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U.S. Investment Immigration
Both Studying in the U.S.: What Are the Status Differences Between EB-5 and H-1B?
For international students and their families who wish to work and live in the United States long-term, post-graduation status planning is an important topic to consider well in advance.
Boston Tops the List as the No. 1 Best City for Work in the U.S. for 2026
In the past, when mentioning U.S. job opportunities, many first thought of major cities like Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and New York. However, the "Best Cities for Work 2026" ranking released by the global job platform Indeed presents a different answer: the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area ranks No. 1 in the U.S., surpassing traditional popular job hubs to become the best-performing U.S. metropolitan area overall for employment in 2026.
Major Shake-up for U.S. Residency! Even Tech Giants Can't Guarantee Your Stay
On local time October 26, 2026, artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO). In the Risk Factors section of the filing, the company explicitly noted: Changes in immigration policies restricting the mobility of professional and technical talents could hinder companies from hiring and retaining highly qualified employees, adversely affecting business and operational performance.
The Darkest Dilemma for H-1B Holders: Severance Pay or Staying in the U.S.?
On local time October 26, Microsoft announced a voluntary buyout plan, with approximately 60,000 employees eligible to apply, representing about 27% of its global workforce of 223,000 employees. This news quickly attracted widespread attention.
Notice for Families Traveling to the U.S.! New Aviation Entry Rules Take Effect November 3
Boarding requirements for travel to the United States are about to change! Effective November 3, 2026, all passengers boarding international flights bound for the United States must sign a travel history declaration prior to boarding, confirming that they have not visited or passed through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the past 21 days.
Breaking News! US Suspends Visa-Free Entry to Saipan for Chinese Citizens
On October 27, 2026, local time, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice announcing that starting from 2:00 PM EST on October 30, the visa-free entry arrangement for Chinese citizens under the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP) will be suspended.
How Can High-Net-Worth Families Achieve the Optimal Solution for Capital Costs and Residency Acquisition Through EB-5 "Concurrent Filing"?
Reviewing the evolution of immigration policies in major global economies in recent years, arbitrage opportunities are narrowing at a faster-than-expected pace. For cross-border asset allocation families targeting the United States, the primary variable at present is not the macro-narrative of geopolitics, but rather an impending policy time window—under current legislation and inflation adjustment mechanisms, starting January 1, 2027, the minimum investment amount for EB-5 Targeted Employment Area (TEA) projects faces rigid upward pressure, increasing from $800,000 to a range between $900,000 and $950,000.
New Progress on U.S. PERM Reform: Major Changes to International Students' Green Card Path?
On local time October 23, 2026, the proposed PERM Permanent Labor Certification reform (RIN: 1205-AC29) submitted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) completed review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA).
Private Sharing Session on Education Planning for Top US Universities
On Sunday, November 8 at 10:00 AM, WorldWay will host the "Private Sharing Session on Education Planning for Top US Universities" in Shenzhen. The event specially invites Wesley Mills, a former admissions officer at the University of Chicago (who personally reviewed 1,500+ US undergraduate applications), to join us on site. He will provide in-depth breakdowns of the core secrets to US undergraduate essays, differences between ED/EA/RD/SCA admission rounds, background planning for summer school research competitions, as well as how green card status can proactively assist in gaining admission to top schools, bringing you directly to the frontline of admissions decision-making.
EB-5 Double Countdown: Investment Increase & Filing Fee Doubling
As two critical policy deadlines approach, the countdown for EB-5 applications has begun. On one side, application fees are about to rise, while on the other, investment threshold adjustments are anticipated. WorldWay Immigration reminds families planning for U.S. residency status that now is a crucial window of opportunity to arrange application plans in advance.
U.S. EB-5 Final Sprint Exclusive Seminar
With the statutory price adjustment for EB-5 taking effect on January 1, 2027, and the I-526E filing fee doubling starting November 30, 2026, this exclusive seminar focuses on cost increase warnings, approval speed comparisons across different project channels and selection criteria, as well as critical timelines from funds preparation to full application submission, helping you complete your family planning before the price hike window closes. The event will be held on Saturday, October 31, at 14:00 at Room 04-05, 28F, SPD Bank Tower, No. 588 Pudong South Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai.
U.S. Visa Issuances Drop Sharply! Key Pathways to the U.S. Narrow
Recently, U.S. visa issuance trends have drawn widespread attention. According to data released by the U.S. Department of State, in February 2026, global U.S. immigrant visa issuances dropped to approximately 26,000, compared to a monthly average of about 52,000 prior to Trump's previous term, representing a drop of roughly half from previous monthly levels.