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New USCIS Director Takes Office: Potential Major Changes to Policies for International Students in the U.S.
On July 15, 2025, Joseph Edlow was officially sworn in as the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). He was nominated by President Trump on March 11 of the same year and confirmed by the Senate on July 15 with a vote of 52 to 47. Edlow's policy stance is highly unfavorable toward international students wishing to remain in the U.S., including proposals to cancel OPT and tighten H-1B visa regulations...
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Reached: What Are the Options for Students in the U.S.?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced that the H-1B cap for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026)—including both the regular cap (65,000) and the advanced degree exemption (20,000)—has been fully reached. This means USCIS has received a sufficient number of petitions to meet the quotas. All H-1B petitions subject to the FY 2026 cap will no longer be accepted. Also...
Breaking News! New "Visa Integrity Fee" to be Added to U.S. Visa Applications
The U.S. government has recently introduced a new visa regulation that has captured global attention. According to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," signed into law by the Trump administration, starting October 1, 2025, all foreign visitors applying for U.S. non-immigrant visas must pay an additional charge known as a "Visa Integrity Fee," with the amount set at a substantial $250!...
U.S. Universities Continue to Lead Globally: How Can Students Studying in the U.S. Resolve Immigration Status Challenges?
Recently, the global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the 2026 QS World University Rankings. This ranking includes over 1,500 universities from 106 countries and regions. U.S. universities continue to perform well, with 26 U.S. institutions ranking in the global Top 100, including 4 universities in the top ten. Among the top 50, the number of U.S. universities reached...
Seize the Last Window of Opportunity for Reliable Immigration Projects under the New U.S. EB-5 Policy
Seize the Last Window of Opportunity for Reliable Immigration Projects under the New U.S. EB-5 Policy
The EB5 Situation is Severe, Rejecting the Fast Track to the United States Without Waiting Periods
The EB5 Situation is Severe, Rejecting the Fast Track to the United States Without Waiting Periods
US EB-5 Legacy Policy Priority Date Advances by 685 Days! New Policy Continues to Be Visa-Current
The U.S. Department of State Visa Office has officially released the Visa Bulletin for the eleventh month of the 2025 fiscal year, August 2025, for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The latest results show that for Table A, the C5 and T5 categories for direct investment projects and the I5 and R5 non-reserved categories for regional center projects have aligned, with the priority date advancing from January 22, 2014, to December 8, 2015, a significant leap of 685 days. Table B remains unchanged, with direct...
Breaking News! The U.S. Imposes a Remittance Tax: What Does This Mean for Chinese Families?
In July 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed 'The Beautiful Act,' which was signed into law by former President Trump. This legislation has sparked widespread discussion, particularly regarding a notable new regulation—the 'Remittance Transfer Tax'—which is set to change how many Chinese families manage their cross-border fund transfers.
U.S. School Voucher Act Passed: What Is the Impact on Chinese Families?
Recently, the U.S. Congress passed a historic national School Voucher program, marking the first time the United States has introduced a universal private school grant scheme through federal legislation. The bill is expected to officially launch in 2027 and has been sent to President Trump for his signature, with a high probability of becoming law.
New Immigration Landscape Under the One Big Beautiful Bill: Seize the EB-5 Window of Opportunity
In July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, known as the "Roadmap for a New Era." This comprehensive reform bill, which covers tax reform, healthcare, education, national defense, energy, and immigration, aims not only to reshape the competitiveness of the United States but also profoundly influences the direction of immigration policy. The EB-5 investment immigration program, as a means to promote employment and economic growth in the United States, increasingly demonstrates its institutional advantages and practical appeal in this new era.
Application Strategy for the Golden Opportunity! Latest Approval Rates for U.S. Talent Immigration Released
According to data, in the second quarter of 2025, the approval rate for EB-1A was 72.73%, a slight decrease from 74.85% in the first quarter, but still higher than the approval rate for the entire fiscal year of 2024. The approval rate for NIW was 67.35%, showing some recovery compared to the first quarter's 62.68%. Overall, the approval rates for EB-1A and NIW in the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2025 did not change significantly.
Accelerated Approval! Multiple Families Successfully Obtained Second Citizenship Through WorldWay Immigration
Recently, several high-quality immigration projects promoted by WorldWay Immigration have reported success, including the United States EB-5 investment immigration, EB-1A extraordinary ability immigration, and NIW national interest waiver program, as well as applicants from popular immigration destinations such as Nauru, Saint Lucia, Malta, Canada, and Japan who have been approved, successfully obtaining green cards, passports, or permanent residency!