Trump Gold Card vs EB-5 visa: What Indian investors need to know about US residency options

Indian investors compare EB-5 immigrant investor program with Trump's Gold Card initiative.

Sandeep Wadhwa, Chairperson of Fay Invest Group and FAY EB-5, notes the two pathways represent different approaches to investment migration.

India filed 668 EB-5 petitions in Q1 FY2026, surpassing China's 649 filings, becoming the largest source market.

EB-5 applicant pool now includes first-generation entrepreneurs, technology founders, and families planning for children's higher education.

EB-5 unreserved category reached annual quota by June 2026, making rural reserved categories more important for applicants.