EB-5 investors will become very familiar with many application forms and their requirements during the EB-5 process. The filing and processing of these forms are likely to become important landmarks of investors’ immigration journeys. The I-526 petition, usually filed by immigration attorneys on behalf of foreign investors, serves as a proof to USCIS that the applicant is in the process of investing or has completed the required investment. Together with the form, other supporting documents must also be submitted to prove the lawful sources of investment funds and the ability of the new commercial enterprise to create 10 full-time jobs. When an investor’s I-526 petition is approved and the priority date becomes current, the investor can proceed to file a form I-485 (if located in the U.S. under another legal status) or a DS-260 petition (if located outside the U.S.). Upon approval, the investor would enter the period of conditional permanent residency, during which the investment must remain “at risk” and 10 jobs must be created. Once the two-year conditional permanent residency is completed, a form I-829 can be filed to remove the condition of one’s green card.
EB-5 Forms Questions & Answers
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How soon do I get the work permit after concurrent filing?
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Why does the I-829 processing time take so long?
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What if my I-797 expires while my green card is pending?
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How common is it for an EB-5 visa applicant to get a 221(g) notice?
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How does an RFE delay an EB-5 application?
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What happens if my EB-5 project fails after creating the 10 jobs?
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What can I do if I get a NOID because of my past job in China?
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What if some of the required EB-5 documents are not public?
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What to do if USCIS says my I-526 receipt number is wrong?
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How can I remain in the US with a pending adjustment of status?
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How does the recent medical update affect my EB-5 application?
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How soon must I retract my EB-5 application after marrying?
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How can USCIS take my biometrics if I wear a cast?
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How soon after I get the combo card is my U.S. status adjusted?
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What happens to my I-829 extension if I don’t renew the stamp?
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How do I get a civil surgeon to sign the medical form for my EB-5 visa?
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What is my U.S. immigration status while I wait to adjust?
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How long is adjusting U.S. immigration status taking?
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Can working beyond my EAD expiration hurt my EB-2 application?
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Must I provide biometrics for my I-829 if my I-485 was adjusted?