ARTICLE · 03 OCTOBER 2016

EB-5 Offers Green Card And Lower University Costs

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High university fees for international students in the US make the EB-5 investment visa a more viable option for parents who want an American university education for their children.

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High university fees for international students in the US make the EB-5 investment visa a more viable option for parents who want an American university education for their children.

Add in that international students are by no means guaranteed a green card after they graduate, and the investment visa becomes an even more attractive option.

American universities may be some of the best in the world, but they are also known for the huge amounts of money they ask in tuition fees for international students.

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