EB-5 Comparison Guides
Neutral, data-driven comparisons of EB-5 against other immigration pathways and between EB-5 structural options. Every comparison sourced from enacted law and official government data.
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EB-5 vs. Other Green Card Options
Compare EB-5 to H-1B, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, E-2, and EB-3. Costs, timelines, eligibility by country.
EB-5 vs. EB-2
Investment vs employment-based green cards. Wait times by country, costs, risk comparison, and decision framework.
EB-5 vs. Gold Card
How the proposed Gold Card program compares to existing EB-5 law. Current status and implications.
EB-5 vs. E-2 Treaty Investor
Permanent residence vs renewable visa. Country eligibility, investment structure, and when each is preferable.
Regional Center vs. Direct Investment
Job counting, management requirements, fees, and risk profiles for the two EB-5 structural approaches.
TEA Categories: Rural vs. HUA vs. Infrastructure
Visa allocation, backlog status, and strategic considerations for all three EB-5 set-aside categories.
Not sure where to start?
No U.S. employer? Start with EB-5 vs. Other Green Card Options to see self-sponsored pathways.
Considering E-2? Read EB-5 vs. E-2 to understand permanence and country eligibility differences.
Choosing a project type? See TEA Categories Compared and Regional Center vs. Direct.
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