In the United States, lacking legal status has always been a hidden pain for many. The absence of status makes every step they take cautious, creating an invisible barrier that obstructs their pursuit of a happy life. Faced with this harsh reality, how can one seek solutions?
In recent years, the wave of layoffs in the technology sector in the United States has been relentless. This has left many foreign professionals without green cards deeply worried. On one hand, they are constantly anxious about whether their work visas can be successfully extended; a slight misstep could lead to the risk of being forced to leave. On the other hand, they must also endure the harsh reality that the process of applying for a green card may be severely hindered by these layoffs. Every piece of news feels like a heavy blow to their hearts, making their career paths in a foreign land fraught with difficulties, with the future filled with uncertainty and confusion.
Recently, another significant piece of news has emerged. According to media reports, e-commerce giant Amazon plans to complete a round of major layoffs by early 2025, cutting approximately 14,000 positions to streamline operations and reduce labor costs to some extent.
Additionally, this year, technology giants such as Tesla, Google, TikTok, Snap, and Microsoft have also laid off many employees in the first few months of 2024. Some small startups have also reduced their workforce, and some companies have even ceased operations entirely due to being "overwhelmed."
Among all the groups affected by layoffs, the situation for H-1B visa holders is particularly difficult. For international students holding H-1B work visas, being laid off means they need to quickly find new employment to maintain their status. However, in the context of mass layoffs, finding suitable work has become even more challenging. The more severe reality is that if they cannot find a new employer and transfer their H-1B within 60 days of unemployment, they will face the risk of status expiration and deportation.
Without status, life can be rewritten at any moment! Given the current situation, H-1B visa holders may be forced to leave the United States at any time. So, how can H-1B visa holders prepare themselves adequately in advance?
The EB-5 investment immigration program is a more secure option. Following the implementation of new policies for the EB-5 investment immigration program in the United States, EB-5 applicants within the United States, including international students, can submit a "dual submission"—applicants without waiting periods can simultaneously submit the I-526E immigration application and the I-485 adjustment of status application, and can also apply for travel permission (I-131) and work permission (I-765) at the same time, allowing them to legally reside, study, and work in the United States, enjoying the benefits of a quasi-green card in advance.
Therefore, for families whose children are already studying in the United States or families planning to study in the United States, if they wish to stay in the United States for work and life without the worries of the H-1B visa, parents of international students might consider planning ahead: enabling their children to obtain green card status, allowing them to study and stay! For example, preparing a U.S. green card for their children through the EB-5 investment immigration program is a reassuring choice for the family, enhancing the success rate of applications to prestigious schools and ensuring a stable future. After graduation, children will no longer be trapped by OPT and H-1B, having more quality options and fair opportunities in internships and employment.
If you are currently feeling anxious due to the lottery for work visas and are worried about the potential risks of your visa in the future... then the EB-5 new law's dual submission is undoubtedly an excellent way to quickly stay in the United States and obtain green card benefits in advance! Worldway suggests that you submit your application as soon as possible to firmly secure the favorable policies brought by dual submission.
Currently, rural projects are highly favored by investors, with ample quotas, no waiting periods, and "priority review rights." Interested investors should act quickly, choose quality projects, and apply early to lock in priority dates, making it particularly important to seize the current valuable window period without waiting. At present, the two popular EB-5 projects on the market, exclusively represented by Worldway in the Greater China region, are the "Bryce Canyon Marriott" located in one of the top ten national parks in the United States and the "Hawaii Grand Resort" created by capital giants. Both are high-quality EB-5 rural projects that have been rigorously screened and vetted by Worldway Group, making them excellent choices for your quick immigration to the United States.
Both of these premium EB-5 projects comply with the new law's rural TEA project requirements, not only enjoying reserved quotas for EB-5 visas but also receiving priority processing from the immigration bureau. They offer numerous advantages, including no waiting periods, priority review, and first-position collateral for EB-5 funds, with investments starting at $800,000. One application can secure green cards for the entire family, with limited quotas available, so act quickly to secure your spot.
Worldway Group, ranked among Asia's top 500 brands, has focused on investment immigration for over 20 years and has been professionally handling U.S. investment immigration for 18 years. It has a professional copywriting team with over 18 years of service experience, successfully helping more than 6,000 families immigrate to the United States, with extensive experience in processing thousands of U.S. green cards. In 2006, it became one of the first professional immigration agencies in China to promote the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration program; it was among the first to propose the concept of selecting quality projects and established a professional analyst team; it emphasized the importance of project selection in U.S. EB-5 investments and sincerity towards clients. Worldway has repeatedly won the "Best Immigration Agency Award" at the U.S. EB-5 Annual Conference; its senior management has met with several U.S. Congress members and maintains good interactions with various U.S. legislators, governors, mayors, senior officials, and well-known figures in the EB-5 industry, making it a reliable choice for your U.S. investment immigration needs!
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