Sharan Hegde Reveals the Dark Reality of Buying a US Green Card: $800K to $5M Overnight?

In a very gripping new episode, finance creator Sharan Hegde teams up with an immigration expert Deepesh Deshmukh, Director of DSquare Global, to break briefly down a massive shakeup in US immigration policy– and why the Indian investors are in a huge frenzy.

What's Really Happening?

The US EB-5 visa program has long allowed the high-net-worth individuals to secure a green card by investing in a $800,000 and creating 10 American jobs. But under President Trump's newest proposal, a dramatic shift is coming– dubbed as the “Gold Card”.

What is the Gold Card?

Although the name "Gold Card" sounds much luxurious, but it's essentially a green card with a new price tag. Trump's administration plans aim to raise the investment threshold from $800K to about a jaw-dropping $5 million.

“Why would anyone invest $5M when the same green card was still available for $800K?”- Deepesh Deshmukh

Why the Panic?

Investors all across the globe, especially from India, are highly rushing to apply before the new rule kicks in. The drastic price hike has created an urgency– and confusion too. If implemented, it could make the dream of US permanent residency far less accessible.

Sharan's Take

Always true to his style, Sharan Hegde simplifies the complex policy shifts for his wide audience. He smartly questions the logic behind the steep hike and its huge impact on global investors. 

His platform continues to empower the viewers with some real-time financial and geopolitical insights.

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Hence, If you or someone you know is considering the EB-5 route to the US immigration, only now may be the final window before the rules finally change forever.

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