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In Just 10 Months! Investors in WorldWay's Manhattan 9 EB-5 Project Receive Rapid I-526 Approval
Great news! Recently, a group of investors in the Manhattan 9 Luxury Boutique Hotel—an EB-5 project exclusively represented by WorldWay Group in Greater China that offers the potential for shortened visa waiting times and first-priority repayment—have successfully received their I-526 approvals.
Investment Potential: U.S. Ranks First in Both GDP and GDP Per Capita
Recently, the World Bank released the 2017 global GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and GDP per capita rankings for countries around the world. According to the rankings, the U.S. GDP remains the highest in the world. Furthermore, among major countries with a population of over 100 million, the U.S. ranks first in GDP per capita.
Trump Re-proposes Abolishing 'Birthright Citizenship,' Narrowing the Path to Legal U.S. Status
Recently, in an exclusive interview with HBO's Axios program, Trump stated that he plans to sign an executive order to cancel the citizenship of babies born in the United States to non-U.S. citizens and unauthorized immigrants, effectively ending 'birthright citizenship.' In the interview, Trump said: 'We are the only country in the world where a person comes in and has a baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States for 85 years with all of those benefits...'
Another Success for WorldWay! Multiple Investors Receive I-829 Approval
Great news! Recently, a large number of investors in the Washington Metropolitan Square EB-5 project, represented by WorldWay Group, have successfully received I-829 approval! This means that the two-year conditional green card for these investors has been successfully removed, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recognized the EB-5 investors as lawful permanent residents of the United States. To date, the majority of WorldWay's investors in this project have successfully received I-829 approval!
Urgent Notice from the Chinese Consulate: Attention for Those Traveling to the United States
Recently, the China Consular Affairs website issued an important notice: reminding Chinese citizens traveling to the United States to be aware that U.S. border law enforcement agencies are inspecting the electronic devices of inbound and outbound travelers.
Glimmer of Hope for Chinese EB-5 Retrogression Lawsuit: U.S. Federal Court Grants Class Action Status
EB-5 retrogression has been a focal point for EB-5 investors and prospective investors from mainland China in recent years. To address the plight of Chinese EB-5 investors and secure more reasonable visa quotas, over 450 EB-5 investors engaged senior U.S. attorneys to file a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on July 25. This lawsuit has recently seen a glimmer of hope, as the U.S. Federal Court...
Planning for U.S. Status is Urgent: U.S. Immigration Reform Plan Released, Student and Employment Visas Face Severe Impact
As is well known, the United States will hold midterm elections in November. As the date approaches, various regulatory plans are being announced. Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly released the "2019 U.S. Immigration Reform Priority Plan." Regarding immigration, Worldway Group has previously analyzed the impact of the USCIS EB-5 administrative regulation reform plan; next, we will analyze this...
Price Increase Likely Inevitable: USCIS EB-5 Administrative Reform Regulations Forthcoming
Recently, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website published the Fall 2018 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. This includes three new USCIS EB-5 investment immigration regulations: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization, EB-5 Regional Center Program regulations, and EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program integrity measures.
World Economic Forum Report: The United States Returns to the Top of the Global Competitiveness Rankings
The latest report released by the World Economic Forum shows that the United States has once again become the most competitive country in the world, marking its first return to the top spot since 2008. Ranked second to fifth are Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, and Japan.
U.S. Proposes New Immigration Rule: High Credit Scores and Solid Financial Records Required for Long-Term Residency
Recently, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security signed a proposed rule requiring immigrants to provide financial proof, including credit history and credit scores, to prevent those likely to become a "public charge" from becoming legal U.S. residents. The proposal is currently in the public comment period and also applies to immigrants seeking to extend their stay or change their status.
2018 Nobel Prize Winners Announced, United States Leads in Number of Awardees
It is well known that the Nobel Prize is generally regarded as the most prestigious award in its respective fields worldwide. Recently, the complete list of winners for the 2018 Nobel Prize has been revealed.
Low Admission Rates for International Students at U.S. Universities? Consider This First
In her book 'Dear Andre,' Lung Ying-tai wrote: 'I ask you to study hard, not because I want you to compete with others for achievements, but because I hope that in the future you will have more choices—the right to choose work that is meaningful and allows you time, rather than being forced to make a living.' The intentions of parents are all the same: everything is for the sake of their children. Today, in order to provide their children with a better education, many...