The Daily Stat: Vast Majority of U.S. Entrepreneur Visas Go to Investors from China

 

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April 02, 2014 Vast Majority of U.S. Entrepreneur Visas Go to Investors from China More than 80% of last year's special U.S. visas for immigrant entrepreneurs were issued to people from China, up from just 13% a decade ago, according to CNN. The EB-5 visa program, which requires a commitment of $500,000 and a promise to create 10 jobs in America, is increasingly affordable to entrepreneurs in China, where household wealth is booming. The U.S. program is inexpensive in comparison with, say, Australia's, which requires an investment of $4.5 million. SOURCE: Rich Chinese Overwhelm U.S. Visa Program

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