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Beware of Failed EB-5 Projects!
Beware of Failed EB-5 Projects!
Urgent Alert! EB-5 Filing Fees Are About to Increase Significantly; Apply Now to Save $55,000
Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new notice: official filing fees are being increased. Adjustments to EB-5 related filing fees are as follows: the I-526E filing fee will increase from $3,675 to $11,160, a 204% increase; the I-829 filing fee will increase from $3,750 to $9,525, a 154% increase; and the I-485 filing fee will increase from $1,225 to $1,440, an 18% increase! This is the first major fee adjustment by USCIS since 2016. This final rule will...
Stop Worrying and Fighting Over Low Scores, Parents! If Your Child Has Low Scores, Look Here for Top Schools!
In recent years, the "Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination" has gradually become a topic of great concern. More and more parents are planning more pathways for their children's education, no longer squeezing through a narrow bridge. The Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination, with its advantages such as fewer applicants, simple exam content, low admission scores, and high acceptance rates at prestigious schools, has become a green channel to gain admission to 985/211 universities.
New H-1B Visa Regulations Released: A Blessing or a Warning for Families in the U.S.?
On January 30, 2024, local time, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the final rule regarding the initial registration period for the FY2025 H-1B cap and online filing of H-1B petitions. To strengthen the integrity of the H-1B program, the H-1B (FY2025) process will officially implement a "beneficiary-centric" selection process.
How to Successfully Renew the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme? Latest Official Guidance Released
Recently, the Hong Kong Top Talent Services Association invited officials, including the Director of Immigration and the Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, to a seminar on visa renewals and various talent policies. They provided comprehensive explanations and Q&A sessions for both in-person and online attendees. The session was packed with essential information! Join the WorldWay Group to learn more.
Release of the Six Major Immigration Trends for 2024
WorldWay Immigration Group has conducted thorough research and analysis to assess the development dynamics of immigration policies in various countries, while also consulting with relevant immigration professionals and some investors from those countries. This has led to the release of the "Six Major Immigration Trends for 2024." This marks the ninth consecutive forecast of immigration trends by WorldWay Immigration Group since 2015.
US Site Visit Series: A Peak Dialogue Unveiling EB-5 Project Selection Strategies
EB-5 investment immigration, as a popular pathway to immigrate to the United States, has long been favored by global investors, especially those from China. Since the restart of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, a series of favorable policies have created a golden opportunity for investors to immigrate to the U.S. rapidly. Currently, the EB-5 visa-reserved rural TEA projects, with advantages such as no visa backlog, priority processing by USCIS, sufficient quotas, and fewer applicants, provide...
Over 1 million people choose to immigrate to this country every year
In today's globalized era, immigration is no longer a novelty; different people move around the world almost every day. However, when it comes to the most popular immigration destination, it must be the United States. According to relevant data, more than 1 million people immigrate to the United States each year, which means a new immigrant steps onto this land every 30 seconds.
Immigration Applications Surge by 81%! A Large Number of Investors are Flooding into This EU Country
Recently, according to data from the official Greek website, as of December 31, 2023, Greece has issued golden residence permits to a total of 41,142 applicants, representing a 30% increase over the year.
Another Batch of EB-5 Investors' I-829 Approved, Find the Secret Here!
Following the recent approvals of multiple immigration projects by Worldway, a large number of investors in the Kayalago Resort (formerly DLJ Four Seasons Resort) EB-5 project, invested by Worldway Group's immigration clients, have recently received their I-829 approvals! This batch of investors is composed of individuals born outside mainland China. This means that the two-year conditions for these EB-5 investors' green cards have been successfully lifted, granting them permanent residency in the United States,...
Approval Approved! A Large Batch of High-Caliber Clients from WorldWay Immigration in Hong Kong Approved in Just 19 Days
Good news keeps coming, with frequent reports of approvals! Following the recent approvals of numerous immigration clients by WorldWay Immigration, another large batch of clients under the Hong Kong High-Caliber Talent Pass Scheme has been approved, with some applicants taking only 19 days from submission to approval, a remarkably fast pace. WorldWay Immigration Group extends heartfelt congratulations to the investors.
Significant Changes to Canada's International Student Immigration Policy: Who Will Be Affected?
Recently, Canada has made headlines as the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced major adjustments to the international student policy, sparking discussions within the industry.