Overview
- Immigration lawyers and consultants in China and India report little to no follow-through or formal applications since detailed guidance was released last week.
- Advisers cite vague instructions and no clearly defined pathway to permanent residency or citizenship as key deterrents for prospective applicants.
- Experts note the program sits within EB-1 and EB-2 categories without its own visa allocation, exposing applicants to existing backlogs and potential delays.
- At a listed price of $1 million per person plus a $15,000 fee, the offer is viewed as costlier for families than EB-5, which covers dependents under a single qualifying investment.
- Security screenings by the Department of Homeland Security and visible skepticism on prediction markets—where 91% expect zero sales in 2025—underscore the hesitant market response.