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Another Success for WorldWay! Multiple Investors Receive I-829 Approval
Great news! Recently, a large number of investors in the Washington Metropolitan Square EB-5 project, represented by WorldWay Group, have successfully received I-829 approval! This means that the two-year conditional green card for these investors has been successfully removed, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recognized the EB-5 investors as lawful permanent residents of the United States. To date, the majority of WorldWay's investors in this project have successfully received I-829 approval!
Urgent Notice from the Chinese Consulate: Attention for Those Traveling to the United States
Recently, the China Consular Affairs website issued an important notice: reminding Chinese citizens traveling to the United States to be aware that U.S. border law enforcement agencies are inspecting the electronic devices of inbound and outbound travelers.
Glimmer of Hope for Chinese EB-5 Retrogression Lawsuit: U.S. Federal Court Grants Class Action Status
EB-5 retrogression has been a focal point for EB-5 investors and prospective investors from mainland China in recent years. To address the plight of Chinese EB-5 investors and secure more reasonable visa quotas, over 450 EB-5 investors engaged senior U.S. attorneys to file a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on July 25. This lawsuit has recently seen a glimmer of hope, as the U.S. Federal Court...
Planning for U.S. Status is Urgent: U.S. Immigration Reform Plan Released, Student and Employment Visas Face Severe Impact
As is well known, the United States will hold midterm elections in November. As the date approaches, various regulatory plans are being announced. Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly released the "2019 U.S. Immigration Reform Priority Plan." Regarding immigration, Worldway Group has previously analyzed the impact of the USCIS EB-5 administrative regulation reform plan; next, we will analyze this...
Price Increase Likely Inevitable: USCIS EB-5 Administrative Reform Regulations Forthcoming
Recently, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website published the Fall 2018 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. This includes three new USCIS EB-5 investment immigration regulations: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization, EB-5 Regional Center Program regulations, and EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program integrity measures.
World Economic Forum Report: The United States Returns to the Top of the Global Competitiveness Rankings
The latest report released by the World Economic Forum shows that the United States has once again become the most competitive country in the world, marking its first return to the top spot since 2008. Ranked second to fifth are Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, and Japan.
U.S. Proposes New Immigration Rule: High Credit Scores and Solid Financial Records Required for Long-Term Residency
Recently, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security signed a proposed rule requiring immigrants to provide financial proof, including credit history and credit scores, to prevent those likely to become a "public charge" from becoming legal U.S. residents. The proposal is currently in the public comment period and also applies to immigrants seeking to extend their stay or change their status.
2018 Nobel Prize Winners Announced, United States Leads in Number of Awardees
It is well known that the Nobel Prize is generally regarded as the most prestigious award in its respective fields worldwide. Recently, the complete list of winners for the 2018 Nobel Prize has been revealed.
U.S. May Ban Chinese Students from Studying Abroad; Early Planning for U.S. Permanent Residency Becomes Essential
The United States has always been the top destination for domestic students. Recently, a report from the Financial Times stating that the U.S. government is considering banning the issuance of student visas to Chinese citizens has been widely circulated, causing a stir and spreading panic.
Low Admission Rates for International Students at U.S. Universities? Consider This First
In her book 'Dear Andre,' Lung Ying-tai wrote: 'I ask you to study hard, not because I want you to compete with others for achievements, but because I hope that in the future you will have more choices—the right to choose work that is meaningful and allows you time, rather than being forced to make a living.' The intentions of parents are all the same: everything is for the sake of their children. Today, in order to provide their children with a better education, many...
Worldway Group's California Solar EB-5 Project Celebrates Approval of First Batch of Investor I-829 Petitions
Great news! The Genesis Solar Project, represented by Worldway Group, has celebrated the successful approval of the first batch of investor I-829 petitions! This signifies that the project documentation submitted to USCIS with the investors' I-829 applications has been recognized, and USCIS has also acknowledged that the jobs actually created by the project satisfy the removal of conditions for all investors. Other investors who have submitted their I-829 applications for the project...
October 2018 U.S. Immigration Latest Visa Bulletin
In the first month of the 2019 fiscal year, the latest visa bulletin for October 2018 was released on September 12, and the most surprising aspect is that there are still no available EB-1 visas, continuing the backlog.