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New Trends in U.S. Immigration: Is the EB-5 No Waitlist Benefit Still Available?
The U.S. Department of State's Visa Office has officially announced the immigration visa bulletin for the fifth month of the 2026 fiscal year (February 2026). Let's take a look with the WorldWay Group. The latest results show: • A Table remains unchanged, with the direct investment categories C5 and T5 consistent with the non-reserved visa categories I5 and R5 of regional center projects, maintaining the date of August 15, 2016; • B Table remains unchanged, with the direct investment categories C5 and T5 consistent with the non-reserved visa categories I5 and R5 of regional center projects, maintaining the date of August 22, 2016; • Under the new law, the reserved categories for EB-5 visas (20% for rural area project reserved visas, 10% for high unemployment area project reserved visas, and 2% for infrastructure project reserved visas) continue to have no waitlist status.
The Cost of Staying in the U.S. Is Rising! Premium Processing Fees for H-1B/OPT and Other Applications to Increase
Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially announced that it will increase premium processing fees for various immigration applications effective March 1, 2026. 01 Details of Price Adjustments In the past, many families had a relatively simple understanding of the U.S. pathway: F-1→OPT→H-1B→Green Card, which seemed to be a mature and clear route. However, reality has long since changed. • Work visas such as H-1B, L-1, and O-1...
Why Do Over 50 Million Immigrant Families Choose the United States?
In today's world, where global identity configuration has increasingly become a standard for high-net-worth families, the United States remains one of the most attractive immigration destinations. According to comprehensive data from the United Nations Population Division and the World Migration Report, there are approximately 52.4 million foreign-born individuals in the United States. So, which families are more suitable for long-term planning through U.S. immigration? What mainstream methods deserve special attention?
A Collective Status Shift of 1.425 Million People: The Destination Revealed
Against the backdrop of tightening global immigration policies and structural adjustments in population mobility, the United States continues to demonstrate long-term and stable appeal. According to the latest 'International Migration Outlook 2025' report released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the number of new permanent immigrants to the United States in 2024 grew against the trend, maintaining its position as the world's top immigration destination. Data reveals: The United States remains the...
From Studying Abroad to Staying: What Does It Take to Remain in the U.S. Now?
In recent years, the number of Chinese students pursuing education in the United States has continued to rise. However, an undeniable reality is emerging: the number of students who can successfully remain in the U.S. for their careers after graduation is steadily declining. Many families invest heavily in their children's education before they go abroad, assuming that 'academic success' naturally leads to a 'promising future.' Yet, when they reach the point of graduation, they realize that completing their studies does not...
Immigration Reference: New Rankings for Best Colleges in the U.S. Released
Recently, Niche released its 2026 rankings for the best colleges in the United States. Unlike traditional rankings that emphasize the prestige of elite schools, Niche focuses more on the overall student experience—from academic support and campus life to actual post-graduation outcomes. Based on official data from the U.S. Department of Education, the FBI, and other sources, combined with over 100 million authentic reviews from students and parents, this ranking is increasingly becoming an important reference for more and more families when making college selection decisions in the U.S.
The Global Migrant Population Continues to Grow: Where Are They Going?
Over the past few years, cross-border human mobility has remained active, yet the logic behind these decisions is becoming increasingly diverse and rational. Immigration is no longer just about "leaving one's home country"; it is increasingly viewed as a comprehensive choice for individuals and families at different stages of life, development, and long-term planning. In this process, different groups focus on different priorities based on their own circumstances and goals: some...
Release of the Top Ten Immigration Events of 2025
In 2025, immigration policies across many countries and regions worldwide underwent significant evolution, with a series of major reforms sparking sustained attention. To systematically review the core trends of this year, the Worldway Group, based on comprehensive research and extensive consultation with immigration experts, policy scholars, senior industry professionals, and investors from various countries, has selected and released the "Top Ten Immigration Events of 2025," adhering to the evaluation principles of being "objective, impartial, authoritative, and professional."
New Trends in U.S. Immigration: These Types of Applicants Will Be Highly Welcomed!
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its year-end summary titled "Making America Safe Again," which systematically reviewed the achievements of the U.S. immigration system over the past year. In this summary, USCIS repeatedly emphasized four key terms: Order, Security, Integrity, and Accountability. This indicates that the U.S. immigration system is being redefined...
What Does the EB-5 "Grandfather Clause" Protect?
September 30, 2026, is the date that will determine whether you can still lock in your path to U.S. immigration. This critical juncture is quietly approaching as time passes. For EB-5 investment immigration, this certainty is not a subjective judgment but is clearly written into law—under the name "Grandfather Clause." However, this policy protection mechanism, designed for investors, already has a clearly marked expiration date...
From PERM to Green Card: The Brutal Truth International Students in the U.S. Must Face
Recently, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification under the U.S. Department of Labor officially released the complete PERM application data for the four quarters of the 2025 fiscal year. Looking at the full-year data, one trend is very clear: PERM is entering a phase of sustained contraction. The number of PERM applications in fiscal year 2025 dropped significantly. According to the data: • A total of 117,849 PERM applications were received in fiscal year 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 22.4% compared to fiscal year 2024...
EB-5 & Trump Gold Card: How to Unlock U.S. Residency
EB-5 & Trump Gold Card: How to Unlock U.S. Residency