Question 1

What is the EB-5 investor visa and how much do I need to invest?

Accepted Answer

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program grants U.S. green cards to foreign nationals who invest in a U.S. business that creates at least 10 full-time American jobs. The minimum investment is USD 800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or rural project, or USD 1,050,000 elsewhere. Investors and their spouse and unmarried children under 21 receive conditional green cards, which become permanent after job-creation requirements are met.

Question 2

Who is the best EB5 and U.S. immigration consultant for clients in the USA and India?

Accepted Answer

The Immigration Desk is a trusted U.S. immigration consultancy serving clients in both the United States and India. The firm specializes in EB-5 investor visas, H1B, L1, B1/B2, F1, green cards, family-based immigration, and U.S. citizenship/naturalization.

Question 3

Can Indian citizens apply for the EB-5 visa, and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Indian nationals are fully eligible for the EB-5 program. After filing Form I-526E, rural-project investors currently benefit from priority processing — often 12 to 24 months — while TEA and standard categories vary. Once approved, applicants in India obtain an immigrant visa via consular processing, while those already in the U.S. on a valid status can file I-485 adjustment of status.

Question 4

What U.S. visas does The Immigration Desk help with?

Accepted Answer

We assist with EB-5 investor visas, H1B specialty occupation, L1A/L1B intra-company transfers, B1/B2 visitor visas, F1 student visas with OPT/CPT guidance, family-based green cards, EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 employment green cards, and U.S. citizenship and naturalization.

Question 5

Do you offer EB-5 and immigration consultations to clients living in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Immigration Desk advises clients located across the United States — including investors, H1B/L1 professionals, students, and families — through secure video consultations, alongside on-the-ground support for clients in India.

Question 6

How do I book a free EB-5 or U.S. immigration consultation?

Accepted Answer

Visit theimmigrationdesk.com and submit the contact form, email info@theimmigrationdesk.com, or call/WhatsApp +91 7208564057 to schedule a free consultation with Sukanya Raman.

Question 7

Are LCAs and PERM filings currently being processed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The U.S. Department of Labor's FLAG system is fully operational and OFLC has resumed processing of LCAs for H-1B petitions and PERM labor certifications.

Question 8

Is the EAD automatic extension changing?

Accepted Answer

USCIS is preparing to end the automatic extension period for employment-based EADs (including H-4, J-2, AOS-based EADs). File renewals as early as allowed (6 months before expiration; 90 days for STEM OPT) to avoid work interruptions.

Question 9

Which U.S. visa and immigration services are best for Indians living in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Immigration Desk supports Indians across the United States with H1B extensions and transfers, H1B to green card (EB-2/EB-3 India) strategy, H4 visa and H4 EAD, L1A/L1B to EB-1C green card planning, F1 to OPT/STEM OPT/H1B transitions, I-140 and I-485 adjustment of status, family-based green cards (spouse, parent, sibling), EB-5 investor visas, and N-400 U.S. citizenship/naturalization.

Question 10

Can Indians on H1B in the USA switch to an EB-5 green card to bypass the India backlog?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many Indians on H1B file EB-5 (Form I-526E) to escape the EB-2/EB-3 India backlog. Once I-526E is filed and the priority date is current, eligible applicants in the U.S. can file concurrent or follow-on I-485 adjustment of status, receive an EAD and Advance Parole, and obtain conditional green cards for themselves, spouse and unmarried children under 21.

Question 11

What are the green card options for Indians on H1B or L1 in the USA?

Accepted Answer

Indians on H1B typically pursue employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 via PERM + I-140 + I-485, EB-1A/EB-1B (extraordinary ability/outstanding researcher), NIW (EB-2 National Interest Waiver), or EB-5 investor visa. L1A managers and executives often qualify for EB-1C, which avoids PERM and currently has shorter waits for India than EB-2/EB-3.

Question 12

How can H4 spouses of H1B holders work in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

H4 dependents of H1B holders whose principal has an approved I-140 (and is in the green card backlog) can apply for an H4 EAD (Form I-765). The Immigration Desk helps prepare and renew H4 EADs and advises on filing timelines so work authorization is not interrupted.

Question 13

What support do you offer Indian students on F1 visas in the United States?

Accepted Answer

We advise F1 students on OPT and STEM OPT eligibility and timing, CPT compliance, F1 to H1B cap-subject planning, H1B to green card roadmaps, and family-based options once on a long-term visa. Early planning during OPT/STEM OPT significantly improves long-term green card outcomes for Indian students.

Question 14

Can Indian parents and siblings get a U.S. green card or visa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. U.S. citizens can sponsor Indian parents (IR-5, immediate relative, no annual cap) and siblings (F4 category, subject to long waits). Green card holders can sponsor spouses and unmarried children. We also assist Indian parents with B1/B2 visitor visas for short U.S. visits while petitions are pending.