I had a consulate interview on February 20 and was granted an immigrant visa, but immediately thereafter the COVID-19 situation escalated so I have not been able to enter the U.S. yet. I have already paid my green card fees and my visa is valid till August 20. Does this Trump ban affect me? What if I cannot enter the U.S. before my EB-5 visa expires?
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BoBi Ahn
EB-5 Immigration attorneysThe Trump ban/Executive Order specifically exempts those individuals entering the U.S.on EB-5 based immigrant visa. So you would not be affected by the ban.
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
EB-5 Immigration attorneysIt appears some with immigrant visa packages were turned back recently. Now we have clarity from the administration on their policies, it appears they may admit you depending on which visa category you applied under.
Lynne Feldman
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes, you can still enter on the visa granted. You will need to contact the consulate if you cannot enter before the immigrant visa expires.
A Olusanjo Omoniyi
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes, you can enter the U.S. because the President Executive Order did not include EB-5 investors.
Steffanie J Lewis
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes. EB-5 Investors are excepted from the ban.
Fredrick W Voigtmann
EB-5 Immigration attorneysThe executive order does not affect persons with immigrant visas; you just need to wait until travel restrictions are lifted. If your immigrant visa is about to expire, you should contact the U.S. embassy or consular office in your country for instructions about how to extend it.
Irina A. Rostova
EB-5 Immigration attorneysThe ban specifically excludes EB-5 investors. You can enter on your existing immigrant visa.
Dale Schwartz
EB-5 Immigration attorneysThe ban does not affect you. You should have no problem.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes, if you have a valid visa, the executive order does not apply to you.
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