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How can I work in the U.S. if I withdraw my EB-5 investment?

If I withdraw my EB-5 investment before redeployment, how long do I have before I lose my work authorization in the U.S.? I currently have an I-765 and an I-131.

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    Ed Beshara

    Immigration Attorney
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    The legal basis for your I-485, I-765, I-131 is the continuation of the I-526 petition and the investment in the project. The withdrawal of the I-526 petition will cause you to be out of status immediately.

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    Salvatore Picataggio

    Immigration Attorney
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    USCIS will tell you when they revoke everything, and they will revoke everything. After the revocation, you usually have 30 days to leave the U.S.

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    Bernard P Wolfsdorf

    Immigration Attorney
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    Technically, if you withdraw before the completion of the sustainment period - that is, the filing of the I-829 - you lose eligibility and then it's a question of how soon before immigration discovers this.

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    Charles Foster

    Immigration Attorney
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    This would be an issue when you file your I-829 petition to remove conditions.

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    Hassan Elkhalil

    Immigration Attorney
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    Discuss with immigration attorney to explore available options based on your circumstances.

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    Robert West

    Immigration Attorney
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    Once the case is over, no more work authorization.

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    Lynne Feldman

    Immigration Attorney
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    They are valid until the PR pending is denied.