EB-5 Green Card Pathways - H-1B and F-1 Routes Compared
EB-5 green card pathways for H-1B and F-1 applicants compare concurrent filing, $800,000 TEA capital, and the Sept 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline.
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I Am an H-1B Professional
Tired of the backlog? Worried about layoffs? Explore Concurrent Filing and take control of your immigration future.
Explore This Pathway →I Am an International Student
Looking for a path after graduation? Skip the H-1B lottery and stay in the USA with a direct green card.
Explore This Pathway →The EB-5 Investment Process
Nine steps from eligibility through your unconditional Green Card — for F-1 students and H-1B professionals.
Read the Step-by-Step Guide →If you were laid off while on H-1B, read the H-1B 60-Day Grace Period Guide.
Why EB-5?
No Lottery
No randomized selection process. File your petition and get in line — deterministic, not luck-based.
No Sponsorship
You are your own sponsor. No employer dependency, no layoff anxiety, no visa transfers. See how EB-5 helps during H-1B tech layoffs.
Direct Green Card
A clear, direct path to lawful permanent residency for you and your immediate family. Rural set-aside projects can move faster — see our rural EB-5 regional center guide.
Grandfathering Deadline: September 30, 2026
File your I-526E petition before this date to ensure processing under current rules.