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U.S. EAD Card Automatic Extension Policy Officially Canceled!
On local time October 14, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially published the Final Rule on automatic extension of EADs (Employment Authorization Documents). This means that the policy implemented as an Interim Final Rule (IFR) on October 30, 2025, has officially been codified as a permanent regulation: EAD renewal applications will no longer benefit from the previous automatic extension of up to 540 days.
H-1B Extension May Face Re-evaluation: How Much Further Can This Path to Remaining in the U.S. Go?
On October 14, 2026 local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, planning to eliminate the policy of "Deference to Prior Determinations" for nonimmigrant worker petitions.
European Residency Trends: International Capital Continues to Pour into Malta
In recent years, as demand among global families for overseas education, global mobility, and future lifestyle planning continues to rise, European residency planning has gained increasing attention. As an EU member state and a vital economic hub in the Mediterranean, Malta continues to attract global investors thanks to its stable development environment and unique international advantages.
New Red Line for H-1B Residency: Proposed Fines Up to $250,000 for Violations
Recently, US Congress introduced the H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act, proposing to significantly increase penalties for non-compliant employers with maximum fines up to $250,000, and extending the minimum debarment period for certain severe violations to 10 years.
Panama Permanent Residency Approval Bulletin: WorldWay Clients Secure Residency Goals
Exciting news keeps rolling in! Recently, WorldWay welcomed another wave of approval successes for Panama immigration. A large number of clients have successfully received their approvals, with many successfully collecting their Permanent Residency Cards (PR Cards) and local National ID cards, marking another milestone achievement in overseas residency planning!
Must-Read for Family Education Planning! 2027 World University Rankings Released
WorldWay Immigration noted that in this ranking, U.S. universities maintained a strong performance, with their educational resource advantages continuing to stand out. For families that place great importance on their children's education and future development, the long-term value behind the U.S. education system deserves in-depth attention.
New South American Investment Opportunity! Argentina Citizenship by Investment Program Opening Soon for Applications
On October 2, 2026, Argentina officially announced the launch of its Citizenship by Investment Program, news that rapidly attracted widespread attention in the global investment immigration market.
Immigration to Malta: Balancing Residency Planning and Family Life
In recent years, as more and more families begin to focus on European living, children's education, and long-term residency arrangements, Malta has gradually entered the vision of more international families. It is also a key European residency planning destination that WorldWay has long focused on and served.
From USD 350,000: Unlock Citizenship in Argentina, a Major G20 Nation!
As global demand for residency and citizenship planning grows increasingly diversified, WorldWay Immigration notes that Argentina in South America is attracting international investor attention with its brand-new Citizenship by Investment programme.
Major Shock to Studying and Working in the U.S.! Green Card Applications Suspended for Multiple U.S. Tech Giants
On October 8, 2026, local time, U.S. Vice President Vance and Secretary of Labor Sundling announced the suspension of Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) applications for major technology companies including Microsoft and Adobe. Meanwhile, nine prestigious U.S. universities, including Harvard University and Stanford University, are facing investigations over alleged J-1 visa fraud.
Attention Students in the U.S.! Draft of Proposed New U.S. OPT Fees Released
WorldWay Immigration noted that on October 7, local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed new rule on OPT fees: Schools must pay $70,000 the first time they issue an OPT recommendation for an F-1 student; each subsequent OPT recommendation will incur a fee of $30,000.
What Major Changes Will Occur After Cyprus Joins Schengen?
Cyprus's process of joining the Schengen Area continues to move forward. The European Commission's 2026 State of Schengen Report also pointed out that Cyprus has made substantive progress in its Schengen preparation work in recent years.