I am inquiring on behalf of my parents. They have the means to apply for EB-5. However, my mother was deported over 15 years ago. What are the chances they can get an EB-5 approval and what would their path look like?
Prior to applying for an I-526 petition, consult an immigration attorney for an analysis of the basis of her deportation and related existing records. This is because, while her I-526 petition may be approved, she may be inadmissible into the U.S.
Deportation orders have varying periods of inadmissibility. Expedited removal is five years. Check the period listed on the order. Some orders may make it impossible so need to see the basis for removal.
This is an extremely complicated and fact-specific question. An in-depth consultation with an experienced immigration attorney is the only way to answer this question.
It definitely may be possible, especially since 15 years have passed. But we would need to know the reason for deportation.
