The EB-5 visa has become an extremely popular visa, even amidst a lot of uncertainty about potential upcoming changes. A major reason so many people are applying for the EB-5 visa is that there is currently no backlog. Through this visa, you can expect to have a green card within two years. This is a significantly shorter time than other visas such as the EB-2 and EB-3. This visa also doesn’t have a lottery system, which in some cases has caused people to wait around 10 years to receive their visa.

The EB-5 visa is seen as easier to obtain because it has far fewer requirements that other employment-based visas. 

Investors have two choices when it comes to their investment, they can either invest through the Regional Center program or through a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE). Many investors decide to invest through the Regional Center program because it’s simpler and quicker than starting their own business. Through the program, you pick a project that interests you to invest your money into. This is advantageous for the investor because the program usually wants minimum involvement from the investor, and because 10 full-time jobs can be created indirectly.