CHINESE INVESTORS "BUY" US GREEN CARDS FOR $1M -- BBC NEWS

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As the US debates how to reform its immigration system - and deal with roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the country - wealthy foreigners already have a legal route to a new life in America.

A visa programme called EB-5 offers overseas investors the opportunity to get permanent residence - a green card - in return for $1m (£614,000). In areas with high unemployment, the visas are available for a $500,000 investment.

The BBC's Franz Strasser takes a closer look at the program.

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