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1. L1 - EB1 is probably your best shot.

2. Do not disqualify EB-5, with a right connection or contact, it can be painless, since you get GC in 3 years. Also if you invest in what is economically distressed area 500,000 would suffice. (especially since you have start-ups with exits 500K may not be out of your reach).

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L1-EB1 is a good idea if I can do it through one of my startups. Working for a big corp outside US for a year, and then moving back and doing the Green card work would involve lot of uncertainties and a commitment of at least 2 years to this process.

EB-5 is a good idea. That is the plan after giving EB-1 a shot.

It's unfortunate to have to go through so many hoops just because of your country of birth. I owe a good part of my success to US and want to contribute back. However, the system is making it very very difficult.

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