If my EB-5-based I-485 gets rejected, how long do I have before I must leave the U.S.?

Upon denial, you have "reasonable" time to depart the U.S. There is no statutory time period accorded to you, but in most cases around 30 days or less are acceptable as "reasonable time."

Ensure you maintain your underlying L-1B until your I-485 gets adjudicated, if possible. Also discuss whether your employer may sponsor you for a green card.

Usually 30 days.

Supposed to leave in a few days. But why do you expect it will be denied?

If there is a problem with the EB-5 project that you invested in, then perhaps your L-1B employer can sponsor you for permanent residency.

While you are waiting for the I-485 decision, make sure to renew your L-1B before it expires on March 2020. If you do get an I-485 denial, you should not be stuck with an expired visa. Otherwise, the denial could force you to leave the U.S. within 30 days.

L-1B is a dual intent. Retain the L-1B status and you don&#39t have to leave.

Normally the USCIS tell you in their denial letter that you have to leave the country within 30 days or ASAP. However, if your I-485 is denied and your L-1B is still valid, you can stay in the U.S. based on the L-1B status if it is still valid!

If denied after your non-immigrant status expires, you will only be given a short period to depart 10 to 30 days maximum.

Always be mindful of the three- and 10-year bars. You shouldn&#39t accumulate more than 180 days of unlawful presence in the U.S. or you&#39re going to be gifted a devastating present if you attempt to leave and re-enter. Immediately consult with your counsel today.