Statistics show that over 80% of parents immigrate for the sake of their children's education. As a country with abundant and high-quality educational resources, the United States and its EB-5 investment immigration program have naturally attracted significant attention from many parents, especially recently. So, what are the actual advantages of studying in the United States with a Green Card?
Advantage 1: Visas
By applying for a U.S. Green Card through the EB-5 investment immigration program, you can begin the process as long as you meet U.S. visa requirements and possess property and savings in your home country. Once the application is successful, the entire family, including unmarried children under the age of 21, can accompany you.
Advantage 2: Tuition
Since all U.S. primary and secondary schools provide compulsory education, tuition is free (with the exception of elite private boarding schools). Students do not need to pay any fees, only for lunch. After new immigrants arrive, the enrollment process for local public schools is very simple; one only needs to present a home purchase or rental contract, along with utility bills (water, electricity, or telephone) and proof of the child's vaccinations.
Advantage 3: Access to Top-Tier Universities
To enter top-tier U.S. universities, such as the 8 Ivy League schools, the average annual acceptance rate is only 9.2%. Generally, the number of international students admitted to prestigious universities each year is about 5% to 10% of the total enrollment, and these spots are open to applicants from all over the world. Taking Harvard University as an example, in the past 7 years, it has only admitted 7 Chinese students per year; 90% to 95% of the spots are reserved for permanent residents or citizens, with approximately 2,000 local students admitted annually.
Advantage 4: Scholarships
For international students intending to apply for U.S. university scholarships, they can only compete with outstanding individuals from around the world for a very limited number of scholarships open to foreign nationals. However, for those with a U.S. Green Card, the range of scholarships available is far greater than what a foreign national can apply for.
Advantage 5: Medical Expenses
The high medical costs for international students can only be covered through commercial insurance or out-of-pocket payments. In contrast, medical expenses for local students are mostly covered by social insurance, and parents can be by their side at any time, providing more care and guidance in their studies and daily life.
Advantage 6: Employment
Holders of a U.S. Green Card are not restricted in their employment in the United States, whereas foreign students face highly unequal competition when looking for jobs after graduation compared to U.S. students. The U.S. government has specialized agencies that provide free job-seeking assistance to its citizens and residents.