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September 30 Countdown: Securing the Golden Period of EB-5 Certainty Analysis Seminar
September 30 Countdown: Securing the Golden Period of EB-5 Certainty | Analysis Seminar
A Must-Read for U.S. Immigrant Families! The Latest Rankings Concerning Your Child's Education
As 2026 begins, the first major ranking in the field of global higher education has been released. Times Higher Education (THE) has officially unveiled its 2026 World University Rankings by Subject! U.S. higher education institutions have once again demonstrated their formidable strength. • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) successfully ranked in the world's top three in 3 out of 11 subjects. • Stanford University holds the #1 spot in Education and Law. • California...
What is the Impact of the "Cancellation of Visas for 75 Countries" on Various Immigration Backlogs in the United States?
What is the Impact of the "Cancellation of Visas for 75 Countries" on Various Immigration Backlogs in the United States?
Under the High Pressure of H-1B Layoffs: How to Resolve Your U.S. Residency Status?
The year 2026 has just begun, but the atmosphere in Silicon Valley has already cooled. Recently, The New York Times revealed that Meta has officially launched a new round of layoffs, with the focus directed at its Reality Labs division, where its metaverse business is based. The division currently has approximately 15,000 employees, and the layoff rate is as high as 10%, meaning that over a thousand employees will be forced to leave at the start of the new year. For many, the first 'notice' of the new year...
Immigrating to Europe: Why Do Elite Families Prefer Portugal?
Among the many European immigration destinations, Portugal has long been favored by new immigrants from around the world, not only for its pleasant climate and beautiful scenery, but also because its social system provides long-term and stable guarantees for quality of life. For families looking to achieve 'status planning + lifestyle upgrade' abroad, Portugal is a rational, steady, and long-term valuable choice. Portugal's work culture...
The Cost of Staying in the U.S. Is Rising! Premium Processing Fees for H-1B/OPT and Other Applications to Increase
Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially announced that it will increase premium processing fees for various immigration applications effective March 1, 2026. 01 Details of Price Adjustments In the past, many families had a relatively simple understanding of the U.S. pathway: F-1→OPT→H-1B→Green Card, which seemed to be a mature and clear route. However, reality has long since changed. • Work visas such as H-1B, L-1, and O-1...
From Studying Abroad to Staying: What Does It Take to Remain in the U.S. Now?
In recent years, the number of Chinese students pursuing education in the United States has continued to rise. However, an undeniable reality is emerging: the number of students who can successfully remain in the U.S. for their careers after graduation is steadily declining. Many families invest heavily in their children's education before they go abroad, assuming that 'academic success' naturally leads to a 'promising future.' Yet, when they reach the point of graduation, they realize that completing their studies does not...
Immigration Reference: New Rankings for Best Colleges in the U.S. Released
Recently, Niche released its 2026 rankings for the best colleges in the United States. Unlike traditional rankings that emphasize the prestige of elite schools, Niche focuses more on the overall student experience—from academic support and campus life to actual post-graduation outcomes. Based on official data from the U.S. Department of Education, the FBI, and other sources, combined with over 100 million authentic reviews from students and parents, this ranking is increasingly becoming an important reference for more and more families when making college selection decisions in the U.S.
From PERM to Green Card: The Brutal Truth International Students in the U.S. Must Face
Recently, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification under the U.S. Department of Labor officially released the complete PERM application data for the four quarters of the 2025 fiscal year. Looking at the full-year data, one trend is very clear: PERM is entering a phase of sustained contraction. The number of PERM applications in fiscal year 2025 dropped significantly. According to the data: • A total of 117,849 PERM applications were received in fiscal year 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 22.4% compared to fiscal year 2024...
Attention U.S. Immigrant Families! Trump Is Distributing Funds
Recently, U.S. President Trump officially announced that a national wealth accumulation program for children, the "Trump Accounts," will officially launch on July 4, 2026. This program is not a traditional welfare subsidy, but a national arrangement designed through institutionalized investment to lock in long-term capital growth opportunities for the next generation in advance, once again highlighting the "institutional dividends" that come with U.S. status...
It's Official! This New H-1B Regulation Is About to Take Effect
On December 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially confirmed that the H-1B visa process will shift from the long-standing random lottery system to a new mechanism of wage-level-based weighted selection. According to the official announcement, the new rule will be formally published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2025, and will take effect 60 days later, on February 27, 2026. This means that for the fiscal year 2027 (expected to…
Breaking! Trump Announces Increase in U.S. Entry Restriction Countries to 40
On December 16, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation announcing the expansion of the list of countries subject to U.S. entry restrictions. The number of restricted countries will increase from the previous 19 to 40, with the relevant measures expected to take effect on January 1, 2026. The official justification remains “national security and public safety risks.” This is not an isolated executive decision, but a continuation and institutional upgrade of the tightening of U.S. immigration and visa policies since 2025.