Do you remember the popular internet joke that said, "Studying abroad helped me achieve class mobility; I was from an ordinary family before, but now I feel like stealing things"? Although it was a joke, it resonated with many international students. Studying in the U.S. is inherently a "high-investment" endeavor. The cost of studying in the U.S. increases every year, with tuition for non-local students reaching nearly 500,000 RMB annually, plus accommodation, living expenses, transportation, and more. The costs are truly substantial, and the high tuition fees place immense pressure on many families.
For the same university, tuition fees vary significantly based on student status. Generally, local students with a Green Card pay relatively lower tuition, while international students without a Green Card pay very high tuition, roughly 1.5 to 3 times that of local students. In other words, if you study in the U.S. while holding a Green Card, you pay tuition at the local student rate, which can save you hundreds of thousands or even over a million RMB over the course of your university years.
In recent years, U.S. university tuition has been rising annually, making the advantages for local students even more attractive. In addition to lower tuition, local students can receive more subsidies, apply for scholarships, grants, and student loans, and have a higher acceptance rate at top U.S. universities. Furthermore, for international students without a Green Card, staying in the U.S. after graduation is a major challenge, as they must overcome the "three mountains": the OPT stage, the H1B stage, and the EB2/EB3 Green Card transition stage.
So, how can you secure a "local student" ticket for your children's academic career to enjoy benefits such as lower tuition, scholarships, and loans? We suggest that parents who want to provide more opportunities and possibilities for their children should obtain a U.S. Green Card as early as possible to pave the way for their children's development in the U.S.
Currently, the mainstream method is the EB-5 investment immigration program. According to the Concurrent Filing provision in the new EB-5 law, EB-5 applicants already in the U.S., including international students, can file their I-526E immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status application simultaneously, provided there is no visa backlog in their EB-5 project category. They may also submit applications for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole. Therefore, applicants can legally reside, study, and work in the U.S. while waiting for their Green Card approval, without the need for employer sponsorship, enjoying quasi-Green Card freedom in advance.
For EB-5 investment immigration, choosing the right project and the right professional immigration agency is key! Immigration is a comprehensive planning process, and choosing a formal, professional, reputable, and well-branded immigration agency is crucial! In 2006, Worldway became one of the first professional immigration agencies in China to promote U.S. EB-5 investment immigration projects. We were among the first in the EB-5 industry to propose the concept of curated projects and establish a professional analyst team. We were also early advocates of the idea that U.S. EB-5 investment focuses on project selection and treating clients with sincerity. Worldway has consecutively won the global "Best Immigration Agent Award" at the U.S. EB-5 Annual Conference. Our senior management has met with numerous U.S. congressmen and maintains positive interactions with various U.S. legislators, governors, mayors, high-ranking officials, and well-known figures in the EB-5 industry, making us your trusted choice for U.S. immigration!
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