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Sudden Change in U.S. Study Abroad Policy: Are 250,000 Students Facing a Status Crisis?
According to reports, a U.S. Congressman recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of State, demanding that the Trump administration immediately suspend and cancel all F-1 student visas and J-1 exchange visitor visas held by Chinese citizens, and cease the issuance of new student and exchange visitor visas to Chinese citizens.
Get on board before the EB-5 price hike! I-956F approved project roadshow
According to current policy arrangements, starting January 1, 2027, the minimum EB-5 investment amount will be adjusted from the current $800,000 to $900,000-$950,000, or even higher. At the same time, the "grandfather clause" of the new EB-5 law will also reach an important milestone on September 30, 2026. At this critical window, from August 1st to 9th, the "Deer Valley · Snow Ridge Residences" EB-5 rural project roadshow is about to launch in a grand manner, with a five-city collaboration across Shanghai, Qingdao, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shenzhen. The reservation channel is now officially open.
Under the Alarm of a Double Countdown, Hardcore EB-5 Projects Help You Secure Your Green Card!
EB-5 is entering a "double countdown." Grandfather clause protections will expire on September 30, 2026; starting January 1, 2027, the investment threshold will also be adjusted upward. Seizing the "930" window and locking in the current investment threshold has become a key consideration for many families in their current immigration planning.
H-1B Case Study: Stranded Overseas for 18 Months Highlights the Importance of U.S. Status
Having worked in the United States for many years, with an employer who successfully extended their H-1B status until 2027, they were stranded overseas for 18 months just for returning home to process a visa. Recently, a case of H-1B visa delay in the United States has attracted attention.
On the Edge of a U.S. Status Cliff: How to Regain the Initiative?
More layoffs have been reported in the U.S. technology sector. According to a Reuters report on July 22 local time, Amazon is laying off staff in some teams within its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) organization. Amazon has not yet disclosed the specific number of employees affected by this round of layoffs, but has confirmed that the personnel adjustments are related to the company's refocusing on key AI projects.
Seize the "930" Green Card Battle! I-956F Approved EB-5 Project Debuts
In the well-established resort area of Deer Valley, a renowned ski destination in the United States, a high-end residential project is accelerating its realization. Nearly 100 residences were sold within 18 months of the official pre-sale, with sales velocity far exceeding the project team's expectations. This is the "Deer Valley Snow Ridge Residences" EB-5 rural project.
H-1B second round lottery for FY 2027 cancelled, what to do about U.S. status?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027 has been reached, and no second round of the lottery will be conducted. This also means that the H-1B lottery season for fiscal year 2027 has officially concluded. For international students who were not selected in the first round, the second-round opportunity, previously known as the "last-ditch effort," has completely vanished this year.
EB-5: Same Path, Different Fates: 9-Year Backlog for Old Law vs. No Backlog for New Law
Both are EB-5, yet the old law requires a wait of nearly a decade, while the new law offers immediate filing and processing. There is no fairness in the rules, only the choice of which side to stand on. Just now, the U.S. Department of State Visa Office officially released the Visa Bulletin for August 2026 (the 11th month of the 2026 fiscal year).
U.S. Green Card Review Tightens Again! New Public Charge Rule to Take Effect Soon
On July 16, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a major announcement: The Department of Homeland Security has finalized the rule to rescind the 2022 "public charge" regulation. This rule is expected to take effect on September 18, 2026. This means: When applying for a Green Card in the future, USCIS will have greater discretionary authority in "public charge" reviews, no longer limited to the few benefit programs previously explicitly listed.
Sold out 4 times! Don't miss the 5th boutique EB-5 project collaboration
Great news: Another EB-5 project promoted by WorldWay has been highly sought after by the market! Recently, the EB-5 project "Sugarloaf Hilton Hotel, North Carolina," for which WorldWay served as the exclusive Greater China agent in its 4th collaboration with the multi-billion dollar PeachTree Group, has completely sold out! As the final spot for the project was successfully secured, the chapter for this legendary project has officially come to a successful conclusion!
Major New Rule Landed! U.S. Terminates D/S Status Validity System
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially released a final rule that has sent shockwaves through the global international student community, as published in the Federal Register: The "Duration of Status" (D/S) system for international students, which has been in use for nearly half a century, has been officially terminated. The new rule is expected to take effect on September 15, 2026.
Breaking! U.S. Green Card Proposed to Levy $100,000 Deposit
A single proposal has left the entire immigration community sleepless. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on July 15, the Trump administration is brewing a major new policy—mandating a "refundable deposit" of up to $100,000 for certain applicants applying for immigrant visas (green cards) at U.S. consulates abroad! This is another "heavy blow" from the Trump administration against legal immigration, following the court-ordered suspension of the H-1B visa fee.