US EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)

United States · North America

Golden Visa / ResidencyResidency → citizenship pathOpenBusiness ownersUS route (E-2/EB-5)

Min investment: On request
Time to status: ~1-3 yrs (China priority-date backlog)
Path to citizenship: 5 years (after green card)
Residency requirement: Substantial (US tax resident)
Visa-free destinations: Not specified
Dual citizenship allowed: N/A (residency)

Notes for Chinese applicants

Green card for advanced-degree professionals / exceptional ability whose work serves the US national interest — self-petition, NO job offer or investment. Much cheaper than EB-5, but China faces priority-date retrogression. Worldwide US tax once resident.

About United States

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: High
Climate: Temperate
China relations: Cool / Western-aligned

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