According to statistics from U.S. immigration officials, as of October 2012, 6,124 Chinese investment immigration applicants had been approved for U.S. EB-5 visas. For them, a favorable living environment, a top-tier education system, a sound healthcare and retirement security system, and a highly developed social economy are the primary reasons for choosing to immigrate to the United States. Considering all factors, Worldway immigration experts believe that U.S. investment immigration will continue to be highly sought after in 2013.
The vast U.S. territory is rich in resources with relatively low population density. Furthermore, Americans place great importance on environmental protection, resulting in a comfortable and clean living environment that is very suitable for the elderly and children. More importantly, for most immigrants from mainland China, they place greater emphasis on the excellent education system in the United States.
In immigrant families, children's education is a major concern for parents. The United States possesses the world's most elite educational resources and the most comprehensive educational models. Its diverse and internationalized teaching methods, coupled with strong faculty resources, draw immigrant families from all over the world. The fastest way for children to be admitted to prestigious universities like Harvard or Yale is to first obtain a U.S. Green Card, as U.S. universities typically reserve 80%-90% of their admission quotas for domestic students and Green Card holders, with the remaining spots recruited globally. Obtaining a U.S. Green Card undoubtedly provides the perfect educational environment for children. In addition, the sound social welfare and healthcare security systems in the United States are also significant attractions for immigrant families.
As investment immigration applications become increasingly concentrated, investors who apply later may face greater difficulties and longer waiting periods. If investors hope to obtain a Green Card as soon as possible and arrange for their children to receive an advanced education, it is best to seize the opportunity provided by the three-year extension of the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration act—before the $500,000 threshold increases—and realize their immigration dreams.
