In October and November, the United States received another 307 applications from India for what is often referred to as the "golden visa." More than 70% of H-1B visas have been awarded to Indians in recent years. Applications from countries that account for more than 7% of the total EB-5 visas available are put on a waitlist. After graduating in 2013, he wanted to settle in the country but felt the H-1B program was too restrictive. He applied for an EB-5 visa in 2015, while working on an H-1B, and got his green card in 2017.

Source: CNN April 25, 2018 14:37 UTC