Most of these changes are for investors from non-E-treaty nations as the bill can strictly limit the CBI program need in E-2 treaty countries. Many investors choose this visa because an E-2 visa has a shorter processing time than an EB-5 visa.

Foreign nationals who have exceptional ability (including businesspersons, scientists and artists), and professionals with advanced degrees or equivalent qualifications can immigrate to the USA under the employment-based second preference (EB-2) visa. After entering USA, immig...