I am an H-1B holder whose visa expires in January. As the possibility of renewing work with my current employer is not available, I am looking at other options to remain in the US, including the EB-5 visa. I understand I would be able to apply for this visa while still working as the H-1B using concurrent filing. How long is this concurrent application taking? Will it be ready by the time my H-1B visa expires? What if it’s still undergoing review when my current visa expires, will I be granted temporary stay in the US?
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Lynne Feldman
EB-5 Immigration attorneysDepends on type of project – regional or private, rural or other, your country of birth?
Natalia Morozova
EB-5 Immigration attorneysThank you for your questions. If you file concurrently you can remain in the US and you will be issued a work authorization and travel document as part of the filing. Currently concurrent applications are taking 1.5 to 2 years.
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