EB-5 Green Card for Indian Families
in Dubai

✧ How Wealthy Indian Families in Dubai Can Secure U.S. Green Cards Through the EB-5 Program

For affluent Indian expatriates living in Dubai’s elite neighborhoods—Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai Marina—the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a clear, reliable, and family-friendly pathway to U.S. permanent residency.

Thousands of high-net-worth Indians work and invest in Dubai, but many also plan to secure long- term opportunities in the United States for their children’s education, professional growth, and family security. With U.S. visa backlogs and immigration uncertainties, the EB-5 program has emerged as the most effective solution for Indian families in the UAE.

✧ What is the EB-5 Program?

The EB-5 visa, administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), allows foreign investors and their immediate family to obtain U.S. green cards through capital investment.

• Minimum investment: $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or $1,050,000 in a non-TEA.
• Requirement: Investment must generate at least 10 full-time S. jobs.
• Eligible family members: Investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21.

✧ Why the EB-5 Route is Attractive for Indian Expats in Dubai

1.  Bypass U.S. Green Card Backlogs

Many Indian professionals in the U.S. face decades-long waits for green cards under H-1B or L-1 visas due to per-country limits. EB-5 avoids these quotas, giving Dubai-based Indian expats a faster track to U.S. residency.

2.  Protect Spouses and Children’s Futures

• Dependent spouses often face work restrictions on S. dependent visas.
• Children risk “aging out” after turning 21 and losing dependent status

By filing EB-5 early, families in Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai Marina can secure permanent residency for their children—ensuring uninterrupted education and career opportunities in America.

3.  Backup Option for F-1 Students

Many wealthy Indian families in Dubai send children to study in the U.S. under F-1 visas. EB-5 provides:

• A secure immigration backup if H-1B sponsorship fails.
• The option to make the student (if over 18) the primary applicant, enabling a direct adjustment of status within the U.S.

4.  Full Freedom of Career and Location

Unlike H-1B or L-1 visas tied to a single employer or state, EB-5 green cards provide:

• Complete work freedom for both the investor and spouse.
• Ability to pursue business ownership, entrepreneurship, or flexible career choices.
• No restriction on where to live within the U. S.

5.  Lock in Lower Investment Requirements

USCIS has previously increased EB-5 minimum amounts, and more hikes are expected. Filing now allows Dubai-based Indian investors to lock in the $800,000 threshold and secure a priority date, protecting their families from future cost increases and policy delays.