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Life as an Immigrant in the United States
Holding an EB-5 Green Card? 8 Essential Things to Know When Settling in the U.S.!
For many families acquiring U.S. status through EB-5, securing a Green Card is a major milestone in the immigration process. As life unfolds in the U.S., status maintenance, employment, taxes, education, healthcare, retirement, and asset management become essential components of long-term family planning.
Attention for U.S. Bound Travelers: New Nonimmigrant Visa Rules to be Announced Soon
Attention, families with students in the U.S. need to pay attention to an important development: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted a new rule regarding the termination of the "Duration of Status" for F, J, and I visas to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, and it is about to be announced and implemented. In fact, this is not a sudden new policy. As early as August 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a new rule in the Federal Register: "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students (F), Exchange Visitors (J), and Representatives of Foreign Information Media (I)," which cancels the long-standing policy of entering the U.S. under the "Duration of Status" (D/S) method.
New 2026 World University Rankings Revealed: Educational Competition Is Identity Competition
Recently, QS released the 2026 World University Rankings by Subject! This ranking provides a comparative analysis of the performance of over 1,900 universities across 100 countries and regions in 55 academic disciplines. Additionally, it evaluated five broad subject areas (Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Technology, Life Sciences and Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and Management). The results once again confirm the dominant position of U.S. universities. In this ranking, U.S. institutions maintain a clear lead. U.S. universities ranked first in 37 out of the 55 disciplines, far surpassing other countries. Among them, Harvard University performed the most impressively, ranking first globally in 17 disciplines, an increase of two top-ranked subjects compared to last year; the Massachusetts Institute of Technology followed closely, ranking first globally in 12 disciplines.
A Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Federal Capital Gains Tax
For those living, investing, or managing global assets in the United States long-term, Capital Gains Tax is an inescapable topic for almost every immigrant family. Many clients discover only when selling stocks, funds, properties, or undergoing family asset restructuring that: "It’s not just about how much you earned, but how much you have to pay in taxes." 1. What is Capital Gains Tax? Capital gain refers to the profit realized when you sell an asset, calculated as...
Attention US-Bound Applicants! 2026 Fiscal Year H-1B Electronic Registration Dates Announced
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced that the online electronic registration window for FY 2026 H-1B lottery-based visas will open at 12:00 PM EST on March 4 and close at 12:00 PM EST on March 19. While the H-1B registration process may appear unchanged on the surface, the shift in the policy environment, cost structures, and success logic signals that this H-1B cycle has completely moved beyond the era of "relying on luck."
Life as an Immigrant in the U.S.: How to Call an Ambulance?
Thirty years ago in the United States, ambulance services to transport patients to hospitals were generally free, provided as a municipal service or by volunteers, and funded by taxpayers. Today, the U.S. healthcare system and most ambulance services operate on a commercial basis, leading to a sharp rise in medical costs.
The Ten Best '18-Hour Cities' for Young Professionals in the United States
Immigrating to the United States involves staying updated on the latest living dynamics in the country. According to recent reports from overseas media: unlike the bustling metropolis of New York, which operates 24 hours a day, some '18-Hour Cities' are gaining popularity among young people due to their job opportunities, modern lifestyles, and promising development prospects, similar to those found in New York.
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[Immigration Focus] The Ten States in the United States with the Fastest Personal Income Growth
[Immigration Focus] The Ten States in the United States with the Fastest Personal Income Growth—Immigrants to the United States are concerned about practical information regarding life in the U.S. According to the latest information provided by the Worldway Group's customer service center in Los Angeles, the United States began its long economic recovery process in 2010. Although all states have experienced some economic recovery, the growth rates are far from uniform. Currently, based on personal income data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis from 2010 to 2015…
Retirement Life for US Immigrants: Medicare (Part II)
Retirement Life for US Immigrants: Medicare (Part II) — Immigrating to the US and focusing on the lives of US immigrants. The Worldway Group Los Angeles Customer Service Center has recently learned that the US medical welfare system is undoubtedly one of the most secure systems in the world. For some elderly groups among US immigrants, applying for federal health insurance (Medicare, commonly known as the red and blue card) after retirement is essential. Worldway...
Two American Brothers Road Trip Across All 50 States in a Camper Van
Immigration to the U.S. and American life: To escape job dissatisfaction and heartbreak, two American brothers converted a van and road-tripped through all 50 U.S. states.
Research in the United States Supports Chinese Square Dancing
Recent research by scholars in Chicago, United States, suggests that square dancing can lead to better health. This study included sedentary elderly individuals around the age of 65, who either danced Latin twice a week or participated in health education. After four months, researchers found that the dancing elderly walked faster and were more active in physical exercise compared to before. The facts speak for themselves; square dancing knows no borders. The research by American scholars…
United States Holds Hearing on Autonomous Driving
Friends immigrating to the United States have learned that as early as the summer of 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publicly released classification standards for autonomous vehicles, which has been viewed as the U.S. government's preparation for the introduction of autonomous vehicles on the roads.