Before diving deep into the EB5 visas, he explains the different types of visas a person can request for extended stays in the United States.
First, they break down into immigrant versus non-immigrant. Non-immigrant visas include part-time stays for students, tourists, and part-time workers.
Immigrant visas can be family-based or employment-based. Employment-based visas fall into five categories:
EB1 – Exceptional people who are well known due to their accomplishments in academics or business, performances, or sports ability. They are well-known or featured in the news. They can self-sponsor to apply for a visa.
EB2- Highly educated people that have at least a Master's Degree and have a job offer in an area that domestic companies have a hard time hiring.
EB3- Nonskilled worker that are needed particularly in a needy or growing area. Again, the workers must have a job offer and apply.
EB4 – Religious leaders such as Rabbis, Imams, and Priests can apply for a visa under this category.
EB5 – Investors can apply under this visa to help stimulate employment in the US.