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Significant Progress! The "Great Smoky Mountains - Marriott Hotel" EB-5 Rural Project Has Commenced Construction
Good news! The highly anticipated "Great Smoky Mountains Marriott Hotel" EB-5 Rural Project has officially broken ground, marking the entry of this much-anticipated high-end hotel development into the substantial construction phase! The construction site is surrounded by high fences, with the sound of machinery echoing, and the broken pavement is being reshaped, all amidst surrounding buildings and natural scenery, opening a new chapter of development. From the transformation of this land, ...
Studying in the U.S.: Why Is It Necessary to Plan for U.S. Status in Advance?
Once upon a time, Chinese families sent their children to study in the U.S. with a vision of "completing their studies, finding employment, and settling down." However, with the unpredictable shifts in policy, the path to "staying in the U.S." is no longer smooth, and every step today is filled with unknowns and challenges.
From Rapid I-526E Approval to Successful Visa Interview: How Did They Clear the Hurdles?
Recently, Worldway Group has received a continuous stream of good news from its U.S. EB-5 investment immigration clients. Multiple clients of the "Florida Lakeside Jewish Community" EB-5 rural project—which has achieved triple approval for I-956F, I-526E, and Green Card—have seen their I-526E applications approved rapidly. Furthermore, several clients have successfully passed their interviews at the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou and are on the verge of obtaining their U.S. Green Cards! This series of success stories once again confirms Worldway's professional strength and efficient service in the EB-5 field...
Only 5 Months! Multiple EB-5 Clients of Worldway Successively Obtain I-526E Approvals
Following last month’s approval of the first investor’s I-526E application with no additional documentation, the 'Bryce Canyon Marriott Hotel' EB-5 rural project launched for a second time by Worldway in collaboration with Peach Tree Group has exciting news—multiple investors have obtained I-526E approvals without any additional documentation, with the fastest approval taking only 5 months! This further confirms the advantage of priority processing for rural projects under the new EB-5 policy, providing…
Worldway & Multi-Billion Dollar Fund's First Collaboration: EB-5 Investors Approved in 6 Months with No RFEs
Great news! The "University City Hilton Hotel" EB-5 rural project, launched in the first-ever partnership between Worldway and the multi-billion dollar fund Peachtree Group, has achieved a major milestone—multiple investors have had their I-526E applications approved! Notably, some clients submitted their I-526E applications on December 23, 2024, and received approval on July 2, 2025, with a processing time of just over 6 months and zero Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
Studying in the U.S.: Why Should Status Planning and Educational Planning Go Hand in Hand?
In the past, many Chinese students followed a seemingly secure path: "Study in the U.S. → Graduate and join a major tech company → Enter the H-1B lottery → Obtain U.S. status and settle down." However, in recent years, this traditional path has been gradually failing due to policy changes and status dilemmas.
A Robust Choice for Rapid U.S. Green Card Acquisition: Multi-Guaranteed EB-5 Projects
As a significant pathway to obtaining a U.S. Green Card, EB-5 investment immigration integrates both "immigration" and "investment." Since it involves investment, there are inherent risks. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act explicitly stipulates that EB-5 investments must be "at risk." Therefore, claiming that EB-5 investment immigration is entirely risk-free would actually be in violation of immigration law. However, immigration law does not specify the degree of risk. In fact,...
New USCIS Director Takes Office: Potential Major Changes to Policies for International Students in the U.S.
On July 15, 2025, Joseph Edlow was officially sworn in as the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). He was nominated by President Trump on March 11 of the same year and confirmed by the Senate on July 15 with a vote of 52 to 47. Edlow's policy stance is highly unfavorable toward international students wishing to remain in the U.S., including proposals to cancel OPT and tighten H-1B visa regulations...
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Reached: What Are the Options for Students in the U.S.?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced that the H-1B cap for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026)—including both the regular cap (65,000) and the advanced degree exemption (20,000)—has been fully reached. This means USCIS has received a sufficient number of petitions to meet the quotas. All H-1B petitions subject to the FY 2026 cap will no longer be accepted. Also...
Breaking News! New "Visa Integrity Fee" to be Added to U.S. Visa Applications
The U.S. government has recently introduced a new visa regulation that has captured global attention. According to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," signed into law by the Trump administration, starting October 1, 2025, all foreign visitors applying for U.S. non-immigrant visas must pay an additional charge known as a "Visa Integrity Fee," with the amount set at a substantial $250!...
U.S. Universities Continue to Lead Globally: How Can Students Studying in the U.S. Resolve Immigration Status Challenges?
Recently, the global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the 2026 QS World University Rankings. This ranking includes over 1,500 universities from 106 countries and regions. U.S. universities continue to perform well, with 26 U.S. institutions ranking in the global Top 100, including 4 universities in the top ten. Among the top 50, the number of U.S. universities reached...
Is U.S. Taxation Daunting? Deciphering the 2025 National U.S. Tax Planning Seminar Series
As one of the world's most attractive immigration destinations, the United States draws countless new immigrant families with its high-quality educational resources, advanced healthcare system, and superior living environment. However, in the process of deciding to immigrate to the U.S., many are often troubled by various rumors regarding U.S. taxation. In reality, U.S. tax law is highly human-centric; it not only considers the taxpayer's intentions and actual circumstances but also...