Every November, families across the United States pause to reflect on the people, choices, and opportunities that shape their lives. For those considering a transition to permanent residency, this season often brings a simple but important question: What could life look like one year from now if we take the first step today?
For prospective EB-5 investors, the answer can be meaningful. The coming year may bring greater security, clearer mobility, and a more stable future for the entire family.
This moment of reflection can mark the beginning of a long-term decision that pays dividends well beyond the holiday season. With today’s EB-5 landscape—priority processing for rural projects, strong approval rates, and clearer pathways for families abroad—many investors find themselves feeling genuinely grateful within months of starting the process.
Below, we outline the key reasons EB-5 investors may find themselves giving thanks by next Thanksgiving, framed as future “thank yous” to yourself.
Thankful for a Career Without Visa Roadblocks
Thankful My Children Can Thrive in U.S. Schools
Thankful College Admissions No Longer Feel Like an Obstacle Course
Thankful We’re on a Path Toward American Citizenship
Thankful for the Freedom to Live Anywhere We Want
Thankful Access to Top-Tier Healthcare Is No Longer a Concern
Thankful for Retirement Stability Down the Road
Thankful Our Family’s Future Feels Unified
Thankful for Stability in an Uncertain World
Thankful for Expanded Wealth-Building Opportunities
This Thanksgiving, Consider the Gratitude Your Future Self Might Feel
Thankful for a Career Without Visa Roadblocks
Imagine being free to choose an employer, switch industries, or launch your own business; all without worrying about maintaining a sponsored visa or staying tied to a specific company.
For many prospective U.S. immigrants, traditional work visas come with limits and constant uncertainty: annual caps, corporate sponsorship, job-change complications, and long-term insecurity.
By contrast, once you have your EB-5 Green Card, or even while your adjustment of status is pending if you qualify for concurrent filing, you can obtain work authorization that lets you pursue professional opportunities on your terms.
Next Thanksgiving, your gratitude may sound something like:
“I’m thankful I can finally work where I want, for whom I want, doing what inspires me without immigration restrictions controlling my career.”
Thankful My Children Can Thrive in U.S. Schools
Parents often cite this as one of their greatest motivations.
With U.S. permanent residency, children gain access to America’s public school system, a system known for its broad extracurricular offerings, diverse academic pathways, and openness to innovation in learning.
What’s more, many families appreciate that U.S. education focuses not only on memorization but on critical thinking, creativity, and personal development.
Next Thanksgiving, you may be saying:
“I’m grateful my kids are adjusting well, learning in an English-speaking environment, building confidence, and preparing for a promising future.”
Thankful College Admissions No Longer Feel Like an Obstacle Course
University admissions in the U.S. are competitive, but being treated as a domestic student (rather than an international applicant) can open doors.
Permanent residents often benefit from:
- More favorable admissions considerations.
- Lower tuition in many states (sometimes dramatically lower).
- Access to scholarships and government-backed financial aid.
- Fewer bureaucratic hurdles during enrollment.
For families planning ahead, this advantage alone can translate into tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings over several years.
By next Thanksgiving, you or your child may be saying:
“I’m thankful applying to college didn’t feel impossible, and that we saved money in the process.”
Thankful We’re on a Path Toward American Citizenship
For many immigrants, the EB-5 program is not just about living in the U.S.; it’s about eventually belonging to it.
Once you hold a Green Card for five years, you can apply for naturalization and become a U.S. citizen, gaining the right to vote, hold a U.S. passport, and enjoy the long-term security that comes with full civic membership.
By next Thanksgiving, you may be reflecting:
“I’m grateful we chose a program that aligns not just with temporary relocation but with our long-term future.”
Thankful for the Freedom to Live Anywhere We Want
From vibrant metropolitan centers to quiet suburbs and scenic rural communities, the U.S. offers enormous geographic variety, and Green Card holders can choose any of it.
If warm winters appeal to you, states like Florida or California offer year-round sunshine. If you prefer four distinct seasons, Colorado or the Northeast may be a better fit. And for those looking for strong growth and more affordable living, Texas and the Carolinas continue to stand out as compelling options.
Permanent residency even makes international travel easier, with fewer re-entry restrictions than most nonimmigrant visas impose.
By next year’s Thanksgiving dinner, you might tell your friends:
“I’m thankful we found a city that feels like home.”
Thankful Access to Top-Tier Healthcare Is No Longer a Concern
America’s healthcare system hosts some of the world’s most advanced hospitals, treatments, and specialists.
EB-5 investors who gain permanent residency, and even those still awaiting it while living in the U.S., can access a variety of health insurance options, including private plans, employer-sponsored coverage, and other marketplace offerings.
By next Thanksgiving, you may find comfort in saying:
“I’m thankful that no matter what happens, my family can receive high-quality medical care.”
Thankful for Retirement Stability Down the Road
Getting a Green Card today sets the stage for retirement benefits tomorrow.
Permanent residents who work in the U.S. and pay into Social Security eventually become eligible for retirement income, disability benefits, and certain survivor benefits for their families.
While this may not be front-of-mind during your Thanksgiving meal this year, your future self might look back and say:
“I’m thankful we made a long-term investment in stability and security.”
Thankful Our Family’s Future Feels Unified
One of the most valued aspects of the EB-5 program is that it brings families together under one immigration umbrella. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 receive the same immigration classification as the primary investor.
This makes it possible to build a shared life in the U.S., rather than navigating separate visa categories, restrictions, and expiration dates.
By next Thanksgiving, the reflection may be simple:
“I’m thankful our whole family made this journey together.”
Thankful for Stability in an Uncertain World
Economic fluctuations and political instability are realities in many regions worldwide. The U.S. offers a resilient economy, rule of law, and long-standing democratic institutions.
For global families seeking predictability, the EB-5 program often represents not just an investment pathway, but a personal safety net.
Next Thanksgiving, you may express gratitude for something deeper than opportunity:
“I’m thankful we chose a country where our future feels secure.”
Thankful for Expanded Wealth-Building Opportunities
For many families, becoming a U.S. resident opens doors that were simply out of reach before. The United States remains one of the world’s most dynamic environments for career growth, entrepreneurship, and long-term wealth creation. Whether you’re launching a business, advancing in a competitive industry, or helping your children step into world-class educational and professional networks, the atmosphere of opportunity is hard to match.
Permanent residency also allows families to build and preserve wealth more confidently—establishing businesses, investing in new ventures, and creating a foundation that can be passed on to future generations.
By next Thanksgiving, you may find yourself grateful for the momentum, clarity, and possibility that came with building your future in a place where opportunity grows quickly and lasts across generations.
This Thanksgiving, Consider the Gratitude Your Future Self Might Feel
Thanksgiving isn’t only about reflecting on the past; it’s also a moment to imagine the life you hope to be thankful for in the years ahead. For many families, beginning the EB-5 process becomes a meaningful turning point—one that brings greater stability, broader opportunities, and the ability to give their children a future full of choices. It also marks the first step toward becoming part of the American story.
Today’s EB-5 landscape offers advantages unlike any previous era, including priority processing, reserved visa availability, and the option to file concurrently. For investors ready to move forward, these benefits can turn long-term aspirations into tangible progress within months.
If you’re ready to explore your EB-5 options and build a personalized immigration strategy, our team is here to help. EB5AN has guided more than 2,700 families from over 70 countries on their path to permanent residency, offering low-risk regional center projects backed by a 100% USCIS project approval rate.
To learn more about the EB-5 opportunities available to you, schedule a free call with our expert team today.
