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A pleasant surprise! The September 2018 EB-5 Visa Bulletin is out, with the priority date advancing by one week
Recently, the U.S. Department of State's Visa Office released the September 2018 Visa Bulletin for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The latest results show that the EB-5 visa priority date for September 2018 has advanced by one week, moving from August 1, 2014, to August 8, 2014. Table B remains unchanged, holding at October 1, 2014.
Full Steam Ahead! USCIS Releases Latest EB-5 Processing Times
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the average processing times for EB-5 cases. The estimated processing time for I-526 petitions is 19.5-25 months; for I-829 petitions, it is 30-39 months; and for I-924 applications, it is 18-23.5 months.
Anti-aging Drugs May Be 'Available' Within 20 Years
The National Institute on Aging states that there has been explosive progress in the field of aging research over the past 20 years, bringing us closer to the goal of preventing age-related diseases.
Construction of WorldWay Dallas No. 1 EB-5 Project Progresses Smoothly
Dallas—recognized nationwide as the "#1 investment choice for investors in Texas," is one of the cities with the best employment rates in the United States, ranks fifth in the nation for GDP growth, and is one of the fastest-growing economies in the U.S. It can be said that Dallas is not only an immigration paradise but also an investment hotspot, and the Dallas No. 1 project, hailed as a "Diamond-level EB-5 project," is highly favored by investors.
Another Quality EB-5 Project by WorldWay Immigration Welcomes Its First Batch of Approved I-829 Clients
Good news! The EB-5 project at the Washington Metropolitan Fire Center, represented by WorldWay Immigration, has welcomed a large number of investors whose I-829 applications have been successfully approved! This means that the conditions of the two-year green card for these investors have been successfully lifted, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recognizes EB-5 investors as having legal resident status in the United States. As their companion on the immigration journey, WorldWay Immigration Group sincerely rejoices in the success of each investor. In…
Multiple Investors in Various Worldway EB-5 Projects Receive I-526 Approval
Recently, immigration projects represented by Worldway in many countries have received a succession of approval news. Worldway Immigration Group sincerely rejoices in the success of every investor.
Breaking! USCIS Increases Discretionary Authority: Applications May Be Denied Directly Without Requests for Evidence
On July 13, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum stating that for applications received on or after September 11, immigration officers may directly deny applications that fail to submit all required supporting documents or provide insufficient materials, without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). By strengthening the discretionary authority of immigration officers, USCIS aims to improve processing efficiency and encourage applicants to...
Summer Travel to the U.S.: Important Precautions to Keep in Mind
We are currently in the peak summer travel season, which is also a period of high travel risk, making travel safety a matter of widespread concern. As one of the most popular travel destinations, the United States will certainly see many Chinese parents traveling with their children during the summer vacation. Chinese citizens in the U.S., especially the student population, have also entered a peak period for travel. When traveling abroad, safety comes first! The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States reminds everyone to pay attention to certain matters. The editors at Worldway Immigration Group have summarized them as follows...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces Latest EB-5 Case Processing Times
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the average processing times for EB-5 cases. The estimated processing time for I-526 petitions is 20-26 months; for I-829 petitions, it is 30.5-39.5 months; and for I-924 petitions, it is 19.5-25.5 months.
Worldway Group's California Solar Project Operations Exceed Expectations; Fitch Ratings Announces Project Debt Ratings
More good news for Worldway Group's U.S. EB-5 investment immigration projects! We have recently learned from the project developers that the California Solar EB-5 project, represented by Worldway Group, is performing strongly with development exceeding expectations.
Attention! New Regulations for Entering the United States: Prohibition on Carrying Excessive Powdered Substances in Carry-On Luggage
Recently, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States has issued new regulations requiring enhanced inspections of powdered substances carried by passengers on flights to the United States that are greater than or equal to 350 milliliters (approximately the size of a soda can).
Visas Consulting Group's 'Journey of Grace, A Feast of Gratitude' Successfully Held
Visas Consulting Group continues to move forward, always with a heart full of gratitude. On June 24, Visas Consulting Group and the Visas Consulting Group Wealth Club hosted a grand feast for investors, using a special event to express their deepest gratitude to their clients.