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How can a conditional EB-5 green card holder briefly travel to the U.S. before applying for an L-1 visa?

I hold a conditional EB-5 green card, but the project failed. I am working outside the U.S. now. I plan to apply for an L-1 when I have worked for one year, and before that, I will withdraw the pending I-829. During this one year, can I briefly travel (like a couple of weeks) to the U.S. before I withdraw the I-829, and the L-1 visa application? What consequences would this have?

Answers

• Dennis Tristani

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on May 26, 2023

  You can travel to the U.S. so long as your conditional green card is valid (and has not been formally terminated by an immigration judge or U.S. agency).

• Lynne Feldman

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on May 25, 2023

  That is fine but keep in mind that all days in the U.S. will need to be added onto the time overseas to qualify for the L-1A.