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EB-5 Immigrant Investor Process
USINFO | 2013-12-18 17:40
Application Process
File a Form I-526, Petition by Alien Entrepreneur
Upon approval of the Form I-526 petition, either:
1. File a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, with USCIS to adjust status to conditional permanent resident within the United States, or
2. File a DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, with the Department of State to obtain an EB-5 visa for admission to the United States.
The EB-5 investor (and his or her derivative family members) is granted conditional permanent residence for a two-year period upon the approval of the I-485 application or upon entry into the United States with an EB-5 immigrant visa.
File Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions, 90 days prior to the two-year anniversary of the granting of the EB-5 investor’s conditional resident status (Green Card). If USCIS approves this petition, the conditions are removed from the EB-5 applicant’s status and the EB-5 investor and derivative family members will be allowed to permanently live and work in the United States.
Forms are available in the Forms section of the USCIS website, by calling 1-800-870-3676, or by submitting a request through our Forms by Mail system. Please see the About Us section for more information on USCIS offices.
Form I-526 Petition for an Alien Entrepreneur
File a Form I-526, Petition by Alien Entrepreneur
Upon approval of the Form I-526 petition, either:
1. File a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, with USCIS to adjust status to conditional permanent resident within the United States, or
2. File a DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, with the Department of State to obtain an EB-5 visa for admission to the United States.
The EB-5 investor (and his or her derivative family members) is granted conditional permanent residence for a two-year period upon the approval of the I-485 application or upon entry into the United States with an EB-5 immigrant visa.
File Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions, 90 days prior to the two-year anniversary of the granting of the EB-5 investor’s conditional resident status (Green Card). If USCIS approves this petition, the conditions are removed from the EB-5 applicant’s status and the EB-5 investor and derivative family members will be allowed to permanently live and work in the United States.
Forms are available in the Forms section of the USCIS website, by calling 1-800-870-3676, or by submitting a request through our Forms by Mail system. Please see the About Us section for more information on USCIS offices.
Form I-526 Petition for an Alien Entrepreneur
Form I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions
You must submit Form I-829 within the 90-day period immediately before the second year anniversary of your admission to the U.S. as a conditional permanent resident.
You must submit Form I-829 within the 90-day period immediately before the second year anniversary of your admission to the U.S. as a conditional permanent resident.
Dependents
Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may be admitted to the U.S. with you on a two-year conditional period. If your I-829 petition to remove conditions is approved, the conditions will be removed from your spouse and children’s Green Card status. As a lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) your spouse and children will be authorized to work or attend school in the U.S.
Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may be admitted to the U.S. with you on a two-year conditional period. If your I-829 petition to remove conditions is approved, the conditions will be removed from your spouse and children’s Green Card status. As a lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) your spouse and children will be authorized to work or attend school in the U.S.
