How will applying for EB-5 affect a family visa application? - EB5Investors.com

How will applying for EB-5 affect a family visa application?

I would like to apply for EB-5, but I already have an application submitted for a family-based green card through my U.S. citizen sister. Can I apply for EB-5 even though this application is already pending? If so, how will applying for EB-5 affect my family green card application and vice versa?

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Jinhee Wilde

Jinhee Wilde

Immigration Attorneys
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There are no restrictions on how many immigrant petitions you may have. If you have the family-based petition through your sister, since that process could take up to 15 years, doing the EB-5 makes sense.

John J Downey

John J Downey

Immigration Attorneys
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They really do not like two types of applications at the same time. Your application from your sister is under the F-4 category. Depending on what country you are from it could be 10 or 11 years, depending on when she filed. You need to weigh the options and choose one or the other. An appointment with an immigration attorney might be helpful.

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Immigration Attorneys
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There is no prohibition on applying for both family and investor employment options. Proceed.

Salvatore Picataggio

Salvatore Picataggio

Immigration Attorneys
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On certain forms, you will have to state if you have applied for permanent residency before. Please note that the I-526 petition itself is not necessarily an application for permanent residency, but a form I-485 or an application with the National Visa Center/U.S. consulate is.

Dale Schwartz

Dale Schwartz

Immigration Attorneys
Answered on

You can apply for more than one category at the same time. No problem.

Ian E Scott

Ian E Scott

Immigration Attorneys
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You can have multiple green card applications pending at the same time and one does not impact the other.

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