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U.S. Investment Immigration
EB-5 Same Path, Different Speeds: Long Queues for the Old Policy, Fast Track for the New
This month's EB-5 cutoff date results show that both Chart A and Chart B for the unreserved/old law remain unchanged, while the three reserved visa categories under the new law continue to have no retrogression. Additionally, USCIS has confirmed that Chart B will remain open for use in November.
H-1B Wage Threshold Proposed to Rise to $140K: Who Will Be Blocked from Staying in the U.S.?
Recently, U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation proposing to raise the wage exemption threshold for certain H-1B dependent employers from $60,000 per year to approximately $140,000. Meanwhile, tech company Cloudera reached a settlement with the U.S. government over compliance issues in employer-sponsored Green Card recruitment, resulting in a two-year ban from participating in the PERM labor certification program.
New Rules for U.S. Immigration Applications! These Two Categories of Applicants Must Take Note
U.S. immigration applications have welcomed another important policy adjustment! Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially issued Policy Alert PA-2026-15, announcing that starting from October 23, the calculation rules for deadlines of certain immigration benefit requests will be adjusted. In the past, when deadlines for certain paper filings fell on a weekend or federal holiday, they could be extended to the next business day. However, the new guidance makes it clear that deadlines involving substantive eligibility requirements such as age will no longer automatically extend.
Good News! Deer Valley Residences EB-5 Project Completes First-Priority Mortgage Registration
Great news and exciting developments! Promoted by WorldWay, the Form I-956F approved "Deer Valley Residences" EB-5 Rural Project has reached another major milestone!
Exclusive One-on-One Session Analyzing Comprehensive Upgrades to U.S. EB-5 Reviews
In response to the comprehensive upgrade of U.S. EB-5 investor immigration reviews and the era of merit-based selection, this exclusive one-on-one session will provide an in-depth analysis of three core topics: 1) Dual Price Increase Warning: Focusing on the window of change for investment amounts and application fees; 2) Application Breakthrough Strategy: Sorting out source of funds structures, project verification, and child age locking; 3) Precise Case Diagnosis: On-site breakdown of key approval points to help achieve successful outcomes safely. The event will take place on Saturday, October 24 at 14:00 on the 6th Floor of Excellence Times Square, Futian Central District, Shenzhen.
U.S. EAD Card Automatic Extension Policy Officially Canceled!
On local time October 14, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially published the Final Rule on automatic extension of EADs (Employment Authorization Documents). This means that the policy implemented as an Interim Final Rule (IFR) on October 30, 2025, has officially been codified as a permanent regulation: EAD renewal applications will no longer benefit from the previous automatic extension of up to 540 days.
H-1B Extension May Face Re-evaluation: How Much Further Can This Path to Remaining in the U.S. Go?
On October 14, 2026 local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, planning to eliminate the policy of "Deference to Prior Determinations" for nonimmigrant worker petitions.
New U.S. EB-5 Rule: Derivative Applicants May Independently File Form I-829
Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the fee rule for EB-5 immigrant investors, in which an adjustment concerning Form I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status has drawn widespread attention.
New Red Line for H-1B Residency: Proposed Fines Up to $250,000 for Violations
Recently, US Congress introduced the H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act, proposing to significantly increase penalties for non-compliant employers with maximum fines up to $250,000, and extending the minimum debarment period for certain severe violations to 10 years.
What is the Difference Between an EB-5 Temporary Green Card and a Permanent Green Card? Essential Guide for Applicants
In recent years, the U.S. EB-5 Investment Immigration Program has consistently been one of the status planning pathways favored by high-net-worth families. As the dividends of the Reform and Integrity Act continue to be released, the strategic value of this opportunity window has become even more prominent.
Major Shock to Studying and Working in the U.S.! Green Card Applications Suspended for Multiple U.S. Tech Giants
On October 8, 2026, local time, U.S. Vice President Vance and Secretary of Labor Sundling announced the suspension of Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) applications for major technology companies including Microsoft and Adobe. Meanwhile, nine prestigious U.S. universities, including Harvard University and Stanford University, are facing investigations over alleged J-1 visa fraud.
New U.S. Visa Bulletin: Legacy EB-5 Chart B Advances Significantly by 4 Years
The U.S. Department of State Visa Office has officially released the Immigrant Visa Bulletin for the first month of Fiscal Year 2027 (October 2026).