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As H-1B Restrictions Tighten Continuously, Are There Backup Plans for Staying in the US?
Big Tech layoff waves continue to hit, H-1B status buffer spaces continue to tighten, and career risks for staying in the US escalate. Layoffs in the US tech sector are ongoing. According to reports, Oracle is expanding its 2026 restructuring plan, with expected related costs rising from approximately $2.1 billion to $2.8 billion—an increase of about $700 million—primarily earmarked for further workforce reductions and restructuring.
WorldWay Group Wishes You and Your Family a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival and Joyous Reunion!
For many families, immigration is not merely a choice about "distance", but a way to measure another kind of arrival—allowing children to grow up in a more suitable environment, parents to enjoy their golden years at a more peaceful pace, and the entire family to have an additional option for the future. WorldWay has been engaged in immigration services for twenty-eight years, accompanying numerous families along the journey from "aspiring to go" to "successfully immigrating" and ultimately "settling down." We deeply understand everyone's aspirations for family security, their children's future, and long-term family planning. With every "departure" and "arrival," we become increasingly convinced of one thing: immigration is never just a change of residency status, but a family's redefinition of "home"—home can be established in different places simultaneously, transcending geographical boundaries.
U.S. Further Tightens Birth Tourism: Which Families Will Be Majorly Affected?
On September 23, 2026, local time, the U.S. Department of State announced a new visa restriction policy, imposing visa restrictions on individuals involved in or assisting with commercial "birth tourism" to the United States. WorldWay Immigration noted that, unlike the more familiar visa and entry screenings for pregnant women in the past, this time the U.S. government has further expanded its focus to the commercial service chain behind "birth tourism" to the U.S.
28 Years of Service Recognition! WorldWay Again Awarded Top 500 Asian Brands
Great brands all begin from modest beginnings and are built through perseverance. Huawei, Douyin, State Grid, JD.com, China Construction Bank, Toyota, ICBC, Samsung, Sony, Alibaba, BYD... these household names jointly appear on the newly unveiled 2026 Top 500 Asian Brands list. WorldWay Group is also once again listed among them.
Major Shift in U.S. Immigration Status! PERM Reform Submitted to the White House for Review
U.S. PERM reform has taken another step forward. Previously, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) placed the most substantial reform to the PERM permanent labor certification process in over two decades onto its regulatory agenda. (Click to read WorldWay's previous report: Sudden Shift for H-1B Pathway in the U.S.! Major Changes Proposed for PERM Rules) Now, this reform has achieved new substantive progress. WorldWay Immigration notes that on September 14, 2026, data from Reginfo.gov—the U.S. government regulatory information website—indicated that the Proposed Rule for PERM reform submitted by DOL (RIN: 1205-AC29) has officially entered the White House OIRA review phase.
From Status Planning to Settlement, WorldWay Accompanies Immigrant Families Every Step of the Way!
A Green Card secures legal status; however, for a family truly embarking on a new life in the United States, the real test lies in whether a full suite of services can extend seamlessly from initial planning all the way through to landing and settlement. From EB-5 status planning and application to children's education, family relocation, and U.S. lifestyle arrangements, WorldWay has never aimed to offer service for just a single stage. Instead, we connect every single step for our clients—from status planning to actually settling in the United States. This is precisely the essence of our philosophy: "Immigration service has a beginning, but no end."
New Hurdles Set for Remaining in the U.S. on H-1B: Who Will Be Affected?
U.S. H-1B adjudication now involves another key variable requiring close attention——employer layoffs. WorldWay Immigration noted that on September 18, local time, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order to further strengthen the review of the H-1B program. The new order explicitly requires the U.S. Department of State, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Homeland Security to take into account a company's layoffs over the past year as well as its future layoff plans when processing H-1B-related applications.
Attention US Students! New Developments in Proposed OPT Fee Rules
New progress on US OPT fee rules. WorldWay Immigration notes that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed rule on OPT fees completed OIRA review on September 11, and the official text may be published soon. This means that the high-profile $100,000 OPT fee proposal has taken another step forward.
Over 1,000 Jobs Created! Construction Accelerates for I-956F Approved EB-5 Project
The I-956F-approved "Deer Valley · Grand Hyatt Residence" EB-5 rural project, promoted by WorldWay, has achieved another new milestone. As of August 31, 2026, the project has created a cumulative total of 1,020 jobs. As construction continues to advance, job creation keeps growing as well. For EB-5 investors, this means that project construction is steadily converting into tangible job outcomes.
Breaking! Multiple U.S. States Sue Over New “Public Charge” Rule
Just on the eve of the scheduled effective date for the new U.S. “Public Charge” rule, a major legal challenge suddenly emerged. On September 14 local time, New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 21 other states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking to block the implementation of the Trump administration's new “Public Charge” rule. At the same time, municipal and local governments including New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle filed another lawsuit challenging the same rule.
Big Tech Sponsorships Plummet: Is There Still a Path for Staying in the U.S. via H-1B?
A change worthy of attention from international students and families working in the U.S. is emerging in the H-1B market. WorldWay Immigration has noted that, according to the latest data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), affected by the previous $100,000 H-1B fee, several large IT companies that have historically used H-1B visas in high volumes experienced a significant decline in lottery registrations this year. And as the U.S. government proposes another new $103,000 H-1B fee, whether companies will remain willing to continue sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign employees is becoming a more realistic question.
Why Were the New U.S. D/S Rules Urgently Halted on the Eve of Taking Effect?
The new regulations on U.S. international student status, originally scheduled for official implementation on September 15, 2026, were halted by a court the day before taking effect. WorldWay Immigration notes that on September 14, local time, Judge F. Dennis Saylor of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order blocking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing the planned new rules establishing fixed periods of authorized stay for F, J, and I nonimmigrants.