Although EB-5 is still the preferred program for Chinese investors, more and more are considering alternative choices, which is to obtain an L-1A work visa first, and then attempt to obtain an EB-1C green card.
The first preference employment-based immigration petition, or Eb-1 green card is an employment-based petition for permanent residence, designed for the most proficient foreign managers and executives.
The new regulations require applicants to make a much larger amount of investment, either in TEA or other places of the U.S. The standard investment amount is increased to USD 1.8M from USD 1M.
