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Attention U.S. Bound! Major Changes Proposed for U.S. J-1 Visa

Attention U.S. Bound! Major Changes Proposed for U.S. J-1 Visa

Recently, the U.S. Department of State officially published a draft of new regulations for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program in the Federal Register. The proposal aims to re-regulate procedures for program termination, extensions, SEVIS record corrections, and status reinstatement, further standardizing management criteria for all categories of exchange visitors.

U.S. EB-5 Investment Immigration 2-month countdown to securing a Green Card

U.S. EB-5 Investment Immigration 2-month countdown to securing a Green Card

U.S. EB-5 Investment Immigration 2-month countdown to securing a Green Card

3.5x Job Surplus: Where Does the Confidence of This EB-5 Project Come From?

3.5x Job Surplus: Where Does the Confidence of This EB-5 Project Come From?

According to the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, each investor's investment must create at least 10 qualifying full-time jobs within the prescribed period. Upon meeting the investment, job creation, and other application requirements, the investor, along with their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21, may apply to remove conditions and obtain permanent resident status in the United States.

Sudden Change in U.S. Study Abroad Policy: Are 250,000 Students Facing a Status Crisis?

Sudden Change in U.S. Study Abroad Policy: Are 250,000 Students Facing a Status Crisis?

According to reports, a U.S. Congressman recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of State, demanding that the Trump administration immediately suspend and cancel all F-1 student visas and J-1 exchange visitor visas held by Chinese citizens, and cease the issuance of new student and exchange visitor visas to Chinese citizens.

Get on board before the EB-5 price hike! I-956F approved project roadshow

Get on board before the EB-5 price hike! I-956F approved project roadshow

According to current policy arrangements, starting January 1, 2027, the minimum EB-5 investment amount will be adjusted from the current $800,000 to $900,000-$950,000, or even higher. At the same time, the "grandfather clause" of the new EB-5 law will also reach an important milestone on September 30, 2026. At this critical window, from August 1st to 9th, the "Deer Valley · Snow Ridge Residences" EB-5 rural project roadshow is about to launch in a grand manner, with a five-city collaboration across Shanghai, Qingdao, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shenzhen. The reservation channel is now officially open.

Under the Alarm of a Double Countdown, Hardcore EB-5 Projects Help You Secure Your Green Card!

Under the Alarm of a Double Countdown, Hardcore EB-5 Projects Help You Secure Your Green Card!

EB-5 is entering a "double countdown." Grandfather clause protections will expire on September 30, 2026; starting January 1, 2027, the investment threshold will also be adjusted upward. Seizing the "930" window and locking in the current investment threshold has become a key consideration for many families in their current immigration planning.

H-1B Case Study: Stranded Overseas for 18 Months Highlights the Importance of U.S. Status

H-1B Case Study: Stranded Overseas for 18 Months Highlights the Importance of U.S. Status

Having worked in the United States for many years, with an employer who successfully extended their H-1B status until 2027, they were stranded overseas for 18 months just for returning home to process a visa. Recently, a case of H-1B visa delay in the United States has attracted attention.

On the Edge of a U.S. Status Cliff: How to Regain the Initiative?

On the Edge of a U.S. Status Cliff: How to Regain the Initiative?

More layoffs have been reported in the U.S. technology sector. According to a Reuters report on July 22 local time, Amazon is laying off staff in some teams within its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) organization. Amazon has not yet disclosed the specific number of employees affected by this round of layoffs, but has confirmed that the personnel adjustments are related to the company's refocusing on key AI projects.

Countdown to the September 30th U.S. Fast-Track Green Card: Seize the EB-5 policy window and secure your option to stay in the U.S.

Countdown to the September 30th U.S. Fast-Track Green Card: Seize the EB-5 policy window and secure your option to stay in the U.S.

Countdown to the September 30th U.S. Fast-Track Green Card Seize the EB-5 policy window and secure your option to stay in the U.S.

Seize the "930" Green Card Battle! I-956F Approved EB-5 Project Debuts

Seize the "930" Green Card Battle! I-956F Approved EB-5 Project Debuts

In the well-established resort area of Deer Valley, a renowned ski destination in the United States, a high-end residential project is accelerating its realization. Nearly 100 residences were sold within 18 months of the official pre-sale, with sales velocity far exceeding the project team's expectations. This is the "Deer Valley Snow Ridge Residences" EB-5 rural project.

H-1B second round lottery for FY 2027 cancelled, what to do about U.S. status?

H-1B second round lottery for FY 2027 cancelled, what to do about U.S. status?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027 has been reached, and no second round of the lottery will be conducted. This also means that the H-1B lottery season for fiscal year 2027 has officially concluded. For international students who were not selected in the first round, the second-round opportunity, previously known as the "last-ditch effort," has completely vanished this year.

EB-5: Same Path, Different Fates: 9-Year Backlog for Old Law vs. No Backlog for New Law

EB-5: Same Path, Different Fates: 9-Year Backlog for Old Law vs. No Backlog for New Law

Both are EB-5, yet the old law requires a wait of nearly a decade, while the new law offers immediate filing and processing. There is no fairness in the rules, only the choice of which side to stand on. Just now, the U.S. Department of State Visa Office officially released the Visa Bulletin for August 2026 (the 11th month of the 2026 fiscal year).

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