In recent years, as immigration policies in developed countries have tightened, the advantages of U.S. investment immigration have become increasingly prominent. Investors are paying continuous attention to its many benefits, such as low thresholds, high cost-effectiveness, and the absence of residency requirements. A recent investment immigration questionnaire survey conducted by Worldway Immigration shows that 80% of applicants pursue U.S. investment immigration because they value the educational advantages of the United States. In the 2011 world university rankings, U.S. universities occupied 7 of the top 10 spots globally. Among the top 20, 14 were U.S. universities. In the top 200 universities, the U.S. held 75 positions, firmly occupying the top spot as a group.
Educational System
The U.S. educational system is generally divided into four stages: preschool education, primary education, secondary education, and higher education. Preschool, primary, and secondary education are considered pre-university education, including nursery schools and kindergartens, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. After obtaining a Green Card, children can enjoy this education for free. Worldway experts state that U.S. universities reserve 80%-90% of their admission quotas for domestic students, with the remaining spots open to international students worldwide. Once a Green Card is obtained, children enjoy the same treatment as domestic students.
Educational Diversity
"Diversity" is a factor that U.S. universities place great emphasis on. Different types of institutions cater to students from various backgrounds, ensuring that all students wishing to study in the U.S. can find a suitable university. Whether in terms of quantity or quality, U.S. universities rank at the top in the latest rankings. "U.S. higher education is world-leading in terms of hardware facilities, faculty strength, educational funding, teaching standards, and even the educational atmosphere, culture, and the entire society's recognition and emphasis on education. At the same time, U.S. higher education degrees are widely recognized and respected globally," says Dr. Winner Xing, President of Worldway, in his assessment of U.S. higher education.
Internationalization of Education
U.S. education promotes internationalization. This includes secondary schools, especially private ones, which emphasize the internationalization of their student body; immigrant children can choose private schools. Worldway experts note that in many U.S. private high schools with a size of about 200 students, the students come from 30-40 different countries. The purpose of recruiting international students is to ensure that U.S. students are influenced by different cultures from all over the world while receiving their education. For example, the University of Minnesota, which has 50,000 students, aims to have half of its students study abroad for a year, and the credits earned by students during this period will count toward their degree at the university.
Strong Faculty
The strength of U.S. education can also be considered a comprehensive advantage. According to U.S. immigration statistics, 70% of the world's Nobel laureates work at U.S. universities; 44% of the world's most frequently cited papers also come from U.S. universities. Another statistic: two-thirds of doctoral students are willing to stay and work in the U.S. after graduation, which allows the U.S. to possess the world's best faculty and the best student sources, forming a virtuous cycle year after year. It is precisely because the U.S. has excellent faculty that it can attract top talent from all over the world to study there.
An investor who participated in the Worldway U.S. investment immigration questionnaire survey stated, "In recent years, many of my friends have sent their children to study in the U.S., some even as early as middle school. It costs at least one or two million to go from high school through college. Through my understanding of the U.S. EB-5 immigration policy, I believe that 'immigration is better than studying abroad.' By investing 500,000 USD, the whole family can obtain permanent residency in the U.S. and enjoy the same welfare benefits and educational resources as U.S. citizens. It is much easier for children to get into U.S. universities or find jobs in the U.S., and tuition fees are also much cheaper."
