I own a business and travel frequently around the world, often spending three to four weeks in another country at a time. I am interested in participating in the EB-5 program to relocate to the United States. However, I am concerned that if my I-526 is approved and I then adjust my status, I will be subject to a minimum stay requirement. Will I still be able to travel abroad frequently for business purposes?
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Lynne Feldman
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYou can set your case up for consular adjudication, and then travel should not be an issue, as you can claim you will return home for that appointment. If in the U.S., you can apply to adjust status, but you would need to wait for the travel permit to leave – about 3-6 months after I-485 is filed.

Bernard P Wolfsdorf
EB-5 Immigration attorneysIf you have an H-1B or L-1 you can file concurrent and travel, L-1 is best. Maybe best to consular process because advance parole travel permit can take 6-11 months so no travel unless valid H-1B or L-1 visa.

Natalia Morozova
EB-5 Immigration attorneysOnce you become a permanent resident through the EB-5 process, your permanent home is supposed to be the United States; however, you can travel as long as you maintain your home in the US.

Yuliya Veremiyenko-Campos
EB-5 Immigration attorneysOnce you have your green card, you need to primarily reside in the U.S. In practice, this means establishing your domicile here and avoiding prolonged periods of time outside the U.S. Specifically, you may face additional scrutiny if you travel outside the U.S. for more than 6 months at a time, or you travel so frequently that most of the time you spend outside the U.S.

Jimena G Cabrera
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes, you will be able to travel frequently to manage your businesses. However, if you are absent from the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, you will be considered as seeking re-admission upon your return. In such cases, it is highly recommended that you apply for a re-entry permit before leaving the United States.
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