Because of all that’s happening in the U.S., I worry I could get deported after I apply for the EB-5 visa concurrently while on my F-1 visa (postgrad) even if I get the conditional green card. I have been studying and planning for this once I finish my studies, but if things continue this uncertain, I’m not sure anymore.
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Lynne Feldman
Immigration attorneysSafest is not to travel internationally and not to commit any crime and you likely will be fine.
Tony W. Wong
Immigration attorneysIt involves many factors for ICE to deport a person who enters the U.S. with a non-immigrant visa. However, if you have got your conditional green card, ICE cannot just deport you. ICE must send you to the Immigration Court. However, it still depends on many factors for ICE to take deportation action on you.
Yuliya Veremiyenko-Campos
Immigration attorneysFiling an EB-5 petition or simply having an F1 visa does not make you more likely to be deported just because of current political events. The most important thing is to avoid any violations of your immigration status and criminal law violations. Once you receive your conditional green card, you will be a lawful permanent resident, which is a status not easily taken away without serious cause (like certain types of criminal activity or fraud). The best option is to keep maintaining your F-1 status and avoid international travel until you get your conditional green card.
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