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H-1B faces new hurdles: Seize the golden window to stay in the U.S.
EB-5 price hike countdown begins as H-1B faces new hurdles: Seize the golden window to stay in the U.S.
New U.S. Visa Bulletin: Legacy EB-5 Chart B Advances Significantly by 4 Years
The U.S. Department of State Visa Office has officially released the Immigrant Visa Bulletin for the first month of Fiscal Year 2027 (October 2026).
Schengen Accession Imminent: Cyprus Unexpectedly Signals Immigration Tightening!
As Cyprus edges closer to joining the Schengen Area, its residency by investment policy is also signaling clear signs of further tightening. Recently, the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection of Cyprus publicly stated in Parliament that the government plans to further tighten its residency by investment policy, including upgrading review rules and refining the regulatory framework to meet higher standards of compliance.
US Visa Scrutiny Intensifies! Key Details Applicants Must Not Overlook
An increasingly noticeable shift is taking place in US visa vetting: applicants' online information is becoming an increasingly critical component of background checks. Recently, the US Department of State announced that effective October 1, 2026, it will further expand the scope of online information screening for nonimmigrant visa applicants.
Cyprus: International Immigrant Families Are Arriving in Waves!
The real estate market in Cyprus is attracting the attention of an increasing number of international buyers. According to the latest data released by the Department of Lands and Surveys of Cyprus, in the first 8 months of 2026, the number of properties involving sales contracts submitted by non-EU buyers reached 3,678 units, accounting for 76.8% of the total 4,788 units recorded for the entire year of 2025. Based on current market performance, total filings for the whole year are expected to surpass 6,000 units.
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)
New Adjustments to U.S. University Rankings: School Selection Strategies for Study-Abroad Families Have Changed
How to choose a U.S. university has always been a key concern for families planning for study abroad. University reputation, academic strength in specific majors, employment performance… every family focuses on different priorities, and university rankings have become an important window for many families to understand school strength and dynamic changes. With the release of the 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings, many prestigious universities have seen shifts in their positions and evaluation criteria this year. Which changes are worth paying attention to? And how should families interpret this list? Below, please explore with WorldWay Group.
28 Years of Service Recognition! WorldWay Again Awarded Top 500 Asian Brands
Great brands all begin from modest beginnings and are built through perseverance. Huawei, Douyin, State Grid, JD.com, China Construction Bank, Toyota, ICBC, Samsung, Sony, Alibaba, BYD... these household names jointly appear on the newly unveiled 2026 Top 500 Asian Brands list. WorldWay Group is also once again listed among them.
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.
From Status Planning to Settlement, WorldWay Accompanies Immigrant Families Every Step of the Way!
A Green Card secures legal status; however, for a family truly embarking on a new life in the United States, the real test lies in whether a full suite of services can extend seamlessly from initial planning all the way through to landing and settlement. From EB-5 status planning and application to children's education, family relocation, and U.S. lifestyle arrangements, WorldWay has never aimed to offer service for just a single stage. Instead, we connect every single step for our clients—from status planning to actually settling in the United States. This is precisely the essence of our philosophy: "Immigration service has a beginning, but no end."
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.