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Worldway Group Has Opened the Application Channel for the Trump "Gold Card Immigration" Program!
Recently, the highly anticipated U.S. "Trump Gold Card" immigration program has officially launched and is now accepting applications. Since its introduction, the program has rapidly gained momentum, sparking intense discussion and multiple rounds of inquiries among high-net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, and the immigration industry. The Trump Gold Card immigration program is an application pathway that allows eligible foreign nationals to obtain U.S. residency status by making a substantial donation. ...
Record High Number of International Students in the U.S.! Identity is the Key to Studying Abroad
Recently, the Institute of International Education (IIE) released the "2025 Open Doors Report," providing valuable insights into global study abroad trends: for the 2024/2025 academic year, the total number of international students enrolled in various higher education institutions in the United States reached approximately 1.178 million, an increase of 4.5% from the previous year, setting a new historical high. This marks the fourth consecutive year of growth in the number of students studying in the U.S.
Trump Strikes Again: Proposed Restrictions on Visa-Free Travel to the U.S.
Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a proposed change in the Federal Register: plans to require visa-exempt foreign travelers to disclose their social media history from the past five years before entering the United States. @Involving 42 Visa-Waiver Countries: The U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) currently includes 42 countries, such as the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and Japan. Citizens of these countries travel to the U.S. for...
Major Launch! Trump Gold Card Immigration Program Officially Open for Applications
On December 10, 2025 (local time), U.S. President Trump announced that the U.S. government has officially begun accepting applications for the “Trump Gold Card” immigration program as of that day. Program Implementation: From Concept to Official Application Opening. The so-called “Trump Gold Card Immigration Program” aims to encourage wealthy individuals globally to relocate to the United States and obtain residency permits by charging substantial fees. According to the Executive Order signed by Trump on September 19, 2025, the Commerce...
Latest H-1B Report Reveals: EB-5 is the Answer for Staying in the U.S.
Recently, the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) released the report "Analysis of H-1B Applications and Denial Rates for Fiscal Year 2025." According to the latest data, the competition for H-1B visas is more intense and brutal than ever before. Join the WorldWay Group to explore the current truth about H-1B visas. A decrease in denial rates does not indicate lenient processing. NFAP data shows: the denial rate for first-time employment in fiscal year 2025 is 2.8%.
The Storm of U.S. Immigration Review Has Arrived: What Should Applicants Be Aware Of?
On December 5, 2025, local time, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a statement announcing the establishment of a new review center to enhance background checks on immigration applications from foreign nationals. The new review center will be headquartered in Atlanta, aiming to strengthen the screening capabilities of the U.S. immigration system to identify potential terrorists, foreign nationals involved in criminal activities, and other individuals who may pose a threat to national or public safety.
A Must-Read for Immigrant Families! 2025 World University Rankings Released
The 2025 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects has been officially released! This year, the ranking has added two new subjects: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Science and Engineering, bringing the total number of ranked subjects to 57, covering five major fields: Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences. This ranking covers over 2,000 universities across 92 countries and regions, with nearly 20,000 academic programs participating in the evaluation.
Breaking! U.S. Work Authorization Policy Tightens Sharply
Recently, U.S. immigration policy has been undergoing a "sharp turn"! Following Trump's announcement to suspend all immigration applications from 19 countries and the re-examination of individuals with statuses such as H-1B, a major announcement from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on December 4th once again shattered the calm for those in the U.S.: starting December 5, 2025, the maximum validity period for initial and renewal EADs (Employment Authorization Documents) for foreign nationals, including those in employment-based and family-based immigration categories, has been adjusted from 5 years to 18 months.
From H-1B to Status Freedom: Your Child Is Just One EB-5 Away
A global wave of layoffs is sweeping across major industries at a visible speed. Advertising giants are restructuring, tech companies are downsizing, and hardware firms are contracting—over the past few weeks, some of the world's most influential multinational groups have simultaneously pressed the 'layoff accelerator.' In a short period, thousands of positions have been removed from organizational structures, and the 'sense of stability' in various industries has been rapidly shattered. Recently, several U.S. giants have announced...
U.S. Visa Alert! A New Round of H-1B Identity Scrutiny is About to Begin
On December 3rd, local time, the U.S. Department of State announced that starting from December 15, it will expand the scope of online information review. Aside from students and exchange visitors who have already undergone this review, all H-1B visa applicants and their families (H-4) will also be subject to an online information review. To facilitate this review, all H-1B applicants and their families are required to adjust the privacy settings of all their social media accounts...
The H-1B Storm Intensifies! Barriers to Staying in the U.S. Rise Sharply
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor released another press release regarding H-1B visas: "Collaboration on the 'Firewall Initiative' to Strengthen Federal Enforcement Against Discriminatory Hiring Practices." It is worth noting that this is not a new policy, but rather a clearer explanation of the previously launched Firewall Initiative.
From Identity Anxiety to Staying in the United States: True Security Comes from EB-5
In recent years, the employment environment and immigration policies in the United States have undergone drastic changes. The wave of layoffs continues to spread, the approval rates for H-1B and L-1 visas have become more volatile, employers are reducing their support for visa sponsorship, and the immigration system as a whole is tightening. The once stable and predictable path of "working hard → obtaining H-1B → employer initiating PERM → EB-2/EB-3 green card" is becoming increasingly fragile. This raises a more realistic question for all international students and professionals in the United States: ...