Need advice as a high schooler

As the title stated, I’m a high schooler living in the states. I was brought here when I was around 4 and will definitely not get the gc before I reach 21. So I’m just trying to do my best in academics for now with the limitations a h4 visa presents.

What I primarily need advice is on continuing my stay in the US after I finish college. Like what’s the best path moving forward that won’t send me into a h1b hellhole loop? I don’t want to keep renewing a contract every 6 years forever like my parents.

My dad said something about NIW/EB2 in passing and I saw on Reddit something about getting ~$1M to then apply to EB5? Which pathway to citizenship would be the fastest?

I’m currently on track to study (bio, chemical or civil)engineering in college, but I also have enough intro credits and interest to peruse biochem or more specialized fields in healthcare. I’m thinking radiology. My state school is good for both healthcare and engineering, and my stats would get me into some t30s.

P.S. I can’t openly talk about our status with my parents, they’re incredibly pessimistic. I only found out that I’m a H4 a few months ago and not a LPR when applying for a program in my state. All I know is that I moved to the states in 2015 and my dad moved in 2013.

Anyways, thank you for taking the time to help a burnt out high schooler.

Posted Aug 7, 2025, 12:46 AM UTC

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