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What happens to an I-829 petition if the principal EB-5 applicant files and then leaves the country?

My dad (principal applicant) didn”t quite enjoy his stay in the U.S. and is planning to leave as soon as the I-829 processing time is done but he doesn”t want to wait that extra 2 years.

I (derivative) would still like to continue living in the United States. Can my dad file the I-829 and leave (abandon status) without affecting me getting a permanent green card? Do we have an alternative if he leaves?

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Lynne Feldman

Lynne Feldman

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Best if he applies for a reentry permit with plans to return before it expires and not abandon his green card until you are approved.

Phuong Le

Phuong Le

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He can file the I-829 and include you as a dependent. Once he files (so long as he also does his biometrics), he is not required to stay in the U.S. during the whole entire time the I-829 is pending.

Dale Schwartz

Dale Schwartz

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If he is outside the U.S. for more than 12 months, his green card will be cancelled. Have him ask his lawyer about applying for a Reentry Permit. Otherwise, he should come back here every six months or so to be totally safe.

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

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If he leaves, he should apply for a reentry permit before going. If he abandons, then the rest of the family can be in jeopardy unless the mother divorces him.

Belma Demirovic Chinchoy

Belma Demirovic Chinchoy

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No, the principal cannot abandon status until I-829 is approved without negatively affecting dependent beneficiaries. Discuss options with your attorney.

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