Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Indian Families Rush to Secure U.S. Green Cards Amidst Policy Shift
Many Indian families are trying to get a U.S. Green Card before it possibly gets much more expensive.
Right now, they can get one by investing $800,000 and creating jobs.
But, if a new rule goes into effect, it could cost $5 million.
An expert says many families are speeding up their applications because of this.
Some families are even taking out loans to help pay for it, because it gives them a chance for a better life and the safety of permanent residency.
The U.S. only gives out a certain number of these visas each year, so people are being told to apply soon.
Indian families are rushing to apply for U.S. Green Cards before a potential increase in the investment threshold.
The EB5 visa program allows foreign nationals to gain U.S. residency by investing $800,000 and creating jobs.
U.S. President Donald Trump proposes raising the investment threshold to $5 million, making it more expensive.
Experts are seeing increased demand from Indian families who want to secure a Green Card.
Loans are available to help applicants meet the investment requirements, with interest rates around 5.95%.
- Who
- Indian families and potential applicants to the EB5 visa program.
- What
- Indian families are accelerating Green Card applications.
- When
- As soon as possible to beat the new financial requirements.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- To avoid the increased financial investment required by a proposed policy change.
Those who want to apply now
Unknown
Urgency
Those who want to apply now
Secure U.S. residency before the price hike.
Unknown
No current opposition viewpoint given.
- Investment Amount (Current)
- $800,000 (approx. ₹7 crore)
- Proposed Investment
- $5 million
- Visa Program
- EB5
- Annual Interest Rate (Loans)
- 5.95%
- Annual Visa Cap
- 10,000 globally; 700 per country
- Source
- DSquare Global Pvt. Ltd. Director Deepesh Deshmukh