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The Cost of Staying in the U.S. Is Rising! Premium Processing Fees for H-1B/OPT and Other Applications to Increase
Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially announced that it will increase premium processing fees for various immigration applications effective March 1, 2026. 01 Details of Price Adjustments In the past, many families had a relatively simple understanding of the U.S. pathway: F-1→OPT→H-1B→Green Card, which seemed to be a mature and clear route. However, reality has long since changed. • Work visas such as H-1B, L-1, and O-1...
Why Do Over 50 Million Immigrant Families Choose the United States?
In today's world, where global identity configuration has increasingly become a standard for high-net-worth families, the United States remains one of the most attractive immigration destinations. According to comprehensive data from the United Nations Population Division and the World Migration Report, there are approximately 52.4 million foreign-born individuals in the United States. So, which families are more suitable for long-term planning through U.S. immigration? What mainstream methods deserve special attention?
From Studying Abroad to Staying: What Does It Take to Remain in the U.S. Now?
In recent years, the number of Chinese students pursuing education in the United States has continued to rise. However, an undeniable reality is emerging: the number of students who can successfully remain in the U.S. for their careers after graduation is steadily declining. Many families invest heavily in their children's education before they go abroad, assuming that 'academic success' naturally leads to a 'promising future.' Yet, when they reach the point of graduation, they realize that completing their studies does not...
New Trends in U.S. Immigration: These Types of Applicants Will Be Highly Welcomed!
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its year-end summary titled "Making America Safe Again," which systematically reviewed the achievements of the U.S. immigration system over the past year. In this summary, USCIS repeatedly emphasized four key terms: Order, Security, Integrity, and Accountability. This indicates that the U.S. immigration system is being redefined...
From PERM to Green Card: The Brutal Truth International Students in the U.S. Must Face
Recently, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification under the U.S. Department of Labor officially released the complete PERM application data for the four quarters of the 2025 fiscal year. Looking at the full-year data, one trend is very clear: PERM is entering a phase of sustained contraction. The number of PERM applications in fiscal year 2025 dropped significantly. According to the data: • A total of 117,849 PERM applications were received in fiscal year 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 22.4% compared to fiscal year 2024...
The Final Ruling on the $100,000 H-1B Threshold is Here!
In recent months, there has been a prevailing expectation in the market regarding the "$100,000 H-1B application fee": Will it be halted? Will it be postponed? Will it be overturned in court? The answer has now been delivered, and it is very clear. The U.S. Federal Court has officially ruled that the $100,000 H-1B application fee introduced by the Trump administration is in compliance with the current legal framework and is valid. The joint lawsuit led by U.S. business groups and technology companies has been dismissed.
Attention U.S. Immigrant Families! Trump Is Distributing Funds
Recently, U.S. President Trump officially announced that a national wealth accumulation program for children, the "Trump Accounts," will officially launch on July 4, 2026. This program is not a traditional welfare subsidy, but a national arrangement designed through institutionalized investment to lock in long-term capital growth opportunities for the next generation in advance, once again highlighting the "institutional dividends" that come with U.S. status...
Breaking News! Trump Urgently Halts Another Immigration Pathway
According to an Associated Press report on December 19, 2025, U.S. President Trump has ordered the suspension of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (commonly known as the "Green Card Lottery"). This decision follows a shooting incident involving Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated on the social media platform X that, in accordance with the President's instructions, she has directed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to temporarily...
Breaking! Trump Announces Increase in U.S. Entry Restriction Countries to 40
On December 16, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation announcing the expansion of the list of countries subject to U.S. entry restrictions. The number of restricted countries will increase from the previous 19 to 40, with the relevant measures expected to take effect on January 1, 2026. The official justification remains “national security and public safety risks.” This is not an isolated executive decision, but a continuation and institutional upgrade of the tightening of U.S. immigration and visa policies since 2025.
Hot Sale! The Legendary EB-5 New Project Sweeps Across the Country
From November 15 to 16, 2025, a "Peach Tree Storm" that swept the investment immigration market made a stunning debut in China! This once again confirms a truth: top opportunities always attract the keenest eyes. The "North Carolina Sugar Mountain • Hilton Hotel" EB-5 rural project, created through the fourth collaboration between WorldWay and the Peach Tree Group, a hundred billion fund, successfully held its national tour launch conference in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Qingdao, and Hong Kong...
Worldway Group Grandly Launches the Trump "Million Dollar Gold Card"
Worldway Group, in partnership with two top-tier U.S. law firms, grandly launches the Trump "Million Dollar Gold Card." With an investment amount comparable to EB-5, no employment creation requirements, and a direct path to a Green Card, this initiative opens the door to a bright future across the ocean. This historic moment will surely be recorded in history! Take action now! Worldway Group has opened the pre-sale channel for the Trump "Million Dollar Gold Card" project. Register now to secure priority submission. Once the project launches, we will...
How to Choose an Immigration Agency in 2026? Agency Evaluation, Reputation & Risk Avoidance Guide, Qualification Verification Methods
When choosing an immigration agency, many people fall into misconceptions right from the start: looking at how heavily advertised they are, asking if there are "guarantees," or whether they can verbally promise guaranteed success. However, truly judging whether an agency is reliable does not depend on these—what you need is a step-by-step method that you can verify yourself. This article fully expands on evaluation standards for selecting an agency, how to verify formal qualifications, hard metrics of an agency's strength, real client reputation, and how WorldWay Immigration aligns with every single standard. After reading this article, you can use it to evaluate any agency and make your own judgment.