Dale M. Schwartz is an EB-5 immigration attorney at Dale M. Schwartz & Associates LLP in Atlanta. His firm primarily focuses on defending immigration deportation and removal cases, along with handling employment-based visas, permanent residency applications, adjustment of status, labor certification, marriage-based green card, and legal asylum cases.
Dale M. Schwartz and Associates LLP is dedicated to offering its clients the best and the most efficient solutions to their immigration issues. The firm has represented its clients before USCIS, U.S. consulates, Department of State, and other federally-administered agencies. It has an international clientele, varying from transnational corporations to individuals from various walks of life.
Attorney Schwartz has been an editor of the Georgia Law Review and the Georgia State Bar Journal, 1967-68, and has written several articles on the topic of immigration law. He was appointed as the national president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association in 1986 to 1987. He also co-chaired the Immigration Law Committee of the Section of Litigation of the American Bar Association, and was appointed by Lee Iacocca as the chairman of the S.E. United States for the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. His selection as one of the “2012 Georgia Trend Legal Elite for Immigration Law” by his colleagues is a mark of his reputable rank in the community.
He also serves on several national boards on refugee and immigration issues, and has offered his expert opinion by appearing as a witness to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on immigration legislation committees. His expertise is also often sought by national radio stations and TV programs, such as 60 Minutes and Nightline.
He attended Vanderbilt University and George Washington University for his Bachelor of Arts, and earned his law degree from University of Georgia in 1965. He has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Georgia and the U.S. Supreme Court. He currently teaches immigration law as an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law.
Answers to EB-5 721 Questions Answered
- When do I need to show proof of Covid vaccination when applying for an EB-5 visa?
- How can I apply for a student visa and an EB-5 visa at the same time?
- How can I use cryptocurrency for my EB-5 visa investment?
- My E2 status expires in one month and my I-485 application and combo card has been pending for 14 months. Are they still processing combo cards?
- How can I start a business while I am on a conditional green card for EB-5?
- What happens if I file my EB-5 petition with the $500K amount and then the amount increases before my I-526 petition is adjudicated?
- How does tax on EB-5 investments work prior to the investor getting a conditional green card?
- What happens if my I-485 for my EB-5 visa is rejected while I am on an F-1 visa?
- How can I travel on an F-1 visa while my I-5 visa is temporarily refused?
- How can same-sex married couples apply for EB-5 on the same application?
- How does the EB-5 regional center program lapse impact I-829 petitions?
- How can I remove a dependent from my I-829 petition for EB-5?
- How can I set my EB-5 visa interview in the U.S. since I cannot get back to my country because of Covid restrictions?
- Can I use my brothers address to open an account in the US for my EB-5 application?
- What happens if the company filed bankruptcy after I filed I-485 for my EB-5 visa?
- I as the main EB-5 applicant got my green card approved before June 30 but my spouse did not. What can we do?
- Is my conditional green card status illegal now that the EB-5 regional center program is on hold?
- How can an EB-5 regional center project be transitioned into a direct investment project?
- What can I do to make USCIS send my approved EB-5 case to the NVC?
- Can my brother, who is a U.S. citizen, gift me funds for my direct EB-5 visa and also be a partner in the business?
- How will the lapse of the EB-5 regional center program affect my ability to seek an extension of my I-829 18 month receipt from USCIS?
- How can I appeal to get my EB-5 visa issued while waiting for the program to be reauthorized?
- What happens with combo card processing while the EB-5 program awaits reauthorization?
- What happens with my EB-5 application now when Vietnam is current in the August visa bulletin?
- Will my dependent child face student visa issues with an approved I-526 but before NVC contact?
- How can I file I-485 based on EB-3 with my spouse, while I’m on temporary green card for EB-5?
- WILL THE NVC KEEP PROCESSING EB-5 VISA APPLICATIONS BASED ON APPROVED REGIONAL CENTER EB-5 PETITIONS?
- How will the lapse of the EB-5 regional center program impact my consular interview this month?
- Since the EB-5 RC reauthorization has lapsed, will USCIS adjudicate AP Combo Card applications while putting I-485 applications on-hold?
- Are all EB-5 visas processed through CSC and how can I speed up the process?
- What happens with my EB-5 application and investment now when the EB-5 program was not reauthorized?
- What happens if I apply for EB-5 now at $500K and then USCIS increases the investment amount?
- Since I have invested $900,000 in a TEA, what happens with my EB-5 application now since the investment amount has returned to $500,000?
- Do I file a DS-260 form or an I-485 form for my EB-5 application if my kids are already studying in the U.S.?
- How will it impact future visa applications if my visa was revoked due to EB-5 fraud?
- How can I apply for expedited processing for my EB-5 application?
- Can I add my spouse to my EB-5 application later if I indicated “No” to “Applying for Visa Abroad” in I-526?
- How can I apply for EB-5 as an F-1 visa holder without leaving the United States?
- What happens if an EB-5 project has created sufficient jobs, but fails to be completed? How does it impact my EB-5 green card?
- How much can I be involved in my EB-5 direct investment before I get my EAD?
- Is there still time to get our interview before the EB-5 regional center reauthorization deadline of June 30?
- Why is my wife receiving a biometric letter even though she is not applying for EB-5 with the I-829?
- Could my EB-5 visa processing time change if I change my citizenship?
- What happens to an I-829 petition if the principal EB-5 applicant files and then leaves the country?
- How can I apply for an expediate process at NVC for my EB-5 application?
- Does having a virtual office in a TEA qualify as a physical presence for EB-5?
- How long should I expect it to take to transfer an approved EB-5 I-526 from USCIS to NVC?
- How can I combine applications for F-1 and EB-5 visas?
- How can I qualify for EB-5 if my passport is expired?
- What does it mean when an EB-5 regional center has created 80% of the jobs for a project?
- If I do EB-5 direct investment, how can I hire my friends and family members?
- What are the chances of a successful Writ of mandamus if there is reasonable delay in an EB-5 I-485 adjudication?
- My I-526 was approved in December but USCIS still has not sent my EB-5 case to the NVC. What can I do?
- How do I change my address on a pending EB-5 visa application?
- At what point in the EB-5 process can we get our investment back?
- How long does an Indian EB-5 applicant need to wait for I-526 approval?
- How can we as EB-5 investors use the address of a friend or relative for a re-entry permit application?
- How can I as a Chinese EB-5 investor do the consular interview in Japan, where I live?
- Our approved EB-5 I-526 was sent to NVC by mistake, but is it possible to file the I-485 now or do we have to wait for a fee bill?
- What are the EB-5 job creation requirements for the direct investment route?
- Why are the I-485 processing times for EB-5 so long?
- How can I change my EB-5 adjustment of status on an I-485 to consular processing before the I-526 decision?
- How is the EB-5 case processing time calculated when I transfer service centers?
- My I-526 visa was approved in February 2021, however how come there is no fee bill raised by NVS?
- How can I make sure my child doesn”t age out on my EB-5 application?
- How can I move forward with my approved I-526 when the American embassy is closed in Russia?
- How long does it take USCIS to send me electronic notification of receipt of my I-829 form?
- How can I change my attorney in the middle of my EB-5 process to file RFE documents?
- What will happen with my EB-5 application now when Mayorkas ratified the 2019 EB-5 modernization regulations?
- How can I file for an F-1 visa while having a pending I-526 for EB-5?
- How do I create an EB-5 project in a TEA?
- How can I as an EB-5 dependent withdraw from an EB-5 petition?
- If a common law marriage is recognized in my home country, how can I add my partner as a dependent on my EB-5 application?
- How will a DUI misdemeanor impact my EB-5 visa application?
- How can I set up my own EB-5 regional center or rent one?
- How can I use my real estate investment equity to apply for EB-5?
- What should I do as an EB-5 investor if my spouse did not receive an official I-829 notice of receipt?
- Can I create a sub company in a different industry to maintain my EB-5 workforce while waiting for my I-829 decision?
- What are eligible areas to invest in for the EB-5 direct investment route?
- What would happen with my EB-5 application after June 30 if the regional center program is not extended?
- What happens with my consular processing for my EB-5 application if my country of residence change after I apply?
- How can I as an online trader prove source of funds for my EB-5 investment?
- How can I expand an existing business as part of my EB-5 direct investment?
- How will the changes to the public charge rule impact my EB-5 application?
- What can I do if I lost my passport with my i-551 stamp and was denied a return resident visa?
- How can I speed up the EB-5 adjustment of status time line?
- What can I do if USCIS has not transferred my case to NVC even though my I-824 was approved last year?
- How can I transfer from an approved I-526 to an I-I30?
- How can we file a I-485 petition while the I-526 is still pending?
- What is the tax status for F-1 students after filing for EB-5?
- How can I apply for naturalization after my I-829 was denied?
- What happens if I submit a family-based AOS after submitting an EB-5 based AOS?
- How will it impact our EB-5 process if the main applicant is overseas large part of the year?
- How will an EB-5 application impact my current L-1 visa?
- How will an error on my G-28 form impact my EB-5 I-829 petition?
- How can an Indian native transfer the EB-5 investment to the U.S.?
- How can I submit my Eb-5 investment after my application is approved so I don”t sell my assets in vain?
- How long after an RFE response does it take for USCIS to adjudicate I-526?
- How do I perform due diligence when selecting an EB-5 project?
- How can I invest in an LLC on a tourist visa or EB-5 visa?
- What should I do if I have submitted my I-485 for EB-5 but just had the I-130 approved?
- When can I as an Indian native expect an approval of my I-526 petition?
- How can I expedite the I-526 process when the NVC has not received my case file a year after approval?
- What happens if our son can not make the I-526 interview?
- How can I expedite the I-829 filing receipt since my CPR is expiring soon?
- How can I apply for a re-entry permit virtually due to Covid-19?
- Can I start a new EB-5 case with my new wife when my case for withdrawal is still pending?
- How can I make my startup a direct EB-5 investment?
- What should I do if I have no interview time and my status is expiring soon?
- What are my rights when regional center asks me to release or withdraw funds before I-526 approval?
- How can I get an EB-5 visa by investing in corporate bonds?
- What options do I have if my CPR is expiring and I have not received my I-829 receipt?
- How can I re-enter the U.S. with new green card if I have been away for more than one year?
- What will happen to my I-526 petition if I withdraw my funds from the regional center after job creation is met?
- Why is my I-485 adjudication still pending if India is current on the visa bulletin?
- When is the best time to apply for a green card if my husband is waiting for his citizenship application to be approved?
- How can I make an investment while on a tourist visa?
- How can my family members help me with my EB-5 investment?
- Can I renew my Indian passport with a pending I-765?
- How long does it take after USCIS approval to NVC case creation?
- How can I use my H-1B under cap-exempt after more than 6 years from initial approval?
- Should I include my son in my application for citizenship?
- How can I make an EB-5 investment on behalf of my sibling?
- How can an EB-5 dependent apply for I-485 while the principal petitioner goes through consular processing?
- What should I do to fix the mistakes on the DS-260 form regarding my criminal background?
- How can I check if the I-526 of an EB-5 project is approved?
- How can green card holders apply for re-entry permits outside the U.S.？
- How long does it take USCIS to process an I-526 RFE response?
- How can I apply for marriage-based green card with a pending immigration petition?
- How can an H-1b visa holder establish a startup and file for EB-5?
- Does it have to be the same type of project for redeployment?
- Can we apply for visitor visas with a pending I-526 petition?
- What should we do if we put wrong information on our DS-260 form?
- Which field office processes I-485 cases faster?
- Should I file for Writ of Mandamus if my I-526 is pending for two years?
- How can we get our EB-5 investment back?
- How can I enter the U.S. with an expired green card and two I-797 notices?
- What is the processing time for an EB-5 case converted from an E-2 business?
- How can I register a business as a visitor visa holder?
- Can USCIS send out an incorrect RFE by mistake?
- Does I-829 processing time count towards citizenship?
- How can I apply for EB-5 based on the assets of my friend?
- What is the minimum percentage of equities an EB-5 investor should buy?
- Can my husband deliberately not include me as his dependent after the I-526 approval ?
- How can we prove the source for funds from bitcoin investment for our EB-5 application?
- Should I file for writ of mandamus for my I-526 pending for two years?
- How can I renew my advance parole document outside the U.S.?
- Is taking unemployment insurance money counted as public charge?
- How long does it take to process I-829 petitions?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with an E-2 visa?
- Can I sell equity of an EB-5 enterprise and re-invest to qualify for EB-5?
- How long does it take to process an EB-5-based I-485?
- How can I withdraw my I-526 application?
- How can we get back our EB-5 investment?
- Do I need to be physically in the US to process I-829?
- Can I apply for EB-5 with a pending asylum application?
- How can I apply for an extension on my re-entry permit outside the U.S.?
- When can I get work authorization as an EB-5 investor?
- How could executive order on immigration affect I-551 renewal?
- Do I need to apply for an SB-1 visa with a pending I-829?
- Does the time spent in Puerto Rico counted for naturalization?
- Can I travel out of the U.S. with a pending I-526?
- Does USCIS require I-485 interviews for EB-5 investors currently?
- What happens if our EB-5 business cannot meet the projected revenue?
- How will the new executive order affect EB-5?
- Do I have to apply for an EB-5 visa out of my home country?
- How can EB-5 investors apply for naturalization?
- How many pages does an I-526 petition contain?
- How can an F-1 student open an LLC and invest in real estate?
- What happens to our EB-5 visas if we are overseas for over six months?
- How can I file a EB-2 I-140 with a pending EB-5 I-485?
- What is the processing time and cost of a Mandamus action?
- What is the processing time for I-526?
- How can I apply for EB-5 on H1-b?
- When should I file I-829 for my wife?
- How can I file an NIW I-140 with a pending EB-5 I-485?
- Is contacting the congressman of my state advisable for accelerating my EB-5 case?
- How can investors apply for expedited EB-5 processing?
- How can I withdraw my investment with a conditional green card?
- Why is the processing time on USCIS website much shorter than it is for my case?
- When should I file a mandamus?
- Can I get back to H-1b status if my I-829 is denied?
- How can I apply for naturalization with continuous residency breaks?
- Can green card holders enter the U.S. if forced to stay abroad for an extended period of time due to COVID-19?
- Can I still enter the U.S. with my EB-5 visa in face of the Trump immigration ban？
- How does the Trump Immigration Ban affect my EB-5 process?
- Can I apply for EB-5 if I have applied for a U visa?
- How can we to remove a beneficiary after I-526 approval?
- Can I apply for F-1 with an approved I-526?
- Can EB-5 investors file marriage-based green card application for spouses?
- Can EB-5 or E-2 business apply for the COVID-19 relief program?
- How can we sell a business to an EB-5 investor?
- Will I-829 removal of conditions be impacted because of covid-19?
- How many jobs we would need to create as an EB-5 developer?
- Do I need to file an extension on nonimmigrant status with a pending I-485?
- Can I gift funds to my parents to apply for EB-5?
- When can I get my EB-5 money back?
- How can I enter the U.S. as an EB-5 visa holder amid the coronavirus-related travel ban that affects Europe?
- What should I do if my EB-5 visa is denied at the U.S. consulate?
- Can I withdrawal my investment when I-829 is pending?
- Does USCIS pay on-site visit to EB-5 direct investment businesses?
- How long does it take an India-born EB-5 investor to get a green card?
- Can I work for the project I invest in during the 2-year conditional permanent residency?
- Can I use the money earned from my gambling company for my EB-5 application?
- Are multiple separate trips of less than six months outside the U.S. deemed abandonment of permanent residency?
- Can I extend H-1B visa beyond six years with a pending I-526?
- What happens if my priority date becomes current but my I-526 is still pending?
- How can the new processing policy of I-526 accelerate the adjudication of my case?
- Does a dependent child lose his green card when he turns 21?
- What are the physical presence requirements for EB-5 investors who want to apply for naturalization?
- Will I be able to get the administration fee back if the regional center project fails?
- Will my wife get a green card if I file an EB-5 application before we get married?
- Should I file an I-485 if my status in the U.S. will expire soon?
- How can I participate in the EB-5 program with an existing business?
- Do I need to file U.S. taxes if I obtain a Schedule K-1 form from my regional center?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a pending F-1 status reinstatement request?
- How could the changes in I-526 adjudication process impact investors from backlogged countries?
- How can a former deportee apply for EB-5?
- Do I have to find a local immigration attorney for my EB-5 case?
- Are there any differences in the physical presence requirements for the principal applicants and for dependents in an EB-5 case?
- What documents do we need to provide if my parents gift me money for my EB-5 application?
- How can I transfer assets of a foreign company to the U.S. for my EB-5 application?
- How should I report the return of investment capital for tax purposes if I withdraw my EB-5 application?
- What should I do about the inaccuracy of information in my DS-260 form?
- How can I use an established business for EB-5?
- Under what circumstances is it necessary for a dependent applicant of I-526 to file an I-824 application?
- Why are visas for the EB-5 regional center program still unauthorized for December even though the program has been extended?
- Do I need to own at least 50% of a company to be eligible for the EB-5 direct investment program?
- Could EB-5 investors from South Korea face the visa backlog anytime soon?
- How should I respond to the questions regarding immigrant petition history on the DS-160 form if I have pending EB-5 and EB-2 petitions?
- What is the minimum age for a minor to file an EB-5 petition?
- What happens to my EB-5 case if I file before Nov. 21 but don’t get a receipt by then?
- Why does the visa bulletin say unauthorized for EB-5 regional center programs?
- How can I add my spouse as a joint petitioner in our EB-5 application?
- How can I use intangible assets for my EB-5 investment?
- How can I enter the U.S. with an H-4 visa when I have a pending EB-5 case?
- How should I start my EB-5 application if I have a pending EB-2 case with a priority date in 2010?
- How can I use borrowed money from a friend for my EB-5 investment?
- When can I submit an EB-5 application in the U.S. if I enter the border as a tourist?
- How can I transfer the EB-5 investment capital from the bank account in my home country to the U.S.?
- What legal recourses do I have to secure the return of my EB-5 investment?
- How can we require to expedite the processing of EB-5 visas?
- What is the timeline for setting up an EB-5 business and creating jobs?
- How can I make my investment accumulate and qualify for EB-5?
- What is the timeline for an EB-5 application?
- What kind of investment can I make with a tourist visa?
- How are EB-5 investors taxed on inherited property?
- Which option is faster for my wife to enter the U.S., with a CR-1 visa or an EB-5 visa?
- How can an H-1b visa holder open a company then apply for an EB-5 visa?
- How can EB-5 investors invest in a real estate development project that is not connected with a regional center?
- How long does it take to prepare an EB-5 case?
- How can I use income from Google AdSense for my EB-5 application?
- How can I use an existing business to apply for EB-5?
- How could a failed EB-5 case impact my current visa?
- How can a direct EB-5 business support the application of several foreign investors?
- How can I become a partner of an LLC as a tourist visa holder and later use it for EB-5?
- What will happen to the investors if their regional centers get terminated by USCIS?
- How is EB-5 investment capital taxed when investors get it back?
- How can I file an E-2 application and an EB-5 at the same time?
- How can a reentry permit impact my ability to apply for U.S. citizenship?
- How can I apply for U.S. citizenship with a conditional green card?
- What is the process of getting the EB-5 capital back after I-829 approval?
- How can a foreigner who has overstayed his tourist visa apply for EB-5?
- What is the I-526 processing time for an Africa-born investor?
- What does it mean to be physically present in the U.S. while filing for I-131?
- How can I return to the U.S. as a green card holder who has stayed outside the country for an extended period of time?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a criminal record that has been removed?
- When will I be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship?
- How can I run an EB-5 business on behalf of my relative who is an EB-5 investor?
- What requirements should a business meet to qualify for EB-5?
- How long does it take USCIS to issue a receipt for an I-526 application?
- When can investors request to get their EB-5 investment funds back?
- How can I start a direct EB-5 investment with an H-1b visa?
- How can I apply for I-131 re-entry permit outside the U.S.?
- How can I correct a mistake in the DS-260 form during the EB-5 visa interview?
- What documents do I need to prove that I am an accredited investor for the EB-5 program?
- How can an EB-5 projects recruit more EB-5 investors than what was originally intended in the project business plan?
- How should investors choose between EB-5 and E-2?
- How should investors arrange the timing of investment in EB-5?
- How should an Indian investor weigh his options between EB-5 and EB-2?
- How could a pending I-526 case impact my ability to get an F-1 visa?
- How can I apply for an H-1b visa with a pending EB-5 case?
- How can I initiate an EB-5 application in the U.S. on a visitor visa?
- Should I be worried that I have not got any case updates for my advance parole application three months after USCIS received it?
- What costs are included in an EB-5 investment?
- Can I clarify a mistake made on my DS-260 form during the EB-5 visa interview?
- Should I withdraw a risky I-829 application and pursue a green card with I-130?
- Is it possible to maintain residency requirements in both the U.S. and Canada at the same time?
- Why did the visa backlog happen and what are the solutions?
- How can I prove the source of funds for inherited money?
- What are the restrictions on a G4 visa holder to apply for EB-5?
- How can I get my green card back if it has been deemed abandoned?
- What should I do to request a refund for my EB-5 investment?
- How should EB-5 investors choose regional centers to work with?
- What are the minimum investment requirements for using a troubled business for EB-5?
- Does the petitioner count toward the job-creation requirement?
- What are the negative impacts on an investor who withdraws an approved I-526 petition?
- What is the minimum age to apply for EB-5?
- Where should we start to raise capital from EB-5 investors?
- Is it possible to apply for the EB-5 program with a criminal record?
- Can I change the country of chargeability of my EB-5 case while the I-526 is pending?
- How can we invest in an EB-5 restaurant franchise project with diners at different locations?
- What is the current waiting time for new EB-5 investors from India?
- What are the current wait times for Australians?
- Can my girlfriend have two pending petitions for permanent residency?
- When is the eligibility of dependent children determined in EB-5 cases?
- Can I apply for U.S. citizenship if my I-829 is pending?
- Can I use E-2 investment toward an EB-5 visa?
- How can I invest in an ongoing motel development project?
- What should I do if I spot issues with my EB-5 project at the I-495 stage?
- Can I make an EB-5 investment through a holding company?
- Does an investment fund qualify as an EB-5 direct investment business?
- How can I prove the source of funds for money earned through an offshore company?
- Would an e-commerce business be eligible as an EB-5 direct investment?
- Why is there a big increase in the processing time of I-526?
- Should I apply for an H-1B visa or an F-1 visa while waiting for my EB-5 case to be approved?
- Could the application for re-entry permits impact our ability to remove conditions on our green cards?
- How long can green card holders stay outside the U.S.?
- Can I create a single-member LLC for EB-5 through third-party service providers?
- Is it a good idea to add children who are almost 21 years old to an EB-5 application?
- Which type of visa should I apply for to enter the U.S. to conduct due diligence on the regional center projects that I am interested in?
- What’s the tax implication on the gifted EB-5 funds?
- How should I start the application for U.S. citizenship?
- Can I travel outside the U.S. with my student visa while my I-485 is pending?
- Are jobs created before the adjudication of an I-526 application qualifies for EB-5?
- How could a pending EB-5 application impact my TN status?
- Do I need to make significant changes to an existing business to qualify for EB-5?
- Will my children who were born in mainland China be subject to the EB-5 retrogression?
- What are the tax consequences of opening a U.S. bank account for a prospective EB-5 investor?
- What should investors at the I-829 stage do if fraud is found in the EB-5 project?
- Can we use money earned in the U.S. as our EB-5 funds?
- Should I inform USCIS if the EB-5 project I invest in receives an exemplar approval after I file I-526?
- Should my daughter apply for an F-1 visa if she has a pending DS-260?
- How can I invest in an existing business and do EB-5?
- Can one have two I-130 applications filed at the same time?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if my country of birth is Somalia?
- How can a group of investors set up a branch in the U.S. and apply for EB-5?
- Is it important for an EB-5 investor to show that the direct investment is making money?
- Will having a mistake on my DS-260 affect my interview?
- How can asylum applicants apply for EB-5?
- Can a sports team get EB-5 investors?
- How can regional center policymaking affect an EB-5 visa outcome?
- Can one person stay on E-2 while another applies for EB-5?
- How do you verify the validity of an EB-5 project?
- What is the EB-5 eligibility of foreign nationals not living in their country of origin?
- What requirements should a start-up meet in order to use EB-5 funds?
- Can I borrow $250,000 from a relative for my EB-5 application?
- What are the biggest challenges of using an existing business for EB-5?
- What is the priority date of an EB-5 I-485 application?
- When will a naturalization ceremony be scheduled after the interview?
- How can I apply for a re-entry permit with an immigrant visa?
- Are Hong Kong applicants subject to an EB-5 backlog?
- How can I convert part-time jobs to full-time positions to qualify for EB-5?
- How can I change my petition from a family-based green card to an EB-5 direct investment?
- Can I file an I-485 application based on my husband”s approved EB2 I-140 while my EB-5 I-829 is pending?
- How can I expand my online business to a brick-and-mortar store and qualify for EB-5?
- Do I need to inform USCIS or my EB-5 attorney that I changed my address and will get a new I-20?
- Do I need to start creating jobs in a direct EB-5 investment before filing my I-526 petition?
- Can an EB-5 dependent be enrolled in a public school with B-1/B-2 visa?
- How can I use money from U.S. sources to invest in EB-5?
- When can an EB-5 investor sell his share in a direct investment without impacting his green card?
- What impact could an I-526 petition have on my valid ESTA with Global Entry?
- How can a divorce impact the conditional green card of a dependent?
- What kind of investors are exempt from interviews for EB-5 I-485 adjudication?
- How can I get my investment back if I get a NOID for my I-526?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I am holding a F-1 student visa?
- How can I gift money to my daughter for her EB-5 application as a conditional green card holder?
- How can I partner with a U.S. citizen in a direct investment and apply for EB-5?
- Who can qualify as an accredited EB-5 investor?
- What is the adjudication timeframe for a regional center EB-5 application with expedited processing?
- Is EB-5 retrogression for Indians limited to regional center investors or does it also impact direct investment?
- How should EB-5 dependents answer immigration petition-related questions on DS-160 forms?
- How can I start a direct EB-5 investment before applying for EB-5?
- Should I apply for H1-B with an I-526 approval?
- How can I apply for a family-based immigrant visa with an approved I-526?
- Where can I find information about TEA designation for an EB-5 project?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a pending EB-2 application?
- Is NVC scheduling new appointments during the federal shutdown?
- What happens after USCIS approves an I-526 petition?
- Why is my I-485 pending for over 3 years after the interview?
- How can I remove my green card condition without living in the U.S if I have a reentry permit?
- Should I submit my EB-5 application during the government shutdown?
- When can I get my cancelled visa interview rescheduled?
- Can I get my investment money back if I withdraw my EB-5 application?
- Is it a good idea to file an I-526 if I cannot invest in full at the time of filing?
- Are 20-year-old children too old to be included in an EB-5 application?
- When are children included in an EB-5 application as dependents?
- Is it still advisable for Indian investors with a pending EB-2 application to go for EB-5?
- What kind of criminal record could impact my eligibility for EB-5?
- Will my visa denial history impact my ability of getting an EB-5 visa?
- How long does it take USCIS to review an I-829 RFE response?
- How can I sell my business to an EB-5 investor?
- What will happen to my EB-5 application if I overstayed my H-4 visa?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I was deported in the past?
- How can I file an E-2 petition while I have a pending I-526?
- How long should I wait to file an E-2 after I obtain Grenada citizenship?
- How can an EB-5 case be transferred?
- How can an H-4 visa holder work with a pending I-485?
- How can I use a past investment to apply for an EB-5 visa?
- How long can I stay in the U.S. after an OPT extension rejection without impacting my EB-5 application?
- How can EB-5 investors use jobs created before their investment toward their permanent residency?
- Can I request my EB-5 case to be adjudicated again if the travel ban is revoked under a new administration?
- How are the ages of dependent children calculated after the approval of I-526?
- How can I use money generated from an E-2 business to apply for EB-5?
- What should a business owner be responsible for when using EB-5 funds?
- What are the qualifications for a business receiving an EB-5 investment?
- What are the requirements of loaning funds for EB-5 from a non-traditional lender?
- What is the process to change the filing name from my dad to me?
- What happens if my E-2 visa and I-94 expire while my I-485 is still pending?
- How can I gift my U.S.-sourced money to my nephew in India for EB-5?
- Can I stay in the U.S. while waiting for my I-526 to be approved?
- What is the scope of required evidence on EB-5 sources of funds?
- How much travel flexibility does an EB-5 investor have with a I-551 stamp?
- How can I invest the required EB-5 capital through installments?
- What is needed for an EB-5 enterprise to sponsor an employment-based green card?
- How can I use part of an E-2 business to apply for EB-5?
- How could the EB-5 backlog lawsuit help China-born investors?
- How can I verify if an EB-5 project qualifies for expedited processing?
- Should I avoid a regional center project with a waiver of jury trial in its subscription agreement?
- How can I receive dividends and maintain compliance with EB-5?
- Is it still possible for a Vietnamese 17-year-old dependent to get a green card through EB-5 now?
- What requirements do I have to meet if I want to apply for an advance parole?
- How could the shutdown of a school impact our EB-5 process?
- How can we change the option from EB-5 consulate interview to adjustment of status?
- What are my options if my I-526 case processing is severely delayed?
- How can I run an EB-5 direct investment business under the parent-subsidiary company model?
- What kind of visa can I apply for to work for my relative who holds an EB-5 visa?
- How can I move my Brazilian company to the U.S. and qualify as a direct EB-5 investment?
- How can minors submit an EB-5 application?
- If I lose my conditional green card and have a child over the age of 18, would the child still he able to get an unconditional green card?
- How can I achieve my EB-5 direct investment?
- What will the total waiting period be for Indian investors in case of a backlog?
- Does filing an I-526 petition change the tax status of an F-1 student?
- How can I make my EB-5 application costs benefit me at tax time?
- Will a tourist visa affect my pending EB-5 application?
- How can I repurpose my Canadian investment toward an EB-5 investment?
- How many individuals can be in one petition for EB-5?
- How can credit cards be used toward EB-5 as a legitimate source of funding?
- How can I change from an EB-5 to EB-3 visa?
- Can I use domestic money to fund EB-5?
- How does the U.S. change on public charge affect my EB-5 application?
- What happens if my child ages out before my EB-5 application gets approved?
- How can I fix my supplemental petition to add my wife?
- Can a student visa holder apply for EB-5 once in the U.S.?
- How can I receive funding from investors to start EB-5 processing?
- Can we count existing jobs in a direct EB-5 investment?
- Can U.S. tourist visas affect approval or processing of an I-526 petition?
- What kind of limitations exist on direct investments for EB-5?
- How can I avoid source of funds issues on a real estate transaction in India?
- Is there a faster way to obtain a green card?
- Can I provide source of funds documentation without any tax returns?
- Does USCIS place restrictions on the location of new job creation?
- Can a U.S. citizen help with an EB-5 investment?
- Can the gifter of EB-5 funds use a personal loan?
- How can I manage my direct EB-5 business if I am on an H-1B visa?
- How can an EB-5 enterprise sponsor H-1B visas?
- How does a non-immigrant visa refusal affect my I-526 petition?
- Who can be included in my EB-5 application as my dependent children?
- How can I invest directly in an EB-5 project without going through a regional center?
- How can I use gifted money obtained as a mortgage loan to apply for EB-5?
- What is the physical presence requirement for EB-5 investors with conditional permanent green cards?
- What sources of funds are acceptable for EB-5?
- How likely is it that I will be called for an interview during the EB-5 adjustment of status application?
- How can multiple EB-5 investors invest in one business and get EB-5 visas?
- How often can I travel on a pending I-485 and approved I-131?
- What should EB-5 investors do if they lose their conditional green card?
- What is a reasonable time interval between receiving gifted capitals and making an investment for EB-5?
- What is the deadline for the current investment threshold?
- What are the requirements of switching my immigration attorney in EB-5?
- How can I use a loan secured by the property of my father to invest in EB-5?
- How could expedited processing benefit my EB-5 application?
- How can I use loans secured by a U.S. property to fund EB-5?
- How can I return to the U.S. with a B-2 visa if I do not receive my advance parole?
- How can I work for the EB-5 business I invested in?
- What kinds of investment activities qualify for EB-5?
- How can I prove source of funds for EB-5 from dividends I have cashed out?
- How can I stay in the U.S. if my current status expires but I have yet to submit an I-485?
- How can I transfer from an E-2 visa to EB-5 direct investment?
- How can I use a previous investment to apply for EB-5?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a pending asylum case?
- What is the timeline for starting a medical practice to qualify for EB-5?
- How could overstaying my visa impact my eligibility of applying for EB-5?
- How can the father of my children join us for an EB-5 application?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I overstayed my visa in another country?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while on a J-1 waiver?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a pending adjustment of status application?
- How are jobs allocated to investors in an EB-5 project?
- What documents do I need to provide for EB-5 source of funds?
- How can I apply for an I-131 re-entry permit outside the U.S.?
- How can I work legally with an I-485 EAD and a pending OPT EAD?
- How can I apply for EB-5 before Sept. 30?
- Should I chose an adjustment of status or immigration visa?
- How long does it take to transfer from E-2 to EB-5?
- What are the implications for my business if I take EB-5 investment money?
- How can EB-5 investors apply for U.S. residency for their parents?
- How can I apply for EB-1 after my EB-5-based conditional green card is approved?
- Do I need to pay U.S. taxes while on a conditional green card?
- How can I add a non-mainland China born spouse to my approved I-526?
- When can EB-5 applicants enjoy in-state tuition?
- How long does it generally take to receive green cards in the mail after entering the U.S.?
- How can my minor daughter and son apply for EB-5?
- When do I receive biometrics after I file the I-131 travel document?
- How can I withdraw my EB-5 regional center petition and get the investment back?
- How can I file an I-941 international entrepreneur parole petition if I have a pending I-526?
- How can I transit my EB-5 priority date to my EB-2 date?
- When could the new EB-5 reform be announced?
- How does the payment of the NVC immigration fee work for EB-5 dependents?
- How could marrying a non-China-born spouse benefit my EB-5 application?
- What are the residency requirements for EB-5 principal applicants and dependents after the I-526 approval?
- How can EB-5 applicants best prepare for their dependents to not age out of the process?
- How can I use online money transfer service statements as proof for source of funds for EB-5?
- How can I provide proof that the direct EB-5 enterprise is established in a targeted employment area?
- How can I avoid conflicts between two immigration petitions?
- What solutions do I have if the EB-5 project I invested in fails?
- How can I stay and travel with an expired student visa and a pending EB-5 I-485?
- How can an agricultural project qualify as a direct EB-5 investment?
- What is the timeline for creating jobs in a direct EB-5 project?
- How will dual citizenship impact my EB-5 application?
- What if I am unable to prove source of funds for a small part of my investment amount?
- How can I return to the U.S. if my conditional green card expires?
- How do an OPT EAD and a I-485 EAD conflict with each other?
- How can I convert my E-2 business to an EB-5 project?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with an inadmissible spouse?
- How can an H4-EAD holder invest in a direct EB-5 project?
- How can I appeal outside of the U.S. if my I-829 gets denied?
- How should the required capital be allocated to qualify for a direct EB-5 investment?
- How can I stay in the U.S. with an expired OPT extension but a pending I-526?
- How should a non-regional center enterprise arrange its capital stack with EB-5 funding?
- What fees should be taken into consideration when preparing for an EB-5 petition?
- How will submitting I-829 earlier benefit my EB-5 application?
- How can I return to the U.S. with an expired EB-5 visa?
- At which stage of the EB-5 application can I add my spouse?
- How do multiple investors maintain active roles in a direct investment?
- What are the requirements on business experiences of EB-5 direct investors?
- How can a holding company be structured to qualify for EB-5 direct investment?
- How will an E-2 visa help my EB-5 application?
- How can I work for another company while running a direct EB-5 business?
- How can I remain on H-1B status until I receive my green card from my EB-5 investment?
- What happens to my EB-2 application if my EB-5 gets denied at any stage?
- How can I apply for EB-5 “retroactively”?
- How can I use gifted money from my parents” property for my EB-5 investment?
- How can I use my U.S. income as source of funds for EB-5?
- How can I be “actively” engaged in the direct EB-5 investment?
- What is the impact of investing more than the minimum capital requirement in an EB-5 project?
- What is the timeline for investing in direct EB-5 projects?
- How will two pending immigration petition impact applicants?
- How can E-2 investment capital qualify for EB-5?
- What happens if I cannot enter the U.S. within 6 months after an EB-5 visa is issued?
- What are the advantages of a government supported regional center project?
- How can I get my parents eligible as EB-5 dependents?
- How can I use cumulative gifts as source of funds?
- What is the definition of “child” as dependent in EB-5?
- How do I use gifted money as EB-5 capital?
- How are jobs created in a direct EB-5 investment distributed among partners?
- How can I protect my personal information and investment records in an EB-5 application?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I overstayed my F-1 visa?
- What EB-5 source of funds documents should I gather to account for wealth earned from my online store?
- How soon can I file for EB-5 if I am on an H-1B?
- How can I help my parents apply for the EB-5 Program?
- Who writes the business plan for an EB-5 direct investment?
- Why do investors involved in the same EB-5 project get their green cards at different times?
- How can an equity investment qualify as an EB-5 investment?
- What happens if my EB-5 visa expires before I can enter the United States?
- When does the “5-year path to citizenship” in the EB-5 Program start?
- How can I pursue my PhD in the United States while also holding an approved I-526 petition?
- What is the source of funds requirement for gifts?
- How can I add a child to my EB-5 petition after the I-829 is approved?
- How does an EB-5 application affect an E-3 visa renewal?
- How late can I add my daughter to my EB-5 application?
- If I quit my H-1B job while the I-526 is pending, do I need to leave the United States?
- How restricted are EB-5 visa holders in terms of traveling abroad?
- Do I need to file for a reentry permit if I have an F-2 student visa and a pending EB-5 application?
- How detailed must I be when documenting source of funds and income?
- How does the process of switching from a U.S. H-1B visa to an EB-5 visa work?
- What is the difference between the L-1 and EB-5 programs?
- What happens when an investor places a stop payment on the USCIS filing fee check?
- How can I stay in the U.S. if my visitor visa has expired but my I-526 has been approved?
- What should I do if my lawyer submits my I-526 filled with errors?
- What problems may occur if I withdraw from the EB-5 Immigrant Investment Program now but wish to reapply in the future?
- Can Cuban citizens who meet financial EB-5 requirements apply for the program without issue?
- Why is the EB-5 regional center program not set in place permanently?
- Can I use a bank loan for my EB-5 investment?
- How would one investor dropping out of a project affect my EB-5 application?
- What are the EB-5 visa residency requirements for international students?
- How can one EB-5 investor loan funds to another EB-5 applicant?
- How late can an EB-5 investor join a project, either directly or via a regional center?
- What are the residence restrictions at the beginning of the EB-5 process?
- How does USCIS define “dependents” in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- How can I check my EB-5 priority date?
- What tax liability will my daughter have on gifted EB-5 visa investment funds?
- What are the details of the EB-5 waiting list?
- How do I deal with the I-485 policy change enacted under the Trump Administration?
- How do I return to my H-1B application if my I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status is denied?
- How can I use the Saint Kitts and Nevis investment passport program or any other program to beat the EB-5 backlog for Chinese nationals?
- What are the obstacles for immigrants who want to stay in the United States while waiting for their Adjustment of Status?
- How long does USCIS take to process an I-131 travel document?
- What makes real estate such an attractive investment for EB-5 investors?
- How does an arrest on my record affect my application for the EB-5 program?
- How will my international trips affect my ability to get U.S. citizenship?
- If I gift someone their EB-5 investment funds, what documentation do I have to provide to help them along in their application process?
- What is the quickest way to naturalize after achieving permanent resident status?
- Is 5 months enough time to prepare and file an EB-5 application?
- What must be disclosed when filing tax returns as an EB-5 investor?
- What options do I have if my I-485 has been pending for 10 months?
- What is the current I-526 processing time for an EB-5 investor working with a regional center?
- As a developer, what are the benefits of using a EB-5 regional center to fund my deal?
- How can I transfer and L-1 visa to an EB-5 visa?
- Can I change my E-2 visa to an EB-5?
- What restrictions are there on family members included on my EB-5 application?
- What would happen to my EB-5 application if I got married after submitting my I-526 application but before having my DS-260 interview?
- How will a difference in EB-5 jobs created affect my removal of conditions?
- What happens if a U.S. citizen petitions for their spouse with a pending EB-5?
- How do we add a baby to our filed I-526?
- How can I use a gifted business to qualify for an EB-5 visa?
- Why does it matter if an EB-5 attorney is affiliated with a regional center?
- How can we come to the United States immediately?
- What kind of documents should I bring to sign an EB-5 application?
- When do I hire an EB-5 immigration attorney?
- How can an EB-5 investor assess a regional center project?
- How can our family-owned business qualify for EB-5 investment?
- What is the minimum investment through an EB-5 regional center?
- How can my son get his EB-5 conditional green card before me?
- How can an illegal immigrant in Canada apply for an EB-5 visa?
- What is the status of dependents after I-526 approval?
- How do we attribute jobs only to the EB-5 investor?
- Who can transfer the funds to the EB-5 regional center?
- What happens if my EB-5 investment will not create jobs?
- How can I work with a U.S. EB-5 attorney while in my own country?
- Which EB-5 professionals will a regional center provide for me?
- What happens if an EB-5 investor gets a job in the regional center?
- How can my parents apply for an EB-5 visa using my funds?
- When is an EB-5 regional center required?
- What happens if an EB-5 business does not make a profit?
- How soon after marriage can a same sex couple apply for the EB-5 visa?
- What may disqualify a visa holder from applying for EB-5?
- How can a potential EB-5 investor also attend a U.S. university?
- How can a married couple apply for the EB-5 program?
- How many EB-5 investors can a startup business have?
- How will applying for EB-5 affect a family visa application?
- How can a stepchild become eligible for an EB-5 visa?
- How can a couple with a civil union apply for the EB-5 visa?
- How can a teenager qualify for the EB-5 visa?
- What am I eligible to do on a U.S. conditional green card?
- How can a same-sex partner also get an EB-5 visa?
- How can I obtain an EB-5 visa for my son through a regional center?
- How will a divorce affect permanent residency received through EB-5?
- How can an investor with dual citizenship apply for the EB-5 program?
- Why is there a backlog in I-526 processing times?
- How can I gift money to my family for an EB-5 investment?
- How often can an EB-5 investor visit a regional center project site?
- How does a direct business document its EB-5 job creation?
- How can a U.S. permanent resident apply for a re-entry permit?
- How can an Iranian citizen get an EB-5 green card?
- How private are EB-5 application documents?
- How can I reapply for EB-5 if I already received permanent residency?
- How can money gifted from the U.S. be used for EB-5 investment?
- What type of business structure is eligible for EB-5 direct investment?
- How will retirement affect EB-5 visa eligibility?
- How can an unsecured loan be used for EB-5 investment?
- Who is allowed to gift funds for an EB-5 investment?
- What qualifications should an EB-5 immigration attorney have?
- Where can we live when immigrating through EB-5?
- How safe is an EB-5 investment?
- What qualifies as lawful source of funds documentation for EB-5?
- What can be counted towards the $1 million investment requirement?
- How can my fiance receive a green card through my EB-5 application?
- Why did the USCIS recently make EB-5 visas unavailable for Chinese investors?
- How do I apply for the EB-5 program if I’m currently a dual citizen?
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- How can an investor apply for the EB-5 visa if they are not fluent in English?
- How are private and government-run regional centers different?
- What are the EB-5 requirements for someone who just renounced their current citizenship and became a citizen of a new nation?
- How will investing with spreadbetting funds affect EB-5 visa eligibility?
- How can I apply for an EB-5 visa with my spouse after both starting the EB-2 green card process?
- When is an EB-5 project better suited as a direct investment or a regional center?
- What is the law about refunding my capital if I am denied my I-526?
- What options are available to someone who has invested in their own EB-5 project and is struggling to create the required jobs?
- What are alternate options if my EB-5 application is denied?
- How will an arrest record affect I-829 processing?
- What are the consequences of filing an I-526 petition with a pending EB-3 AOS?
- How can stock market profits be used to show source of funds for EB-5 purposes?
- Can I accept investments before the I-924 is approved?
- How will EB-5 conflict with a family visa application?
- How much will the EB-5 program cost?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while under a J-2 visa?
- Can I use gifted real estate funds for my EB-5 visa?
- How can I apply for EB-5 as an H1B visa holder?
- How will my marriage date affect my family”s green cards?
- Do I already need to have 10 employees at the time of initial investment?
- How can you applying for a B1 or B2 visa while filing for an EB-5 visa?
- How can I take college courses while applying for EB-5?
- What is the process for permanent residency to U.S. citizenship?
- What are the chances of EB-5 approval with prior E-2 visa denial?
- How can a student in the U.S. on an F-1 visa obtain an EB-5 visa?
- How can I re-enter the United States with a valid current F-1 visa while my I-526 is currently pending?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while applying for EB2?
- Do the same workers have to be employed the entire two years?
- Can the child of an EB-5 investor remain in school even if I-829 is not approved?
- How much time must be spent in the U.S. to obtain a green card?
- How can I sell my EB-5 business after becoming a citizen?
- How do I verify international funds?
- How do I choose an EB-5 project?
- Does the applicant need to physically live in the United States for the entire EB-5 process?
- How can I file for the EB-5 visa for my family?
- What sort of business can I invest in for EB-5?
- How will leaving the U.S. affect my pending I-526?
- How do I prepare for an embassy interview?
- Do I have to live in the United States permanently?
- How long before I can move to USA?
- What determines where you can live with an EB-5 visa?
- What will happen if my EB-5 project fails?
- What immigration actions could bar me from obtaining EB-5?
- How does my family apply for EB-5 from our home country?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while on OPT?
- How can I get visa as a non-principal investor?
- How is eligibility for EB-5 determined?
- How can multiple investors within a family apply for EB-5?
- Why do companies choose certain attorneys for EB-5 investors?
- Can an EB-5 green card be granted to the partners managing a company?
- Can you attract EB-5 investors outside of a Targeted Employment Area?
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