U.S. Immigration • NEWS
On September 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a major rule change: granting the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) independent law enforcement authority. This means that USCIS will transform from a purely application-adjudicating department into a powerful agency with dual law enforcement functions. This rule will officially take effect on October 5, 2025.
01. Major Shift: From Document Adjudication to Armed Enforcement
USCIS has long played an administrative role, primarily responsible for adjudicating various immigration applications and petitions. Even when fraud or criminal activity was discovered in an application, it could only be referred to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) or other law enforcement agencies for handling.
The new rule completely changes this landscape. According to the new regulations, USCIS will form an armed law enforcement unit known as "1811 Special Agents." The first batch of approximately 200 agents will receive training in federal law enforcement standards, including firearms use, criminal investigation, and digital forensics. Under the new rule, USCIS will possess the following enforcement powers:
• Directly issue and execute arrest warrants and search warrants
• Independently conduct criminal and civil investigations without prior referral to ICE
• Detain, deport immigrants, and recommend criminal prosecution
• Equip armed law enforcement personnel and use force when necessary
• Handle fraud cases across the entire chain: from detection and investigation to enforcement
• Pursue fugitives suspected of immigration fraud
This change makes USCIS an "end-to-end" law enforcement agency, fundamentally altering the landscape of U.S. immigration enforcement.
02. High-Risk Groups: Who Will Bear the Brunt?
Not all immigration applicants face the same level of risk. The following groups need to be particularly vigilant:
• Individuals who have lost legal status and rely on pending applications to maintain status
• Those suspected of immigration fraud (sham marriages, fake employment, fraudulent academic credentials, etc.)
• Individuals with pending cases but abnormal background check results
• Specific high-scrutiny categories: asylum, marriage-based green cards, H-1B, L-1, etc.
• Those with criminal records or who are wanted by authorities
03. Status Planning: EB-5 Investment Immigration Becomes a Reliable Path
In this increasingly stringent enforcement environment, ensuring the legality and authenticity of one's immigration status has become crucial. Choosing a direct, transparent, and legally protected immigration path is more important than ever. Among the many immigration options, the EB-5 investment immigration program presents unique advantages:
• Strong Legality: The EB-5 program was established by Congress in 1990, with a well-developed policy framework and clear operational mechanisms. More importantly, in the 2022 Reform Act, EB-5 was explicitly reauthorized and codified into law.
• Transparent Auditing: Clear regulations exist for the application process and capital requirements.
• No Employer or Family Sponsorship Required: More independent and reliable compared to work visas and family-based immigration.
• Sufficient Quotas: It currently still enjoys sufficient visa quotas, and rural EB-5 projects are processed quickly.
• Economic Contribution: The EB-5 investment immigration program allows foreign investors to invest in compliant U.S. projects, with a minimum investment of $800,000, and requires the creation of at least 10 jobs. For over 30 years, this program has attracted hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign investment, becoming a vital driver of U.S. economic development.
Worldway Group reminds all investors that before the new rules take effect on October 5, 2025, it is more important than ever to review the authenticity and legality of your immigration status and choose a safe and reliable immigration path. As a legal, direct, and congressionally authorized immigration pathway, EB-5 investment immigration provides irreplaceable certainty for those seeking U.S. status.
04. Seize the Opportunity: Quality EB-5 Projects Help You Get a Green Card Quickly
When immigrating to the U.S. via the EB-5 route, the choice of a professional immigration firm is the foundation, and the screening of high-quality projects is the key. Coinciding with Worldway Group's 19th Anniversary of U.S. Investment Immigration, we are launching a limited-time promotional event. From September 1 to September 30, 2025, signing up for an EB-5 project will entitle you to exclusive discounts, providing a rare opportunity for interested investors.
Currently, the "Great Smoky Mountains • Marriott Hotel" EB-5 rural project is highly sought after. With the following core advantages, this project is becoming a popular choice for current EB-5 investment:
☑ Approximately 1.5x first-priority real estate collateral + developer shareholders providing personal assets as joint and several liability repayment guarantees
☑ Multi-billion dollar fund provides I-956F denial guarantee, I-526E denial guarantee, and job creation guarantee
☑ Project job creation multiplier as high as 1.7x
☑ Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which boasts tens of millions of visitors, far exceeding Yellowstone
☑ Situated in the prime, high-demand town of Gatlinburg, where properties are hard to come by
☑ The project has already broken ground, hotel development has entered the substantive construction phase, supervision is transparent, and construction progress is reported regularly
At the same time, the "Florida Lakeside Jewish Community" project, which has received triple approvals for I-956F/I-526E/Green Card, is also an excellent choice for your U.S. immigration. This project is under full construction, and there are only a few precious spots left. Please act quickly if you are interested.
In addition, the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and NIW National Interest Waiver projects offer numerous advantages, such as fast approval, accelerated processing, one-person application for the whole family, no investment required, low entry costs, and obtaining a U.S. green card in one step. If you are interested, you can contact Worldway Group for a qualification assessment and personalized solution customization service.
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Note: 1. Within the scope permitted by law, the final interpretation of this promotional event belongs to Worldway Group. 2. Investment involves risks; the above information is for reference only.