Pathways → H-1B Professionals
You Have 60 Days.
Here's How to Make Them Count.
If your H-1B employer lays you off, you have a 60-day grace period to secure your status. With an $800,000 EB-5 investment, you can file I-526E and I-485 concurrently and have your EAD in hand before your grace period expires.
H-1B vs. EB-5: A Side-by-Side Reality Check
The H-1B was never designed as a permanent solution. Here's how the two paths compare for Indian professionals.
| H-1B Path | EB-5 Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Job Freedom | Tied to a single employer | Work for anyone — or start your own company |
| Layoff Risk | 60-day grace period to find new sponsor | Protected by Concurrent Filing (EAD/AP) |
| Green Card Wait (India) | 15–20+ years in EB-2/EB-3 backlog | 2–4 years via EB-5 Rural/High-Unemployment |
| Spouse Work Rights | H-4 EAD — uncertain, frequently challenged | Unrestricted work authorization via EAD |
| Children Aging Out | Risk of children aging out at 21 | File before they age out — separate green card |
The Numbers Don't Lie. What's Your Best Path?
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Check Your FeasibilityConcurrent Filing: The Killer Feature
This is the #1 reason H-1B holders choose EB-5. Concurrent Filing allows you to submit your green card application and receive work/travel authorization while your I-526E petition is still being processed. Read our full guide to EB-5 concurrent filing for H-1B holders. For the regulatory timeline after a layoff, see the H-1B 60-day grace period layoff guide.
Form I-485
Adjustment of Status — your actual green card application, filed at the same time as your I-526E.
Form I-765 (EAD)
Employment Authorization Document — work for any employer, start a business, or change jobs freely.
Form I-131 (AP)
Advance Parole — travel internationally and re-enter the U.S. without risking your pending application.
The bottom line: Within months of filing, you can receive an EAD and AP combo card — effectively freeing you from H-1B employer dependency while your green card is processed. If you get laid off, you're protected.
Your Concurrent Filing Timeline Starts With One Call
Every situation is different. Let an experienced EB-5 attorney map out your personal filing timeline, EAD receipt estimate, and next steps.
Schedule Your Free ConsultationSource of Funds for Professionals
Many H-1B professionals already have access to the $800,000 minimum investment through a combination of existing assets. Here are the most common sources.
RSUs & Stock Options
Vested restricted stock units from your employer can be liquidated and documented as a lawful source of investment capital.
401(k) Loans
You may borrow against your 401(k) balance. The loan proceeds can serve as part of your investment, with proper documentation.
Home Equity
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) or cash-out refinance on U.S. or foreign property can fund your EB-5 investment.
Savings & Income
Accumulated savings from your professional income, documented with tax returns and bank statements over the past 5–7 years.
You May Already Have the $800K. Find Out in 60 Seconds.
Enter your RSUs, 401(k) balance, and home equity to see exactly where you stand.
Calculate Your Source of FundsCase Study: From FAANG to Freedom
"I spent 8 years at a major tech company on H-1B, watching my EB-2 priority date barely move. My wife couldn't work, my kids were growing up, and every performance review came with the silent fear: what if I get let go? Filing EB-5 with concurrent filing changed everything. Within 6 months I had my EAD. I changed jobs to a startup I'd always wanted to join, my wife started her own business, and for the first time in a decade, we felt like we belonged here — not as guests, but as future Americans."
— Senior Software Engineer, former H-1B holder, EB-5 filed in 2024
Backed by Attorneys and Regional Centers With a Proven Track Record
The EB-5 process is one of the most consequential financial and legal decisions an H-1B professional will make. Guidance from the wrong team — or the wrong regional center — can mean years of delays, denied petitions, or lost capital.
The immigration attorneys and USCIS-approved regional centers behind the resources on this site bring more than two decades of experience in EB-5 investment immigration. Together, they have successfully processed over 1,000 approved EB-5 petitions, representing investors from across the globe seeking U.S. permanent residency.
The regional center partners featured here have I-926F approvals from USCIS, the most rigorous vetting a regional center can undergo — and a credential that fewer than a fraction of entities in the EB-5 market can claim. Their investment projects span targeted employment areas (TEAs), rural set-asides, and high-unemployment designations — precisely the categories that give H-1B investors like you a faster path to a green card.
When you schedule a consultation through this site, you're connected to legal and investment partners who have been navigating USCIS policy changes, priority date fluctuations, and EB-5 Reform Act requirements since before most current H-1B holders arrived in the U.S.
The attorneys and regional centers connected through this platform have built one of the most documented EB-5 track records in the industry.
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