Investment immigration programs typically refer to EB-5 investment immigration. The EB-5 visa program allows foreign nationals to obtain a green card by investing in a U.S. business, allowing them to become lawful permanent residents of the United States. EB-5 visa holders can live and work permanently in the United States with their spouse and children under the age of 21. The program was created by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to increase investment in the U.S. economy. The EB-5 visa program has undergone several years of reform to drive demand for this visa. Reforms include establishing EB-5 regional centers through pilot programs, among others. Compared with other immigration methods, the threshold for applying for EB-5 is lower. However, due to the suspension of the policy, Congress has not made a clear statement on the restart. Applicants need to consult a professional immigration lawyer to plan ahead and make the best preparations.

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The E-2 program is an immigrant visa program that enables certain foreign nationals (treaty countries) to start their businesses in the United States for a temporary period of time. E-2 visa may be extended upon the satisfaction of certain requirements. E-2 Investors must be nationals of countries that have bilateral investment treaties and navigation treaties with the United States. It is valid for 5 years and can be extended for 5 years each time, and can be extended an unlimited number of times. It gives the holder's children the right to receive higher education in the United States, often with in-state tuition.