I learnt about the EB-5 visa option soon after starting my job in the US. I would like to know if there’s a deadline for H-1B visa holders to apply, should I wait some years before starting the process?
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Lynne Feldman
EB-5 Immigration attorneysThere is no deadline. The H-1B is your right to remain in the U.S. and work and the EB-5 is a path to permanent residency (green card) for you and they may both pend together.
Michael A Harris, Esq
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYou can apply as soon as you wish. The H-1B visa is a dual intent visa which allows you to seek permanent residence at the same time while maintaining your H-1B status. If you have the capital funds ready to invest, you can start immediately (and you may wish to for various reasons changing.
Jimena G Cabrera
EB-5 Immigration attorneysThere is no specific deadline by which you must apply; you are free to submit your application now or at a later date. Applying for the EB-5 visa does not affect your H-1B status. Also, keep in mind that the investment amount is scheduled to increase on January 1, 2027.
Peter Zhang
EB-5 Immigration attorneysThe H-1B is a nonimmigrant classification that permits dual intent, allowing the beneficiary to pursue lawful permanent residency without compromising their nonimmigrant status. Accordingly, an individual in H-1B status may file an EB-5 immigrant petition together with a concurrently filed adjustment of status application at any time.
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