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U.S. Investment Immigration
EB-5 Immigrant Application Fees to Increase Effective November 30, 2026!
On September 29, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an announcement officially confirming the fee increase for EB-5 immigrant investor applications. The new fee schedule will take effect on November 30, 2026.
US Visa Scrutiny Intensifies! Key Details Applicants Must Not Overlook
An increasingly noticeable shift is taking place in US visa vetting: applicants' online information is becoming an increasingly critical component of background checks. Recently, the US Department of State announced that effective October 1, 2026, it will further expand the scope of online information screening for nonimmigrant visa applicants.
Major Reform of US Green Card Rules: Massive Overhaul Brewing in Immigration System?
In April this year, Republican Representative Barry Moore introduced the Americans First Immigration Act (H.R.8586), seeking to make major adjustments to the current legal immigration system. (Click to read WorldWay's previous report: Urgent Warning! Seismic Bill Proposed for US Immigration)
New Adjustments to U.S. University Rankings: School Selection Strategies for Study-Abroad Families Have Changed
How to choose a U.S. university has always been a key concern for families planning for study abroad. University reputation, academic strength in specific majors, employment performance… every family focuses on different priorities, and university rankings have become an important window for many families to understand school strength and dynamic changes. With the release of the 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings, many prestigious universities have seen shifts in their positions and evaluation criteria this year. Which changes are worth paying attention to? And how should families interpret this list? Below, please explore with WorldWay Group.
As H-1B Restrictions Tighten Continuously, Are There Backup Plans for Staying in the US?
Big Tech layoff waves continue to hit, H-1B status buffer spaces continue to tighten, and career risks for staying in the US escalate. Layoffs in the US tech sector are ongoing. According to reports, Oracle is expanding its 2026 restructuring plan, with expected related costs rising from approximately $2.1 billion to $2.8 billion—an increase of about $700 million—primarily earmarked for further workforce reductions and restructuring.
U.S. Further Tightens Birth Tourism: Which Families Will Be Majorly Affected?
On September 23, 2026, local time, the U.S. Department of State announced a new visa restriction policy, imposing visa restrictions on individuals involved in or assisting with commercial "birth tourism" to the United States. WorldWay Immigration noted that, unlike the more familiar visa and entry screenings for pregnant women in the past, this time the U.S. government has further expanded its focus to the commercial service chain behind "birth tourism" to the U.S.
Big Tech Sponsorships Plummet: Is There Still a Path for Staying in the U.S. via H-1B?
A change worthy of attention from international students and families working in the U.S. is emerging in the H-1B market. WorldWay Immigration has noted that, according to the latest data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), affected by the previous $100,000 H-1B fee, several large IT companies that have historically used H-1B visas in high volumes experienced a significant decline in lottery registrations this year. And as the U.S. government proposes another new $103,000 H-1B fee, whether companies will remain willing to continue sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign employees is becoming a more realistic question.
Why Were the New U.S. D/S Rules Urgently Halted on the Eve of Taking Effect?
The new regulations on U.S. international student status, originally scheduled for official implementation on September 15, 2026, were halted by a court the day before taking effect. WorldWay Immigration notes that on September 14, local time, Judge F. Dennis Saylor of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order blocking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing the planned new rules establishing fixed periods of authorized stay for F, J, and I nonimmigrants.
U.S. Immigrant Visa Interviews Urgently Halted! An Interpretation of the Truth
U.S. immigrant visa applicants have encountered another sudden adjustment. On August 25, 2026, local time, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State confirmed that U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide have suspended immigrant visa appointments and interview schedules.
Major Shift in U.S. H-1B Visas! Proposed Additional Fee of $103,000
The application cost for H-1B visas may be set to rise significantly once again. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently proposed a new rule planning to charge an additional fee of $103,265 for certain new H-1B applications.
Under the Alarm of a Double Countdown, Hardcore EB-5 Projects Help You Secure Your Green Card!
EB-5 is entering a "double countdown." Grandfather clause protections will expire on September 30, 2026; starting January 1, 2027, the investment threshold will also be adjusted upward. Seizing the "930" window and locking in the current investment threshold has become a key consideration for many families in their current immigration planning.
H-1B Case Study: Stranded Overseas for 18 Months Highlights the Importance of U.S. Status
Having worked in the United States for many years, with an employer who successfully extended their H-1B status until 2027, they were stranded overseas for 18 months just for returning home to process a visa. Recently, a case of H-1B visa delay in the United States has attracted attention.