After a DS-230 form has been approved and a visa granted, how long does the EB-5 applicant have before he/she has to move to the United States in order to start the two year conditional permanent residency period?
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A Olusanjo Omoniyi
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIn order to start the two year conditional permanent residency period, an applicant must move to the United States within 180 days after the immigrant visa is approved.
Jimena G Cabrera
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYou need to enter the United States within six months. The consular officer may issue a replacement of the visa if you can show that you were unable to enter the country for reasons beyond your control.
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyGenerally the immigrant visa is valid for six months, unless the medical exam expires earlier.
John J Downey
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyI believe it is a period of 90 days, but check with the U.S. consulate in your country.
Salvatore Picataggio
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYour EB-5 visa will only be valid for a short time (maybe six months) to allow you to enter the United States.
Julia Roussinova
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThe immigrant visa is valid for six months.
Abhinav Lohia
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyAn alien investor has six months to enter the United States from the date of his green card approval.
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