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Good News! Biden Revokes the "Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants to the United States"
On February 24, local time in the United States, President Biden signed a presidential proclamation to revoke the previous "Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants to the United States" issued by Trump. This means that U.S. consulates abroad may gradually resume the issuance of various visas, which is a significant benefit for investors.
The Third COVID-19 Vaccine in the United States Has Submitted an Emergency Use Authorization Application to the FDA
New updates on vaccines in the United States! Recently, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) announced that it has submitted an application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking emergency use authorization for its experimental single-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. If approved, JNJ will be the third COVID-19 vaccine to receive emergency use authorization in the U.S., following those developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
New U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Takes Office, Potentially Advancing Biden's Immigration Reform
Recently, Alejandro Mayorkas, an 'old friend' of the EB-5 industry, officially took office as the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to lead and advance the future of U.S. immigration policy.
All Worldway Group Investors in the Genesis Solar Project Receive Full Repayment
Great news! Recently, Worldway Group received the excellent news that all clients who invested in the Genesis Solar Project have received full repayment. According to USCIS regulations, as long as investors meet the 'sustainment period' requirements, receiving repayment will not affect the approval of their permanent residency. All Worldway Group investors in this project have met the 'sustainment period' requirements.
U.S. Consulates in China Have Opened Visa Appointments
Since taking office, the Biden administration has released a series of policies favorable to international students and immigrants. One piece of noteworthy good news is that several U.S. consulates in China have opened appointments for F1 student visas and B1/B2 business and tourist visas.
Biden Signs 17 Executive Orders on Inauguration Day, Many Related to Immigration
On January 20, Eastern Standard Time, Joe Biden, the elected president and Democrat, was sworn in on Capitol Hill, officially becoming the 46th president of the United States. Subsequently, Biden signed 17 executive orders, memoranda, and directives to various agencies at the White House, covering topics such as the pandemic, economy, climate change, racial inequality, and immigration reform.
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States Calls for: No Travel Unless Necessary or Urgent
Recently, the official website of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States published an article titled "Regarding the Matter of 'No Travel Unless Necessary or Urgent,' We Wish to Share More Thoughts with You," further urging compatriots in the U.S. to work together to address the risks of the pandemic. "Enduring homesickness and separation now is for a better reunion and a longer companionship in the future." Pandemic prevention and control is everyone's responsibility, and this has been repeatedly emphasized by the Embassy of China in the U.S....
Starting January 26, international flight passengers entering the United States must present a negative test result
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that starting January 26, 2021, all travelers entering the United States on international flights (including U.S. citizens) must undergo a COVID-19 test within three days prior to boarding and provide the airline with a negative test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (in paper or electronic format), otherwise they will not be allowed to board the flight.
New U.S. H-1B Visa Regulations Officially Released, Lottery System Completely Abolished
On January 8, U.S. local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued new regulations for H-1B work visas: the existing lottery system will be canceled and replaced by a selection process based on wage levels, prioritizing high-salary applicants. The new regulations will take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Democrats Control Both Houses of Congress, Prospects for EB-5 Investment Immigration Reform Are Promising
On January 6, local time, the pivotal election for two U.S. Senate seats in Georgia, a key state in the 2020 U.S. election, concluded. Democratic candidates defeated their Republican opponents, winning the final two critical seats in the U.S. Senate. As a result, the seats held by the Democratic and Republican parties in the Senate are now tied at 50:50.
Trump Extends 'Immigration Entry Ban to the United States' Again
Recently, President Trump announced that the 'Immigration Entry Ban to the United States,' originally set to expire on December 31, 2020, would be extended for three months to March 31, 2021.
EB-5 Regional Center Program Extended Until June 30, 2021
To avoid a government shutdown, the U.S. Congress has officially passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The appropriations act includes a $1.4 trillion federal government budget for the current fiscal year and a $900 billion second round of relief legislation. Previously, the highly anticipated H.R. 1044/S.386 bill, which aimed to "eliminate per-country visa caps for employment-based green cards,"...