EB-5

H-1B changed in 2026: wage-weighted selection, a court-blocked $100,000 fee and a proposed $103,265 fee. Compare the main H-1B alternatives, including EB-5, EB-2/EB-3, NIW, O-1 and L-1, and see why EB-5 set-asides are current for India.

Undecided between EB-5, EB-3 and the Portugal Golden Visa? Start with four questions on budget, work, US vs EU goals and time in-country, then compare cost, family coverage, citizenship paths and timelines for 2026.

The real return on an EB-5 is not the investment. It is what a U.S. green card changes for your children. Official data on H-1B odds, student aid, earnings and the 2026-27 EB-5 dates.