On November 27 local time, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on social media that he would indefinitely suspend immigration from all “Third World countries” to allow the U.S. system to fully recover. He intends to terminate all entry permits for the millions of illegal entrants who arrived during the administration of former President Biden.
Trump also stated that he would remove anyone who makes no net contribution to the United States or cannot love the country; revoke the citizenship of immigrants who disrupt the peace of the United States; and deport any foreign national who becomes a public charge or poses a security risk.
The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stated that, per Trump's instructions, they have been ordered to re-examine all green cards issued to individuals from “countries of concern.” The relevant list includes 19 countries, including Afghanistan.
When asked which countries were listed as “countries of concern,” U.S. immigration authorities cited a presidential proclamation issued in June. The 19 countries listed as “countries of concern” are: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
However, at present, officials have not yet provided a formal definition for “Third World countries,” but the tightening trend is undeniable.
Core Logic of the Policy:
Screening for “High-Contribution Groups”
Trump has consistently emphasized America First. In his latest statement, two keywords are critical: “net contribution” and “public charge.”
This means that the future U.S. immigration system will place greater emphasis on whether immigrants can directly contribute to employment and tax revenue, whether they will rely on U.S. public resources, and whether they make a positive contribution to the local society.
EB-5 is highly consistent with this logic:
• Each investor must create at least 10 compliant jobs
• Investors are generally financially strong and stable, and will not rely on U.S. public benefits
• No risk of being a public charge
• The program is strictly regulated by U.S. immigration law
It can be said that in the context of rebuilding the U.S. immigration system, EB-5 investors are the type of people the U.S. wants to retain—applicants who have strength, make contributions, and can drive economic development. In other words, EB-5 investors are exactly the group the U.S. is more willing to accept.
The “True Window of Opportunity” Amid Policy Tightening
Belongs to Those Who Act Early
Trump's latest policy has clarified the direction:
The U.S. will continue to tighten immigration for those with low contributions and raise thresholds, but will prioritize absorbing high-quality individuals who provide direct value to the economy.
The EB-5 investment immigration program fits its core logic perfectly.
However, opportunities are never open indefinitely. The rapidly rising demand for EB-5 rural projects, the looming risk of visa retrogression, the countdown to the grandfathering clause, and the approaching window for investment amount increases... all these variables combined make this the golden phase with the lowest costs, the most stable rules, and the fastest speed. Once the window of opportunity closes, higher costs, longer wait times, and stricter policies will become reality.
For families planning for U.S. status, now is the best time. Missing this window will not only mean paying higher costs in the future, but also having to regret that it “could have been earlier, faster, and more stable.”
Currently, it is the best time to achieve U.S. status planning through EB-5. WorldWay has two high-quality EB-5 rural projects in hand, helping investors obtain U.S. green cards quickly without retrogression, opening up a more relaxed and wonderful new life for their families. Global quotas are limited, first come, first served; do not miss this opportunity!
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