Notable Immigration News
Why Must You File Your EB5 Petition Before September 30, 2026? What Is the “Grandfathering” Benefit?
For years, the value of the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration program has generally been judged by the amount of capital invested or the quality of the project. However, since the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) took effect, there is now another decisive factor: the timing of the filing. September 30, 2026 is
Why U.S. Manufacturers Wait More Than a Year for PERM to Hire High-Skilled Workers in 2026
In 2026, many factories in the U.S. are willing to wait more than twelve months just to complete a procedure called PERM before they can sponsor a high-skilled worker from abroad. To an outsider, this timeline can be confusing: if a business is short on workers, why don’t they just hire right away? The
Skilled Labor Shortage: The Workforce Paradox Pushing the United States to “Open the Door” in 2026
The United States is facing a striking paradox: unemployment stays low, yet millions of job openings still can’t find anyone to fill them. The skilled labor shortage in the U.S. is no longer a distant forecast — it has become a reality shaping many key sectors of the economy in 2026. As the domestic skilled
Why Are U.S. Businesses “Hungry” for EB3 Skilled Workers?
The U.S. labor market is entering a notable demographic shift: the native-born workforce is gradually shrinking while hiring demand across many industries remains high. Against this backdrop, EB3 Skilled Workers has become one of the channels many employers choose to fill their skilled labor needs. The article below from Newland USA looks at why U.S.
2026 EB-5 Visa Adjudication Progress Update: Realistic Waiting Times for Vietnamese Investors
For Vietnamese investors considering the path to U.S. permanent residency through investment, the most frequently asked question isn’t “how much money do I need” — it’s “how long does it take to get a green card.” As we move into the second half of 2026, the adjudication picture for the EB-5 Visa program has shifted
How to Negotiate Flat-Rate Pay for Auto Mechanics in the U.S. in 2026
In 2026, the U.S. auto service industry is facing an unprecedented shortage of skilled labor, making this the golden window for technicians to actively boost their income. For auto mechanics in the U.S. paid under the flat-rate model, thoroughly understanding how the pay calculation works — along with the art of negotiation — directly determines
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Wave in the U.S. and the Retraining Challenge for EB3 Auto Mechanics
The American auto industry is going through its biggest transformation in decades. As battery-powered cars gradually replace internal combustion engines, the job landscape inside repair shops is shifting right along with it. For Vietnamese workers pursuing the dream of settling in the U.S. through a skilled-trade pathway, this is both a challenge and a rare
EB5 Investment Loans: What Investors Should Note in 2026
In recent years, more and more Vietnamese people have been interested in getting a green card through EB5 investment. However, the minimum investment amount of up to $800,000 (TEA areas) or $1,050,000 (non-TEA areas) has led many investors to consider using an EB5 loan instead of gathering all the cash at once. Taking out a
