For Vietnamese investors considering the path to U.S. permanent residency through investment, the most frequently asked question isn’t “how much money do I need” — it’s “how long does it take to get a green card.” As we move into the second half of 2026, the adjudication picture for the EB-5 Visa program has shifted

In recent years, more and more Vietnamese people have been interested in getting a green card through EB5 investment. However, the minimum investment amount of up to $800,000 (TEA areas) or $1,050,000 (non-TEA areas) has led many investors to consider using an EB5 loan instead of gathering all the cash at once. Taking out a

2026 is considered by immigration experts to be a pivotal period for the EB5 investment program — the pathway to a U.S. green card through job-creating investments for American workers. A wave of changes involving minimum capital thresholds, inflation-based adjustment schedules, Visa Bulletin developments, and especially the grandfathering deadline of September 30, 2026, is making

For workers pursuing an employment-based U.S. green card, every month of waiting can become a burden — financially, in terms of residency status, and in terms of long-term planning for the whole family. In that context, the premium processing service for labor sponsorship petitions stands out as an appealing option: by paying an additional fee,

The U.S. Department of State has officially released the July Visa Bulletin, marking an especially favorable period for Vietnamese citizens on the path to U.S. permanent residency. Based on the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, the two programs that the Vietnamese community cares about most — EB-3 Skilled Workers and EB-5 — both maintain a positive

For many Vietnamese who are studying, working, or staying in the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas, adjusting to EB5 status right on U.S. soil is a short and convenient path toward a permanent green card. Yet a seemingly abstract legal concept — immigrant intent — can become the deciding factor in whether an applicant’s case is

As the United States continues to face labor shortages across a wide range of essential industries, the immigration path based on skills and work experience is becoming more appealing than ever. However, not everyone is an ideal candidate for this category, and identifying the right profile can save a significant amount of time, cost, and

For decades, the pathway “F-1 → OPT → H1B Visa → Employment-Based Green Card” has been viewed as the ideal route helping Vietnamese and international students turn their dream of settling in the U.S. into reality. However, entering 2026, an unprecedented series of changes — including sponsorship fees, wage-based selection mechanisms, and the new Adjustment