India, Aug. 1 -- Indian professionals on H-1B visas are increasingly exploring the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as a pathway to US permanent residency, according to Piyush Gupta, Vice President at CanAm Enterprises, India and Middle East. The investment immigration firm said the shift is being driven by concerns around employer dependency, H-1B lottery uncertainty and the growing use of concurrent filing options.

"The core profile of the Indian EB-5 applicant remains practical and career-focused," Piyush Gupta told HT.com. The expert added that the applicant pool includes "H-1B visa holders who want to escape employer dependency and secure professional mobility, and students who want to avoid the annual H-1B lottery."

The expert also...