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Major Reform of US Green Card Rules: Massive Overhaul Brewing in Immigration System?
In April this year, Republican Representative Barry Moore introduced the Americans First Immigration Act (H.R.8586), seeking to make major adjustments to the current legal immigration system. (Click to read WorldWay's previous report: Urgent Warning! Seismic Bill Proposed for US Immigration)
U.S. Further Tightens Birth Tourism: Which Families Will Be Majorly Affected?
On September 23, 2026, local time, the U.S. Department of State announced a new visa restriction policy, imposing visa restrictions on individuals involved in or assisting with commercial "birth tourism" to the United States. WorldWay Immigration noted that, unlike the more familiar visa and entry screenings for pregnant women in the past, this time the U.S. government has further expanded its focus to the commercial service chain behind "birth tourism" to the U.S.
Major Shift in U.S. Immigration Status! PERM Reform Submitted to the White House for Review
U.S. PERM reform has taken another step forward. Previously, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) placed the most substantial reform to the PERM permanent labor certification process in over two decades onto its regulatory agenda. (Click to read WorldWay's previous report: Sudden Shift for H-1B Pathway in the U.S.! Major Changes Proposed for PERM Rules) Now, this reform has achieved new substantive progress. WorldWay Immigration notes that on September 14, 2026, data from Reginfo.gov—the U.S. government regulatory information website—indicated that the Proposed Rule for PERM reform submitted by DOL (RIN: 1205-AC29) has officially entered the White House OIRA review phase.
New Hurdles Set for Remaining in the U.S. on H-1B: Who Will Be Affected?
U.S. H-1B adjudication now involves another key variable requiring close attention——employer layoffs. WorldWay Immigration noted that on September 18, local time, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order to further strengthen the review of the H-1B program. The new order explicitly requires the U.S. Department of State, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Homeland Security to take into account a company's layoffs over the past year as well as its future layoff plans when processing H-1B-related applications.
Attention US Students! New Developments in Proposed OPT Fee Rules
New progress on US OPT fee rules. WorldWay Immigration notes that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed rule on OPT fees completed OIRA review on September 11, and the official text may be published soon. This means that the high-profile $100,000 OPT fee proposal has taken another step forward.
Over 1,000 Jobs Created! Construction Accelerates for I-956F Approved EB-5 Project
The I-956F-approved "Deer Valley · Grand Hyatt Residence" EB-5 rural project, promoted by WorldWay, has achieved another new milestone. As of August 31, 2026, the project has created a cumulative total of 1,020 jobs. As construction continues to advance, job creation keeps growing as well. For EB-5 investors, this means that project construction is steadily converting into tangible job outcomes.
Breaking! Multiple U.S. States Sue Over New “Public Charge” Rule
Just on the eve of the scheduled effective date for the new U.S. “Public Charge” rule, a major legal challenge suddenly emerged. On September 14 local time, New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 21 other states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking to block the implementation of the Trump administration's new “Public Charge” rule. At the same time, municipal and local governments including New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle filed another lawsuit challenging the same rule.
U.S. Immigration New Policies & New Trends EB-5 Golden Window Is Narrowing Seize the Opportunity to Enter Before the Price Increase
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4 States Have Acted! U.S. Public Universities Block Undocumented Students
U.S. higher education requirements regarding legal status are tightening further. Recently, the Florida Board of Governors officially approved new regulations: starting from the 2027–2028 academic year, students who are "unlawfully present" in the United States will face restrictions on initial enrollment at Florida public universities for the first time. The new rule applies to 12 public universities within the State University System of Florida. WorldWay Immigration notes that this change serves as another reminder for families planning U.S. education: beyond schools, majors, and grades, legal status can likewise impact a child's future educational and career options.
EB-5 Green Cards Approved in Batches: How Did WorldWay Achieve This?
Recently, WorldWay clients have been receiving batch after batch of good news. Good news continues to pour in for the "Florida Lakefront Jewish Community" EB-5 rural project invested in by WorldWay Group's immigration clients: a large number of clients have had their Green Cards approved and mailed out one after another, while multiple clients have also received successive approvals for their I-131 Travel Documents and I-765 Employment Authorization Cards. WorldWay extends its congratulations to these families who have achieved progress in their immigration status. These successful application outcomes once again demonstrate WorldWay's professional expertise in EB-5 project selection, application planning, and long-term service.
PERM Suspension Wave: Path for H-1B Holders to Stay in the U.S. Severely Blocked!
A tech giant with over 350,000 employees and a long history of heavily utilizing H-1B (specialty occupation work visa) status has suddenly had a critical step in its Green Card application process paused. WorldWay Immigration has noted that on September 9, 2026, local time, according to relevant media reports, the U.S. government has suspended new PERM (Permanent Labor Certification) application filings by Cognizant, a major IT services company. Meanwhile, federal agencies are investigating alleged fraud in the company's H-1B and PERM programs.
F-1 Refusal Rates Rise and D/S Is Overhauled: How Can Students Secure Their Stay in the U.S.?
Recently, a set of data regarding F-1 student visas has drawn attention. WorldWay Immigration has learned that a recent report released by Shorelight based on U.S. Department of State data shows that the global refusal rate for F-1 student visas reached 35% in 2025, higher than 31% in 2024, hitting a near ten-year high. Back in 2015, this proportion was only 23%.