remains one of the world's most important immigration destinations, it has bid farewell to the era of 'low-threshold access'...