5. What are the benefits of the green card?

Reasons that foreigners might want to gain permanent residence in the United States vary, and finally attaining a green card helps reach desires such as:

Investors with permanent residence under the EB-5 program are provided all benefits a United States resident is provided.
Business investments, personal investments and any family members are safe within U.S. borders. Family members of the investors who hold a ""green card"" can enter and remain in the U.S. as long as they choose. --Investors themselves are free to enter and exit the U.S. for personal or business reasons
People who have permanent resident status are allowed to travel in and out of the U.S. without a visa
Investors in the EB-5 program can live near and/or their proprietary business anywhere in the U.S.
Investors are able to enjoy lower tuition costs at internationally recognized colleges and universities within U.S. boundaries
Compared to larger industrial nations, the cost of living in the U.S. is reasonably less
Similar to the cost of living, consumer goods, services and housing are reasonably less than comparable nations
Investors or family members who decide to attend a U.S. college or university and work after graduation can make reliable resources needed to pay for undergraduate school and/or attend postgraduate schools.
The U.S. has many government support programs; public schools, health and medical treatment, social security, education
After the potential investor completes the full application process, family members are able to come to the U.S. and attain citizenship after 5 years --Once an investor attains a permanent resident status, he or she will never have to renew or re-apply People who apply through other programs, such as the E-2 and H programs, have limitations and may have to complete additional filings with the USCIS or Department of State. Beyond that, U.S. immigration laws may be amended in the future and may prevent approval if renewal or re-application is needed. "