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28 Years of Service Recognition! WorldWay Again Awarded Top 500 Asian Brands
Great brands all begin from modest beginnings and are built through perseverance. Huawei, Douyin, State Grid, JD.com, China Construction Bank, Toyota, ICBC, Samsung, Sony, Alibaba, BYD... these household names jointly appear on the newly unveiled 2026 Top 500 Asian Brands list. WorldWay Group is also once again listed among them.
Panama Immigration: The Gateway Code to the Americas
WorldWay Immigration has observed that as these demands accumulate, more and more families are turning their attention to countries that not only offer long-term residency status, but also boast a mature financial environment and a solid international foundation. Panama is one such distinctive option. Bridging North and South America and home to the world-renowned Panama Canal, it serves as a key financial, trade, and shipping hub in Latin America. For those seeking to combine residency status, wealth planning, and long-term family objectives, the value of Panama extends far beyond a permanent residency card.
Major Shift in U.S. Immigration Status! PERM Reform Submitted to the White House for Review
U.S. PERM reform has taken another step forward. Previously, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) placed the most substantial reform to the PERM permanent labor certification process in over two decades onto its regulatory agenda. (Click to read WorldWay's previous report: Sudden Shift for H-1B Pathway in the U.S.! Major Changes Proposed for PERM Rules) Now, this reform has achieved new substantive progress. WorldWay Immigration notes that on September 14, 2026, data from Reginfo.gov—the U.S. government regulatory information website—indicated that the Proposed Rule for PERM reform submitted by DOL (RIN: 1205-AC29) has officially entered the White House OIRA review phase.
Property Investment in Türkiye: Unlocking Multiple Dividends for Family Planning
Looking at Türkiye again in 2026, three key words are increasingly worth examining together: Property, Identity, Tax. WorldWay Immigration notes that on the one hand, Chinese buyers consistently rank among the top foreign property buyers in Türkiye; on the other hand, Türkiye is updating its economic plans for the coming years and introducing new tax policies this year. As these developments unfold simultaneously, Türkiye's appeal in global identity and asset allocation is being further elevated.
From Status Planning to Settlement, WorldWay Accompanies Immigrant Families Every Step of the Way!
A Green Card secures legal status; however, for a family truly embarking on a new life in the United States, the real test lies in whether a full suite of services can extend seamlessly from initial planning all the way through to landing and settlement. From EB-5 status planning and application to children's education, family relocation, and U.S. lifestyle arrangements, WorldWay has never aimed to offer service for just a single stage. Instead, we connect every single step for our clients—from status planning to actually settling in the United States. This is precisely the essence of our philosophy: "Immigration service has a beginning, but no end."
Preferred Destination for a Second Identity: Saint Lucia Surpasses One Million Annual Tourists!
According to data from the Saint Lucia Central Statistical Office, in 2024, Saint Lucia's estimated population was approximately 184,000, while annual tourist arrivals reached about 1.202 million; in 2025, tourist arrivals remained at the million-level, receiving approximately 1.136 million tourists throughout the year. For an island nation with a population under 200,000, attracting over one million tourists for two consecutive years clearly demonstrates Saint Lucia's appeal in the international tourism market.
New Hurdles Set for Remaining in the U.S. on H-1B: Who Will Be Affected?
U.S. H-1B adjudication now involves another key variable requiring close attention——employer layoffs. WorldWay Immigration noted that on September 18, local time, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order to further strengthen the review of the H-1B program. The new order explicitly requires the U.S. Department of State, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Homeland Security to take into account a company's layoffs over the past year as well as its future layoff plans when processing H-1B-related applications.
Attention US Students! New Developments in Proposed OPT Fee Rules
New progress on US OPT fee rules. WorldWay Immigration notes that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed rule on OPT fees completed OIRA review on September 11, and the official text may be published soon. This means that the high-profile $100,000 OPT fee proposal has taken another step forward.
New Regulations for Panama Permanent Residency Officially Take Effect!
On September 16, 2026, the Panamanian government officially published Executive Decree No. 17 in Official Gazette No. 30613, replacing Executive Decree No. 722 of 2020 and its subsequent amendments. This new policy focuses on adjustments to real estate investment thresholds, bank deposit thresholds, and other requirements. So, what specific changes does the new policy bring? Let us take a look together with WorldWay.
Over 1,000 Jobs Created! Construction Accelerates for I-956F Approved EB-5 Project
The I-956F-approved "Deer Valley · Grand Hyatt Residence" EB-5 rural project, promoted by WorldWay, has achieved another new milestone. As of August 31, 2026, the project has created a cumulative total of 1,020 jobs. As construction continues to advance, job creation keeps growing as well. For EB-5 investors, this means that project construction is steadily converting into tangible job outcomes.
Portuguese Residency: The Choice and Answer of 1.6 Million People!
According to data, as of the end of 2025, Portugal's resident population reached approximately 11.42 million, of which foreign residents reached 1.5975 million, accounting for 14% of the national population. Even more worthy of note is that in just a few short years from 2021 to 2025, foreign residents in Portugal increased by approximately 849,000, a scale that has more than doubled that of 2021. In other words, today, on average, approximately 1 out of every 7 residents in Portugal is a foreign national.
Breaking! Multiple U.S. States Sue Over New “Public Charge” Rule
Just on the eve of the scheduled effective date for the new U.S. “Public Charge” rule, a major legal challenge suddenly emerged. On September 14 local time, New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 21 other states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking to block the implementation of the Trump administration's new “Public Charge” rule. At the same time, municipal and local governments including New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle filed another lawsuit challenging the same rule.