India, Aug. 12 -- USCIS will release EB-5 regulations in November that will help investors understand how long they must maintain their contributions in the investor program in order to be eligible for green cards.

Investors that make the required investment in a US-based business and create or maintain ten permanent full-time jobs for eligible US workers are allowed to apply for lawful permanent residence and get a Green Card under the EB-5 visa program.

The EB-5 visa program requires a minimum capital of $1,050,000, whereas the Targeted Employment Area needs a minimum of $8,000,000.

A federal court issued an order in a lawsuit concerning the "sustainment period" for money invested through the EB-5 visa program.

The disputed topic wa...