由于H1-B抽签的不确定性以及转绿卡过长的等待时间，越来越多的留美学生选择通过EB-5投资移民的方式取得绿卡。

那么，问题来了，

如果我持F1/E3签证在美国境内，是否可以申请EB-5呢？我是否需要先回国，重新在护照上签注盖章呢？

这是外服咨询部同事们们经常被问到的问题。对此，Mona Shah & Associates律所这样解答：

但是关于非移民签证的时间问题，需要注意：

Question: Can I apply for an EB-5 Visa while in the US on an E3 Visa?I am presently in the US on an F1. Can I apply for an EB-5 Visa and do I need to leave the country to get my passport stamped?

Answer: Yes, you will be able to apply for an immigrant visa through the EB-5 program while in the U.S. such on a non-immigrant visa, such as an E-2, E-3, L, H1-B, and F1. However, you must maintain legal status in the U.S. If your non-immigrant visa is expiring, and you cannot change status or extend status, then you must depart the U.S. If this is the case, once your EB-5 petition has been approved, you must apply for the visa through your country’s consulate/embassy. If you are in legal status at the time your EB-5 petition has been approved, you can then “adjust” your status without having to leave the U.S.