After a DS-230 form has been approved and a visa granted, how long does the EB-5 applicant have before he/she has to move to the United States in order to start the two year conditional permanent residency period?
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A Olusanjo Omoniyi
Immigration attorneysIn order to start the two year conditional permanent residency period, an applicant must move to the United States within 180 days after the immigrant visa is approved.
Jimena G Cabrera
Immigration attorneysYou need to enter the United States within six months. The consular officer may issue a replacement of the visa if you can show that you were unable to enter the country for reasons beyond your control.
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Immigration attorneysGenerally the immigrant visa is valid for six months, unless the medical exam expires earlier.
John J Downey
Immigration attorneysI believe it is a period of 90 days, but check with the U.S. consulate in your country.
Salvatore Picataggio
Immigration attorneysYour EB-5 visa will only be valid for a short time (maybe six months) to allow you to enter the United States.
Abhinav Lohia
Immigration attorneysAn alien investor has six months to enter the United States from the date of his green card approval.
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