Dennis Tristani
Immigration Attorney
Answered on
USCIS has confirmed that they will still accept and review I-829 petitions regardless of reauthorization.
I have to apply for I-829 this coming March. If the EB-5 regional center program permanently dies, can USCIS stop accepting the I-829s? If yes, I want to prepare myself for an alternative status in advance like looking for H1b job today or apply for EB2 green card.
USCIS has confirmed that they will still accept and review I-829 petitions regardless of reauthorization.
Conditional permanent residents should be fine. But stay tuned.
Form I-829 will be adjudicated regardless of reauthorization.