The EB-5 visa is a direct path to U.S. permanent residency through investment. 

Investment Threshold:

• $1,050,000 for general areas.
• $800,000 for Targeted Employment Areas (TEA), such as rural regions or areas with high unemployment. 

Job Creation: Your investment must create or sustain at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers within two years. 

Business Type: 

• Invest in a new commercial enterprise. 
• Choose a Regional Center project (pre-approved investment entities

The E-2 visa allows nationals from treaty countries to live in the U.S. by making a substantial investment in a business.

Substantial Investment:

• No fixed minimum, but it must be significant for the business to operate effectively.

Ownership: Investors must own at least 50% of the business or have operational control.

Active Engagement:

• This visa is exclusive to citizens of treaty countries.
• While India is not on the list, dual citizens from treaty countries (e.g., Grenada) may qualify. 

Considerations: 

• Temporary visa status with no direct path to a green card. 

For entrepreneurs expanding their foreign businesses into the U.S., the L-1 visa is an excellent option.

Qualifying Relationship:

• The U.S. business must be a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of your foreign company.

Employment:

• Must have worked at the foreign company for at least one year in the past three years.

Position: 

• Must hold an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge position.