What is EB-5 visa? Donald Trump Administration explore this route for a route for Indian green card, with the breakdown of student visa.

Increasing sanctions on US President Donald Trump’s student visa, many Indians are currently considering the EB -5 visa route among the US and future college applicants. This visa plan provides a permanent residence or green card route for foreign investors that contribute $ 800,000 (about Rs 7 crore).According to international student experts in prestigious global universities, themselves are being caught in political and administrative conflicts. Previously, status adjustment enabled students to live in America by obtaining work and travel permissions.Immigration lawyers have seen Donald Trump’s second presidential post -posting EB -5 applications from Indian students during the last four to five months.The low welcome stance towards the current US administration towards international students has inspired people between the age of 19-24, especially to pursue EB -5 visas such as computer science, biotech and finance, especially in demanding subjects.

Demand for EB -5 visa

The annual quota is prohibited for this category, about 700 visas have been allocated with India. Given that the US remains a preferred destination for higher education, with 86,000 Indians nominated in 2024, experts estimate intensive composition for EB-5 visas this year.Rajneesh Pathak, founder of global North Residency and Citizenship, said, “EB -5 is a sharp jump in applications,” said Rajneesh Pathak, founder of global North Residency and Citizenship. “But unlike previous years, when we have the most H -1B visa holders applying, interest from F -1 visa holders has increased by 100% in the last few months.”Also read ‘Went to cold turkey, it was disastrous for her …’: Donald Trump slam China to violate the trade agreement with us – what went wrong this time?Non -resident F -1 visa allows international students to enter the US for full -time educational studies and live, which offers limited tasks permissions.According to experts, parents are taking additional precautions in view of the current American political environment. “They are ready to invest in EB-5 to secure the future of their children,” the reader said.Recent developments contributing to comprehensive concern include suspension of new F -1 visa appointments, conflict between Trump Administration and Harvard University, strict F -1 visa rules, social media activity, intensive reviews of students, including Social Media Activity, Sevis System technical issues and increased investigation at entry points.“F -1 visa, once as an opportunity as a bridge, now looks like a criterion,” said Akshat Gupta, the head of India and UAE, US Immigration Fund (USIF), an EB -5 regional center operator head.Since January, the USIF has seen a 100% increase in F -1 visa holders applying for EB -5 visas as compared to 2024.US Legal Practice Chugh LLP reported a significant increase in EB -5 applications from Indian students having F -1 visa.Also read ‘Sergei brins of the world came as students ..’: Raghuram Rajan warned about the risk for the American economy if foreign students are mentioned by Trump“In one-third of my new immigration consultations, students are now concerned about how American politics can affect their situation,” said Navneet S. Chugh, who runs the firm. The firm’s EB -5 inquiry from the students has increased from one or two quarters last year to five to seven monthly in this spring.“Harvard controversy simply reminds them how soon the rules can change,” said another lawyer.The US -based immigration law firm Davis and Associates, Indian students and H -1B visa holders report adequate inquiries from H -1B visa holders interested in furthering the EB -5 visa route.The processing period for I-526e applications is significantly reduced compared to previous periods.Its founder and president, Mark Davis, said, “In some examples, three years are now being processed in three months.” He said that applicants maintain freedom to live and work in the US, while their green card applications are being reviewed.According to Davis and Associate Country Head Sukanya Raman, Green Card holders receive unavailable legal safety measures for F -1 visa students. “We are advising students to maximize their time within the US and avoid unnecessary travel or extended brakes,” she told Financial Daily.Also read Remittance: Donald Trump’s ‘The One Big Beautiful Bill’ can be ugly for Indians in America