
According to the U.S. Department of State's 2023 visa statistics, the refusal rate for U.S. student visas (F-1 visa) has sharply increased to 36%. Approximately 250,000 international student visa applications were rejected, a refusal rate that is more than twice as high as other visa categories, reaching a historic high.
Difficulty of Obtaining a Green Card After Studying
It is tough for Chinese students to apply to top U.S. universities. On average, the acceptance rate for international students is only about 10% each year, making the competition very fierce. In addition, those who wish to obtain a green card through work after graduation must go through a series of complex procedures.
The entire process is cumbersome and lengthy, especially during the H1B lottery process. If one faces unemployment or is laid off, not only is the green card application postponed indefinitely, but the H1B visa may also be canceled.
Advantages of Green Card
Wider Academic Choices
When applying to top U.S. universities, having a green card is equivalent to holding a "ticket to top universities." The top universities allocate nearly 90% of their admission slots to domestic students, with the remaining 10% shared by outstanding students worldwide.
Furthermore, cutting-edge disciplines such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, genetic engineering, & neuroscience can only be studied by students who hold a green card.
Reduce Tuition Expenses
International students holding student visas pay tuition fees ranging from 500,000 to 600,000 RMB per year and cannot enjoy any form of government subsidies.
However, students with green cards who enroll as local students can save 40% to 50% in tuition compared to international students.
EB-5 Program Helps to Obtain a Green Card Quickly
According to the latest EB-5 investment immigration policy, there are no age, educational, business experience, or English language requirements. The investment amount starts from US$800,000, and applicants can obtain a U.S. green card as soon as one year.
Additionally, under the new policy, the EB-5 waiting times have been significantly shortened. Applicants can submit both the I-526E and I-485 applications within the U.S. and may receive legal residency status in as little as 90 days.
Conclusion
For families with certain financial strength who wish to plan their children's study path in America, the EB-5 investment immigration program is an ideal way to obtain a U.S. green card. As the increase in the number of applicants, competition will become even more intense in the future.
If you are considering obtaining a U.S. green card through investment or want to know about other immigration methods, please contact Oceanus Strategy. We will publish more interesting articles in the future, so stay tuned.
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