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U.S. Immigration
Power Shift in House and Senate: What Variables Face U.S. Immigration Policy?
In the U.S. midterm elections held on local time November 3, 2026, the Democratic Party successfully regained control of Congress. According to data from U.S. election data analysis platform Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), the Democrats are projected to secure 53 out of the 100 Senate seats, reclaiming control of the Senate; while simultaneously reclaiming control of the House of Representatives with 225 seats, ending four years as the minority party.
Honored a Second Time by a U.S. State Government: What Post-Landing Support Do Immigrants Need Beyond the Green Card?
Recently, WorldWay Group received another state-level honor in the U.S.! The WorldWay U.S. Customer Service Center, established through a partnership between WorldWay Group and the American New Immigrants Alliance, was awarded a special Governor's Citation jointly signed by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. This marks the second time the organization has received a state-level honor in the U.S. For average families, the most direct takeaway is clear: obtaining a green card is only the starting point for your legal status; settlement, children's education, and community integration after landing represent a much longer journey.
US H-1B Status Defense: Impacting Nearly 200,000 People Living in the US
Netflix lays off 1,000 employees, while eBay cuts another 1,000 positions. As two tech giants adjust their workforce one after another, many foreign nationals working in the US feel a sink in their hearts—the moment a job is lost, the countdown affects not only job hunting, but also their subsequent immigration status arrangements.
Both Studying in the U.S.: What Are the Status Differences Between EB-5 and H-1B?
For international students and their families who wish to work and live in the United States long-term, post-graduation status planning is an important topic to consider well in advance.
Major Shake-up for U.S. Residency! Even Tech Giants Can't Guarantee Your Stay
On local time October 26, 2026, artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO). In the Risk Factors section of the filing, the company explicitly noted: Changes in immigration policies restricting the mobility of professional and technical talents could hinder companies from hiring and retaining highly qualified employees, adversely affecting business and operational performance.
The Darkest Dilemma for H-1B Holders: Severance Pay or Staying in the U.S.?
On local time October 26, Microsoft announced a voluntary buyout plan, with approximately 60,000 employees eligible to apply, representing about 27% of its global workforce of 223,000 employees. This news quickly attracted widespread attention.
Notice for Families Traveling to the U.S.! New Aviation Entry Rules Take Effect November 3
Boarding requirements for travel to the United States are about to change! Effective November 3, 2026, all passengers boarding international flights bound for the United States must sign a travel history declaration prior to boarding, confirming that they have not visited or passed through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the past 21 days.
Breaking News! US Suspends Visa-Free Entry to Saipan for Chinese Citizens
On October 27, 2026, local time, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice announcing that starting from 2:00 PM EST on October 30, the visa-free entry arrangement for Chinese citizens under the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP) will be suspended.
New Progress on U.S. PERM Reform: Major Changes to International Students' Green Card Path?
On local time October 23, 2026, the proposed PERM Permanent Labor Certification reform (RIN: 1205-AC29) submitted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) completed review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA).
EB-5 Double Countdown: Investment Increase & Filing Fee Doubling
As two critical policy deadlines approach, the countdown for EB-5 applications has begun. On one side, application fees are about to rise, while on the other, investment threshold adjustments are anticipated. WorldWay Immigration reminds families planning for U.S. residency status that now is a crucial window of opportunity to arrange application plans in advance.
H-1B Wage Threshold Proposed to Rise to $140K: Who Will Be Blocked from Staying in the U.S.?
Recently, U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation proposing to raise the wage exemption threshold for certain H-1B dependent employers from $60,000 per year to approximately $140,000. Meanwhile, tech company Cloudera reached a settlement with the U.S. government over compliance issues in employer-sponsored Green Card recruitment, resulting in a two-year ban from participating in the PERM labor certification program.
New Rules for U.S. Immigration Applications! These Two Categories of Applicants Must Take Note
U.S. immigration applications have welcomed another important policy adjustment! Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially issued Policy Alert PA-2026-15, announcing that starting from October 23, the calculation rules for deadlines of certain immigration benefit requests will be adjusted. In the past, when deadlines for certain paper filings fell on a weekend or federal holiday, they could be extended to the next business day. However, the new guidance makes it clear that deadlines involving substantive eligibility requirements such as age will no longer automatically extend.