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Studying in the U.S.: Where should you start with status planning?
The United States, a land yearned for by countless dreamers, continues to attract students from around the globe with its world-renowned education system, diverse and inclusive cultural atmosphere, and infinite career prospects. However, behind the polished narrative of studying abroad, the uncertainties surrounding status adjustment, internships, employment, and long-term residency are becoming a reality that many families must face squarely. When "studying abroad" no longer naturally implies that "subsequent development will fall into place," and when both the policy environment and status pathways are shifting, a more prudent and forward-looking approach is emerging: Before embarking on your educational journey, pave a more secure path for status planning for yourself and your family.
Choice is more important than effort: Multiple groups of WorldWay EB-5 clients approved
Recently, WorldWay EB-5 immigration has once again received good news. Multiple groups of investors in various WorldWay projects have reached key approval milestones at different stages of their applications. Whether under the new or old policies, WorldWay continues to assist clients in advancing their status planning with exceptional professional capabilities, demonstrating its profound professional expertise and strong brand strength. I. The "Fast Track" under the dividends of the new law: Multiple groups of clients approved efficiently. The implementation of the new EB-5 law has opened up a visa-free, high-efficiency immigration channel for eligible investors. With its precise interpretation of policies and strict screening of high-quality projects, WorldWay has helped numerous clients quickly seize this historic opportunity.
Breaking! U.S. May Conduct Comprehensive Green Card Re-examination
Recently, news regarding "the U.S. to re-examine green cards approved during the Biden era" has drawn significant attention from many immigration applicants and families currently planning for U.S. residency. The source of this news is a public statement made by the current Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph B. Edlow, in an interview: USCIS will go back and re-examine green cards and other immigration benefit cases approved during the Biden administration, with a focus on old cases suspected of fraud. The official USCIS social media accounts subsequently relayed these remarks.
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Children studying in the U.S. on H-1B: How many variables are there?
The start of 2026 is destined to be a cold one for those in the U.S. tech sector. In the first quarter alone, the Silicon Valley "layoff counter" has been staggering: in just three months, the U.S. tech industry has seen over 73,000 layoffs. • Block: Approximately 40% of staff laid off in a single round• Oracle: Approximately 30,000 cumulative layoffs• Amazon: Approximately 16,000 layoffs at the beginning of the year• Meta: Plans to initiate a new round of layoffs starting in May 2026, with the first round affecting approximately 10% (about 8,000 people), and has explicitly stated that further layoffs may continue in the second half of the year
Urgent Alert! Must-Read for Chinese Citizens Traveling to the U.S.
On April 16, 2026, the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a reminder to Chinese citizens traveling to the United States regarding entry security risks: Recently, approximately 20 Chinese scholars holding valid, legal visas to attend academic conferences in the United States were subjected to unreasonable questioning by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Seattle Airport and were denied entry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese diplomatic and consular missions in the United States remind those planning to travel to the U.S. in the near future to enhance their security awareness, avoid entering through this airport, and at the same time, please understand U.S. entry regulations in detail in advance and make all necessary preparations. If you encounter questioning by U.S. law enforcement officers, remain calm and respond rationally.
Drastic Changes in U.S. Status: F-1 Refusal Rate Hits a Ten-Year High
According to a study by the international education company Shorelight, the global F-1 visa refusal rate climbed to 35% in 2025, reaching a ten-year high and even surpassing the peak seen during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. I. Surge in Refusal Rates: Regional Imbalance and the Formation of "High-Refusal Zones" In 2025, F-1 visa refusals showed distinct regional concentration, with regions such as Africa and South Asia becoming "hard-hit areas," forming an insurmountable "high-refusal layer": • Africa: The refusal rate reached as high as 64%, nearly doubling from 43% in 2015. In countries like Somalia and Sierra Leone, the refusal rate even exceeded 90%. • South Asia: As a major source of international students for the United States, India saw its refusal rate soar from 36% in 2023 to 61% in 2025; countries such as Afghanistan, Nepal, and Pakistan all saw rates above 70%-80%. • China: Although it has not entered the "high-refusal zone," the number of F-1 visas issued in the first 8 months of 2025 decreased by approximately 20% year-on-year, the refusal rate has increased significantly compared to ten years ago, and applicants in sensitive majors face stricter background checks.
Even with an H-1B, why can't you stay?
For countless international students harboring the "American Dream," the H-1B work visa was once seen as the bridge connecting campus to the professional world. However, this bridge is now experiencing unprecedented and violent tremors. In the past, the greatest anxiety for international students was "luck"—whether they could successfully be selected in the annual registration pool. But today, even if one is selected, it does not necessarily mean the path forward will be smooth.
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Exclusive Seminar by Partners of Renowned U.S. Immigration Law Firm - Shenzhen Session
Exclusive Seminar by Partners of Renowned U.S. Immigration Law Firm: Getting Ahead in Your Immigration Journey - Beijing Session
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Exclusive Seminar by Partners of Renowned U.S. Immigration Law Firm: Strategic Planning for Residency
Exclusive Seminar by Partners of Renowned U.S. Immigration Law Firm: Strategic Planning for Residency
Identity Crisis Alert for 'Birth Tourism' Families: 'Birth Tourism' to Face Severe Crackdown
On April 9, 2026 (U.S. time), an internal email from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acted like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, shattering the final illusions of countless families regarding 'birth tourism.' The email explicitly directs the launch of a nationwide 'Special Operation on Birth Tourism,' focusing on a full-chain crackdown on organized networks that assist foreign pregnant women in traveling to the U.S. to give birth and fraudulently obtain citizenship.