US residency, once viewed primarily as a relocation milestone for career advancement, is increasingly seen by Indian families as a long-term strategic asset. Rather than enabling work and mobility alone, a Green Card is becoming central to broader family planning, integrating education, financial structuring, investment opportunities, and multigenerational security. This shift is particularly evident among individuals on temporary visas such as F-1 and H-1B, who are exploring more permanent, investment-based pathways.
Chaitrali Karve, Senior Director, North America at LCR Capital Partners, notes that this perspective is especially relevant in today’s labor market. She explains, “For FY 2026, USCIS received registrations for approximately 336,153 unique H-1B beneficiaries, but only 118,660 were selected to compete for the annual cap of 85,000 visas, a selection rate of roughly 35.3 percent. In practical terms, many high-skilled professionals still have to base major career decisions on a lottery system. Permanent residency removes that layer of uncertainty.”
