Charles Foster is the chairman of the Houston-based Foster, LLP and leads the firm’s EB-5 practice group. For more than thirty years, he has represented multinational businesses in the field of immigration law, and has been board-certified as a specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law since 1979. Attorney Foster has represented individual EB-5 investors since the program’s inception in 1990, and regional centers since 1992.
Attorney Foster’s legal background includes acting as a senior policy advisor on immigration matters during the presidential campaigns of President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush. He has also served as the chairman for a number of organizations, such as the Coordinating Committee on Immigration Law for the American Bar Association, and the Governor’s Task Force on Immigration, and he has been the vice chairman of the Houston Bar Foundation. A past president of AILA and member of its Board of Directors, Attorney Foster also has the current distinction of being the Honorary Consul General for the Kingdom of Thailand.
With his service activities also consisting of leading the Greater Houston Partnership Task Force on Immigration Reform, serving as the State Bar of Texas Immigration and Nationality Law Section’s founding chairman, and more, Attorney Foster is active in the greater immigration law community. He previously taught immigration law for five years at the University of Houston Law Center as an adjunct professor, and on various occasions has testified before the Senate and U.S. House Subcommittees on Immigration.
The many accolades Attorney Foster has received throughout his career include the Houston International Service Award in 1997, the American Immigration Law Foundation Honorary Fellow in 1998, and the Distinguished Friend of China Award in 2000. He has further been recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as a Texas Super Lawyer, and was ranked as a Leading Individual in 2014 and 2015 by Chambers USA, and Chambers Global, respectively. Attorney Foster received international attention for his immigration work assisting the ballet performer, Li Cunxin, a success story portrayed in Mao’s Last Dancer.
Attorney Foster graduated from the University of Texas with his bachelor’s degree, and from the University of Texas School of Law with his Juris Doctor. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Answers to EB-5 1465 Questions Answered
- How can I go to school in the U.S. as an EB-5 investor without an F-1 visa?
- If a common law marriage is recognized in my home country, how can I add my partner as a dependent on my EB-5 application?
- Can I file an I-485 with an expired I-94?
- Do F-1 students with pending I-485s have to leave the U.S. due to the new SEVP regulations?
- How can I apply for an extension on my re-entry permit outside the U.S.?
- When can I get work authorization as an EB-5 investor?
- How could executive order on immigration affect I-551 renewal?
- Do I lose my EB-5 green card if my mother cannot meet residency requirements?
- Can I travel out of the U.S. with a pending I-526?
- Does USCIS require I-485 interviews for EB-5 investors currently?
- Do I have to apply for an EB-5 visa out of my home country?
- How can EB-5 investors apply for naturalization?
- How could a pending I-526 impact J-1 visa?
- Can a DACA beneficiary apply for EB-5?
- How can I file a EB-2 I-140 with a pending EB-5 I-485?
- How can I apply for EB-5 on H1-b?
- How can I file an NIW I-140 with a pending EB-5 I-485?
- Can I get back to H-1b status if my I-829 is denied?
- Does the new I-526 processing policy apply to cases filed in December 2018?
- Could I experience any delays in my EB-5 visa process as a result of the Trump Immigration Ban and COVID-19?
- Will Indian EB-5 I-526 applications be processed faster?
- Can green card holders enter the U.S. if forced to stay abroad for an extended period of time due to COVID-19?
- When could an EB-5 investor receive an advance parole card after submitting an I-485 application?
- How can I take investment from potential EB-5 investors?
- How can I reinvest in an EB-5 project and retain my previous priority date?
- How can EB-5 dependents attend a visa interview if the principal applicant already gets a green card?
- How can my son who becomes 21 during the administrative processing of our EB-5 visas enter the U.S.?
- What are my options if the EB-5 project I invested in fails at the conditional green card stage?
- Do I need to own at least 50% of a company to be eligible for the EB-5 direct investment program?
- How can we switch the principal applicant of an EB-5 case?
- How does the government’s budget extension impact the modernization changes of the EB-5 program, which were set to start Thursday?
- How can I correct a mistake on my DS-260 form?
- How can I travel back to the U.S. without a re-entry permit after being outside the country for over six months?
- What legal recourse does an investor have if the regional center does not provide the supporting documents for I-829 promptly?
- How can DACA beneficiaries participate in the EB-5 program?
- Is the age of EB-5 dependent children still frozen after the approval of I-526 and before a visa interview?
- What happens to my application if one of the other proposed EB-5 reform acts gets passed after Nov. 21?
- How can I still successfully file an EB-5 application before Nov. 21?
- Could EB-5 investors from South Korea face the visa backlog anytime soon?
- How should I respond to the questions regarding immigrant petition history on the DS-160 form if I have pending EB-5 and EB-2 petitions?
- How can my 20-year-old daughter get a green card through the EB-5 program?
- How can I invest in a real estate development project and qualify for EB-5 without working with a regional center?
- How long can green card holders stay outside the U.S.?
- How can EB-5 investors with hepatitis B enter the U.S.?
- How can an EB-5 investor attract other investors with his direct EB-5 business?
- What is the minimum age for a minor to file an EB-5 petition?
- How can my wife travel outside the U.S. with a pending I-539 application and a pending EB-5-based I-485 application?
- How can I use my F-1 OPT to work for my own EB-5 company?
- What happens to my EB-5 case if I file before Nov. 21 but don’t get a receipt by then?
- What is the average time needed to process an I-526 petition?
- How can an EB-5 investor whose EB-5 investment has failed stay in the U.S. with a valid conditional green card?
- How should a mainland China-born EB-5 investor estimate how long they need to wait before a visa number is available?
- What should an EB-5 investor do if the regional center is terminated by USCIS at the conditional green card stage?
- How can an EB-5 investor study or work in the U.S. with a pending adjustment of status application?
- What should an EB-5 investor do if his passport expires before a DS-260 application is submitted?
- What happens to the ages of dependent children during EB-5 visa administrative processing?
- Why does the visa bulletin say unauthorized for EB-5 regional center programs?
- What happens if I cannot file my I-485 application in time as indicated in the visa bulletin?
- How can I use intangible assets for my EB-5 investment?
- How can I enter the U.S. with an H-4 visa when I have a pending EB-5 case?
- How can I add my spouse as a joint petitioner in our EB-5 application?
- How can I work in the U.S. if I withdraw my EB-5 investment?
- How can I use money in my 401(K) account to apply for EB-5?
- What should we do if my dependent child ages out due to the backlog for Indian investors?
- How long do we need to wait if we receive a 221(g) notice during our EB-5 visa interview?
- How should I start my EB-5 application if I have a pending EB-2 case with a priority date in 2010?
- When can I submit an EB-5 application in the U.S. if I enter the border as a tourist?
- How can I use borrowed money from a friend for my EB-5 investment?
- What legal recourses do I have to secure the return of my EB-5 investment?
- How can I run an EB-5 business with a TD visa?
- How can I sell a business to a potential EB-5 investor?
- How can I travel outside the U.S. and return for my I-131 biometrics appointment?
- How can I structure an EB-5 direct investment business at two different locations?
- What are the requirements on the business performance and maintenance of jobs for a direct EB-5 business during the I-829 stage?
- How can the approved I-829 of an EB-5 principal applicant accelerate the processing of the I-829s of dependents?
- How can I file an EB-3-based I-485 when I am on an EB-5-based conditional green card?
- What is the timeline for setting up an EB-5 business and creating jobs?
- How can we require to expedite the processing of EB-5 visas?
- How does USCIS count job creation for an EB-5 application?
- How can I make my investment accumulate and qualify for EB-5?
- How can I register a business in the U.S. with a pending EB-5 application?
- When can I travel internationally after my I-131 biometrics appointment?
- How can my wife travel with a pending I-485 and an I-551 from a pending I-829?
- What is the timeline for an EB-5 application?
- How are permanent residents and citizens taxed in the U.S.?
- Under what circumstances is an I-134 necessary for a visitor visa holder?
- How can I apply for an F-1 visa if I have filed an I-526 application?
- What kind of investment can I make with a tourist visa?
- What are the travel restrictions on conditional green card holders?
- What is the estimated processing time for I-526 applications?
- How can I change my levels of study as an international student with an EB-5 application?
- When do I need to start fulfilling tax obligations as an EB-5 investor?
- How can I apply to adjust status with an I-130 form if I have a conditional green card?
- How can my son apply for EB-5 while studying in the U.S.?
- How can my daughter qualify for EB-5 if I filed our I-526 application one day before she turned 21?
- How can I keep my EB-3 priority date if my I-829 gets denied?
- What should an EB-5 investor do if the name on her I-526 form is different than that on her passport?
- How long can Canadian citizens stay in the U.S. after TN visas expire?
- What happens to rgw EB-5-based green card of my son when he turns 21 years old?
- How could my credit score impact the approval rate of my I-526 application?
- After the I-526 approval, how can I change from consular processing to adjustment of status to get my conditional green card?
- What are some additional costs for an EB-5 application?
- How can I file an I-829 application outside the U.S.?
- What should I do if there is information missing on my DS-260 form?
- Which option is faster for an Indian EB-5 investor to enter the U.S.: adjustment of status or consular processing?
- What is considered a public charge that could risk the status of a green card holder?
- How can I apply for a work visa if my EB-5 based I-485 gets denied?
- How are EB-5 investors taxed on inherited property?
- What are some potential issues for an F-1 student with an approved I-526 to apply for OPT?
- How long does it usually take to launch an EB-5-compliant business?
- How can franchise businesses use EB-5 capital?
- Which option is faster for my wife to enter the U.S., with a CR-1 visa or an EB-5 visa?
- How long does it take from getting an I-526 approval to getting an EB-5 visa?
- What is the current waiting time for Indians to get an EB-5 visa?
- How can an H-1b visa holder open a company then apply for an EB-5 visa?
- How can EB-5 investors invest in a real estate development project that is not connected with a regional center?
- How can I use income from Google AdSense for my EB-5 application?
- How can we as a real estate management company use EB-5 funds for our project?
- How long does it take to prepare an EB-5 case?
- How can I use crowdfunded capital in my EB-5 application?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if my mother and sister have applied for asylum?
- How is the current situation in Hong Kong impacting the process for Hong Kong-born investors to get an EB-5 visa?
- How can I use an existing business to apply for EB-5?
- How could a failed EB-5 case impact my current visa?
- How can I become a partner of an LLC as a tourist visa holder and later use it for EB-5?
- How can a direct EB-5 business support the application of several foreign investors?
- How is EB-5 investment capital taxed when investors get it back?
- How can I apply for U.S. citizenship with a conditional green card?
- How can a reentry permit impact my ability to apply for U.S. citizenship?
- How can I file an E-2 application and an EB-5 at the same time?
- How could a change of investment projects impact the status of a dependent in an EB-5 case?
- What is the process of getting the EB-5 capital back after I-829 approval?
- How can I strategically plan the timing of my EB-5 filing to meet the Nov. 21 deadline?
- How can I stay in the U.S. with an approved I-526 and an expired F-1 visa?
- What does it mean to be physically present in the U.S. while filing for I-131?
- What is the I-526 processing time for an Africa-born investor?
- How can I transfer my permanent residency application to the EB-3 category with a pending I-829?
- How can I return to the U.S. as a green card holder who has stayed outside the country for an extended period of time?
- How should investors interpret the job creation numbers on the form I-829?
- How can conditional green card holders apply for naturalization?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a criminal record that has been removed?
- When will I be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship?
- How can I run an EB-5 business on behalf of my relative who is an EB-5 investor?
- What happens to an EB-5 project if the unemployment rate of its TEA falls below 150% of the national average?
- How should EB-5 investors read the visa bulletin?
- When can investors request to get their EB-5 investment funds back?
- How can EB-5 investors protect their rights to equal employment opportunities?
- How can I enter the country with a valid F-1 visa and a pending I-526 application?
- How can I correct a mistake in the DS-260 form during the EB-5 visa interview?
- What documents do I need to prove that I am an accredited investor for the EB-5 program?
- How can an EB-5 projects recruit more EB-5 investors than what was originally intended in the project business plan?
- What should I do if my adjustment of status application is rejected due to incorrect payment information?
- How should investors arrange the timing of investment in EB-5?
- How should investors choose between EB-5 and E-2?
- How can I file an EB-2 case if I already hold an EB-5-based conditional green card?
- How can I file a renewal of advance parole with a pending I-485 and travel with an expiring advance parole?
- How can I apply for an H-1b visa with a pending EB-5 case?
- How can I initiate an EB-5 application in the U.S. on a visitor visa?
- How can I transfer my EB-2 priority date to my EB-5 application?
- How long can EB-5 visa holders stay in the U.S.?
- How long can I stay outside the U.S. while waiting for the I-826 to be processed?
- How can I get the time spent waiting for an I-485 to be approved count towards the 5-year citizenship requirement?
- As an EB-5 investor with a pending I-829 petition, do I have to apply for renewal of my I-551 stamp immediately after it expires?
- Can I clarify a mistake made on my DS-260 form during the EB-5 visa interview?
- What costs are included in an EB-5 investment?
- When do I need to fulfill the tax liabilities in the U.S. as an EB-5 investor?
- Should I withdraw a risky I-829 application and pursue a green card with I-130?
- Is it possible to maintain residency requirements in both the U.S. and Canada at the same time?
- Would my initial entry in the U.S. as a conditional green card holder be considered illegal if our I-829 application gets denied?
- How can I convert an existing business to an EB-5 investment?
- What is the progress of the H.R. 1044 bill?
- Can I withdraw a pending I-829 application and re-apply for another type of green card while in the U.S.?
- Can I enter the country with a visitor visa if I have a green card?
- Why did the visa backlog happen and what are the solutions?
- Why did our EB-5 visa application get denied?
- How possible is it that a 10-year-old dependent will age out if an Indian investor participates in EB-5 now?
- How could an EB-5 application impact my ability to get a visitor visa?
- When can I get a biometrics appointment?
- How can I prove the source of funds for inherited money?
- How can I get my green card back if it has been deemed abandoned?
- What are the restrictions on a G4 visa holder to apply for EB-5?
- How could the H.R. 1044 bill impact EB-5 investors?
- Can I travel on an H-1B visa with an approved I-526 petition?
- Will I have any issues applying for an H-4 visa with an approved I-526?
- Can I apply for an E-2 visa with a pending I-526?
- What should I do to request a refund for my EB-5 investment?
- How could the new price tag of EB-5 impact previous investors?
- What are the tax liabilities of EB-5 investors?
- How should EB-5 investors choose regional centers to work with?
- Can I adjust my status based on marriage if my I-829 gets denied?
- How long do I have to remain in the U.S. after receiving a green card through EB-5?
- Is escrow for the investment a USCIS requirement for EB-5?
- What is the receipt date of my I-485 if the first application got denied?
- Do I have to work with a regional center to raise EB-5 funds for my business?
- Does the petitioner count toward the job-creation requirement?
- What are the negative impacts on an investor who withdraws an approved I-526 petition?
- What is the minimum age to apply for EB-5?
- What happens if my EB-5 case gets into the visa retrogression?
- Where should we start to raise capital from EB-5 investors?
- Can I change the country of chargeability of my EB-5 case while the I-526 is pending?
- Is it possible to apply for the EB-5 program with a criminal record?
- Should I choose to change status or apply for an EB-5 visa on my I-526 form?
- What are the solutions for Indian investors whose dependents might age out due to the retrogression?
- If F-1 students use EB-5-based I-485 EAD, will they lose their student status?
- Will I be denied entry if I have received treatment for syphilis?
- How can we invest in an EB-5 restaurant franchise project with diners at different locations?
- What is the current waiting time for new EB-5 investors from India?
- How can we apply for EB-5 if we have stakes in a foreign company that will acquire a U.S. company?
- What should investors do if they find issues with their EB-5 investments at the I-829 stage?
- If the regional center I worked with gets terminated, will my I-485 application be approved?
- What are the current wait times for Australians?
- What options do we have for our 20-year-old daughter when retrogression hits India investors in July?
- Can my girlfriend have two pending petitions for permanent residency?
- Can I apply for U.S. citizenship if my I-829 is pending?
- Will pregnant women be considered a public charge?
- Can an OPT student travel outside U.S. with a pending I-130 application?
- How long can I keep my status as a green card holder after the I-829 application is denied?
- How can I invest in an ongoing motel development project?
- Can I use E-2 investment toward an EB-5 visa?
- What should I do if I spot issues with my EB-5 project at the I-495 stage?
- When is the eligibility of dependent children determined in EB-5 cases?
- Should I apply for an L-1 visa if I have a pending I-829?
- Can I make an EB-5 investment through a holding company?
- Does an investment fund qualify as an EB-5 direct investment business?
- Can a principal applicant add a dependent to his I-829 even though the I-485 of his dependent has not been approved yet?
- Would an e-commerce business be eligible as an EB-5 direct investment?
- How can I prove the source of funds for money earned through an offshore company?
- Why is there a big increase in the processing time of I-526?
- How can we change the principal petitioner of our EB-5 case?
- How can I get my investment back when my I-526 is still pending?
- How can I change information on my DS-260 form for my EB-5 visa?
- Could the application for re-entry permits impact our ability to remove conditions on our green cards?
- Should I apply for an H-1B visa or an F-1 visa while waiting for my EB-5 case to be approved?
- How long does it take the NVC to process a change of location request?
- How long can green card holders stay outside the U.S.?
- Can I get my student status back if the I-485 gets rejected?
- What should we expect if we have EB-5 and EB-2 cases pending at the same time?
- What is the requirement of the financial wellness of an EB-5 investor?
- Can I create a single-member LLC for EB-5 through third-party service providers?
- Can I switch from an EB-5 green card to an EB-3 green card?
- What’s the tax implication on the gifted EB-5 funds?
- Is it possible to transfer the EB-2 priority date to my EB-5 application?
- How can I get biometrics done for my re-entry permit application with a walk-in appointment?
- How should I start the application for U.S. citizenship?
- How long is a re-entry permit valid for?
- Can I travel outside the U.S. with my student visa while my I-485 is pending?
- Are jobs created before the adjudication of an I-526 application qualifies for EB-5?
- Which type of visa should I apply for to enter the U.S. to conduct due diligence on the regional center projects that I am interested in?
- How do EB-5 investors get their social security numbers?
- Should I file an EB-5 I-485 when I have an EB-1 I-485 case pending?
- How could a previous criminal record impact my eligibility for EB-5?
- Is it a good idea to add children who are almost 21 years old to an EB-5 application?
- Why is my I-526 still pending after 37 months?
- How can I add my new wife to my EB-5 application if I already have a visa interview scheduled?
- How should an EB-5 dependent who needs a J-1 waiver file for permanent residency?
- Can I apply for EB-5 if I have a pending asylum application?
- Does the new commercial enterprise have to create jobs before its investors receive the conditional green card or after?
- How should I-829 applications be filed if the conditional permanent residency of the principal applicant and the dependent are approved at different?
- How long does it take to adjudicate an I-526 after it is assigned to an officer?
- Do I need to make significant changes to an existing business to qualify for EB-5?
- What should I do if the adjudication of my I-526 is outside the normal time frame?
- Can I change status from B1/B2 to E2 with a pending EB-5 case?
- Will my children who were born in mainland China be subject to the EB-5 retrogression?
- What type of attorneys should we look for if things go wrong with my EB-5 case?
- How many times can I use my EB-5 visa to enter the U.S.?
- What happens to an EB-5 dependent who turns 21 years old during consulate processing?
- Why are two I-526 cases adjudicated differently for applications filed at the same time?
- What are considered significant changes in an EB-5 project?
- When can I receive I-526 receipt?
- What should investors at the I-829 stage do if fraud is found in the EB-5 project?
- What will happen to an EB-5 dependent if she has already aged out when submitting the I-485?
- What requirements should an existing business meet as an EB-5 qualified business?
- Can we use money earned in the U.S. as our EB-5 funds?
- Should my daughter apply for an F-1 visa if she has a pending DS-260?
- Should I inform USCIS if the EB-5 project I invest in receives an exemplar approval after I file I-526?
- Can one have two I-130 applications filed at the same time?
- Do I have to stay in the U.S. if I participate in EB-5 for my son?
- Can I get my student status back if my EB-5 I-485 is rejected?
- How can I invest in an existing business and do EB-5?
- How can a group of investors set up a branch in the U.S. and apply for EB-5?
- How can Chinese investors maintain the “at risk” status of the funds without having to reinvest?
- When are EB-5 investors allowed to get the investment money returned?
- Is it important for an EB-5 investor to show that the direct investment is making money?
- How can I enter the U.S. with an expired green card and a pending naturalization case?
- What should my student status be if I have a pending EB-5 I-485 case?
- What is the process of receiving a green card for an EB-5 investor currently living outside the U.S.?
- What are the minimum requirements for maintaining permanent residency for the investor, spouse and children?
- Why am I receiving schedule K-1 but no actual payment?
- When am I eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship as an EB-5 investor?
- When will I get a notice from the national visa center after my I-526 gets approved?
- Could the approval of an EB-5 exemplar project be deemed a significant change?
- What should EB-5 investors do if their visa application cases are put under administrative processing?
- Who are eligible to adjust status in the U.S. for the EB-5 program?
- How can we get the investment money back if we decide not to proceed with EB-5?
- How should I send the civil documents to the National Visa Center?
- How can I apply for EB-2 and EB-5 concurrently?
- How can I change the EB-5 interview location?
- From where are police clearances required for EB-5?
- Will having a mistake on my DS-260 affect my interview?
- Can a sports team get EB-5 investors?
- Can I file my I-829 together with my spouse if my spouse is still waiting on her own I-485 decision?
- How can asylum applicants apply for EB-5?
- How can regional center policymaking affect an EB-5 visa outcome?
- Can a DACA recipient apply for EB-5?
- Could my child from India age out before our EB-5 application gets approved?
- Can one person stay on E-2 while another applies for EB-5?
- How do changes in an EB-5 project budget need to be reflected?
- How can I plan a direct EB-5 investment into a partnership to develop real estate business?
- What is the EB-5 eligibility of foreign nationals not living in their country of origin?
- How would a change of business location affect my EB-5 project?
- How do you verify the validity of an EB-5 project?
- How can we transfer from H-1B to EB-5?
- With pending EAD documentation, can it be used to extend my license?
- Can a U.S. tourist visa holder apply for EB-5?
- Is my I-730 application affecting my I-485 application with USCIS?
- What happens to the EB-5 investment amount after the I-526 approval and during the wait time for I-485?
- Can I file an I-526 application while transferring the investment fund to the U.S.?
- What should I do if I am charged an entry fee at the border as a conditional green card holder?
- Since the government is open again, when can I get notification from the National Visa Center for an EB-5 visa appointment?
- How can I file an I-824 for my wife with a pending I-485?
- If I apply for a J-1 visa, will it affect my EB-5 application?
- How can I travel with an F-1 visa and a pending advance parole application?
- Can I borrow $250,000 from a relative for my EB-5 application?
- How can I use the ACS appointment system to schedule a biometrics appointment for a re-entry permit?
- Could a pending EB-5 case impact the application of an F-1 visa?
- Why might the National Visa Center claim that it had not received my petition from USCIS?
- How long does it take for an investor from India to get an EB-5 green card?
- How can I work with a valid EAD and an expiring I-94 with a pending I-485?
- What could happen to the I-485 petition of my husband while my I-829 is still pending?
- What are the biggest challenges of using an existing business for EB-5?
- What is the priority date of an EB-5 I-485 application?
- Can I travel in and out of the U.S. with a valid tourist visa and a pending E-2 application?
- When will a naturalization ceremony be scheduled after the interview?
- How can I apply for a re-entry permit with an immigrant visa?
- How can I make my development plan EB-5 eligible?
- Are Hong Kong applicants subject to an EB-5 backlog?
- How can I convert part-time jobs to full-time positions to qualify for EB-5?
- What factors determine the adjudication time of I-526 cases?
- When can I, as a conditional green card holder, leave the country with a pending I-131?
- Has the EB-5 regional center program been reauthorized or not?
- What should EB-5 investors pay attention to while selling a property in the U.S.?
- Do I need to start creating jobs in a direct EB-5 investment before filing my I-526 petition?
- Do I need to inform USCIS or my EB-5 attorney that I changed my address and will get a new I-20?
- How can I switch attorneys at the I-829 stage?
- Can an EB-5 dependent be enrolled in a public school with B-1/B-2 visa?
- Can regional centers redeploy EB-5 money without the consent of investors?
- How can I apply for an H-1B transfer with a pending EB-5 I-485?
- How can I use money from U.S. sources to invest in EB-5?
- When can an EB-5 investor sell his share in a direct investment without impacting his green card?
- What impact could an I-526 petition have on my valid ESTA with Global Entry?
- How can I change my name without impacting my pending I-829 case?
- How does USCIS assign locations for I-131 biometrics appointments?
- Do I need to get an I-551 stamp with a pending I-829 if I do not plan to travel?
- How can I switch investment project within the same regional center without losing my priority date?
- How can I expand my online business to a brick-and-mortar store and qualify for EB-5?
- What should we do if another EB-5 regional center is using the same abbreviation as ours?
- Why does the U.S. consulate in Islamabad still claim that the EB-5 regional center program has expired?
- How long does it take to process an I-485 case?
- What happens to the investors who are in the process of filing their I-829s if their regional center is terminated?
- How can I downsize the direct EB-5 business after filing the I-829 petition?
- Why is the EB-5 regional center category still marked as “U” in the newly release March visa bulletin?
- How can I change my petition from a family-based green card to an EB-5 direct investment?
- Can I file an I-485 application based on my husband”s approved EB2 I-140 while my EB-5 I-829 is pending?
- How can I get my investment back if I get a NOID for my I-526?
- What kind of investors are exempt from interviews for EB-5 I-485 adjudication?
- How can a divorce impact the conditional green card of a dependent?
- If the government shutdown happens again, how would it affect the pending DS-260 applications?
- How can I travel back to the U.S. with an expired green card before receiving the I-829 receipt notice?
- What does “EB-5 regional center visas unauthorized” mean in the Visa Bulletin?
- Which investment route of EB-5 could let me enter the U.S. faster, a regional center project or a direct investment?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I am holding a F-1 student visa?
- How can I gift money to my daughter for her EB-5 application as a conditional green card holder?
- How are jobs maintained if an EB-5 project is completed before the end of the two-year conditional permanent residency?
- Why is my I-526 receipt number invalid in the USCIS case status system?
- How are jobs calculated in an EB-5 project that is a film production?
- What is the current waiting time for EB-5 investors from Japan?
- What are my options if I cannot get a police clearance certificate from my home country?
- How can I file an I-131 without a specific travel plan?
- Who can qualify as an accredited EB-5 investor?
- How can I partner with a U.S. citizen in a direct investment and apply for EB-5?
- Can foreign attorneys accept commissions from regional centers?
- What is the adjudication timeframe for a regional center EB-5 application with expedited processing?
- How long does it take to process an I-131 travel document?
- How can a 20-year old Indian dependent child get green card through EB-5?
- How do I deal with a situation involving EB-5, J1 and F1 visas?
- Is EB-5 retrogression for Indians limited to regional center investors or does it also impact direct investment?
- What should I be careful about after submitting an I-829 application?
- How should EB-5 dependents answer immigration petition-related questions on DS-160 forms?
- When can I apply to extend my I-797 receipt?
- How are EB-5 loans usually positioned in a capital stack?
- Should I apply for H1-B with an I-526 approval?
- What should I do if I did not complete the EB-5 interview on the scheduled date?
- How can I show that a direct EB-5 business is located in a TEA?
- How can I apply for EB-5 after entering the U.S. with an E-2 visa as a new Grenadian citizen?
- Where can I find information about TEA designation for an EB-5 project?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a pending EB-2 application?
- Can investors reinvest the EB-5 capital in a non-regional center project in a redeployment situation?
- How can I apply for a family-based immigrant visa with an approved I-526?
- How can I switch from H-1B to H-4 with a pending EB-5 application?
- Is NVC scheduling new appointments during the federal shutdown?
- Why is my I-485 pending for over 3 years after the interview?
- What happens after USCIS approves an I-526 petition?
- How can I remove my green card condition without living in the U.S if I have a reentry permit?
- Should I submit my EB-5 application during the government shutdown?
- Do I have to return my first re-entry permit if I need to apply for another one?
- When can I get my cancelled visa interview rescheduled?
- Can I get my investment money back if I withdraw my EB-5 application?
- How can I start a direct EB-5 investment before applying for EB-5?
- How can I transfer my money to a new project without losing my priority date?
- What issues might there be for an H-4 visa holder to purchase an EB-5 franchise business?
- How could a pending EB-5 application impact my J1 and F1 visa applications?
- Could an I-829 application be denied if the residency requirement is not fulfilled?
- Is it still advisable for Indian investors with a pending EB-2 application to go for EB-5?
- When are children included in an EB-5 application as dependents?
- How could a shutdown of a business during the I-829 stage impact my EB-5 application?
- How can I file a green card application for my wife with a pending I-829?
- Is my scheduled interview with USCIS still valid during the government shutdown?
- How can marrying a non-Chinese accelerate my EB-5?
- What kind of criminal record could impact my eligibility for EB-5?
- Are 20-year-old children too old to be included in an EB-5 application?
- Will my visa denial history impact my ability of getting an EB-5 visa?
- How long does it take USCIS to review an I-829 RFE response?
- What will happen to my EB-5 application if I overstayed my H-4 visa?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I was deported in the past?
- When should I file an I-485 form for my EB-2 case if I have a pending I-485 for my EB-5 case?
- How can I stay in the U.S. with an expired I-20 and an approved I-526?
- How can an EB-5 case be transferred?
- When should I designate a local representative for my direct EB-5 business?
- How long does it take for a case to receive a decision when assigned to an officer after multiple service requests?
- What are the disclosure liabilities for EB-5 projects?
- How can I enter the U.S. with an expiring passport and a valid advance parole?
- How many years do I have to keep continuous residency in the U.S. to apply for citizenship?
- How can I file an E-2 petition while I have a pending I-526?
- How long should I wait to file an E-2 after I obtain Grenada citizenship?
- How can I take advantage of both EB-5 and Opportunity Zone policies?
- How can I adjust my status as an EB-5 dependent?
- How can I use EB-5 investment to expand my licensed cannabis business?
- How can an H-4 visa holder work with a pending I-485?
- How long does it take USCIS to issue advance parole?
- What is the process to change the filing name from my dad to me?
- How can I sell my business to an EB-5 investor?
- Should I transfer to I-485 EAD when I hold a valid H-1B visa?
- How can I secure my investment in an EB-5 regional center after the I-829 stage?
- How can we add a newborn baby to our application?
- How can the processing time differ for investors in the same project?
- How likely is it that USCIS will issue a project-related RFE at the I-526 stage in an exemplar project?
- What are the requirements of loaning funds for EB-5 from a non-traditional lender?
- What are the qualifications for a business receiving an EB-5 investment?
- What should we take into consideration if we want to buy a regional center?
- What happens if my E-2 visa and I-94 expire while my I-485 is still pending?
- How can I gift my U.S.-sourced money to my nephew in India for EB-5?
- What documents does USCIS request from banks where EB-5 investors take loans for investment purposes?
- What is the scope of required evidence on EB-5 sources of funds?
- Can I stay in the U.S. while waiting for my I-526 to be approved?
- How can I use money generated from an E-2 business to apply for EB-5?
- What should a business owner be responsible for when using EB-5 funds?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I am not eligible for the DACA program?
- How much travel flexibility does an EB-5 investor have with a I-551 stamp?
- How can an EB-5 dependent enter the U.S. with an EB-5 visa before the principal applicant?
- How long is my I-526 approval valid?
- How are the ages of dependent children calculated after the approval of I-526?
- What questions might be asked during an EB-5 visa consular interview in Mumbai?
- How could the new rules of inadmissibility on public charge grounds impact our I-829 case?
- How can EB-5 investors use jobs created before their investment toward their permanent residency?
- Can I request my EB-5 case to be adjudicated again if the travel ban is revoked under a new administration?
- How can EB-5 investors invest in a not-for-profit business?
- How long does it take to get my passport back after the EB-5 visa interview?
- When could the EB-5 visa backlog start to impact Indian nationals?
- What is a good strategy for a pooled EB-5 direct investment project to allocate jobs to investors?
- What happens to my EB-5 case if the JCE is acquired by another company before I get my conditional green card?
- How can I use part of an E-2 business to apply for EB-5?
- What is needed for an EB-5 enterprise to sponsor an employment-based green card?
- How can I invest the required EB-5 capital through installments?
- How long does it take the U.S. Department of State to issue a waiver for EB-5 investors from the countries that are subject to the travel ban?
- How long can I stay in the U.S. after an OPT extension rejection without impacting my EB-5 application?
- How can I verify if an EB-5 project qualifies for expedited processing?
- How could the EB-5 backlog lawsuit help China-born investors?
- Under the current administration, should I choose EB-5 consulate interview or adjustment of status?
- Should I avoid a regional center project with a waiver of jury trial in its subscription agreement?
- How can I receive dividends and maintain compliance with EB-5?
- How can I return to non-immigrant status if my I-485 application gets rejected?
- What is the approximate I-485 processing times for India-born EB-5 applicants?
- How can I expedite the delivery of my green card?
- Why does my EB-5 case status not update online?
- How can my uncle gift me EB-5 money from a loan secured by a property co-owned by him and his girlfriend?
- How can I use a past investment to apply for an EB-5 visa?
- Is it still possible for a Vietnamese 17-year-old dependent to get a green card through EB-5 now?
- What requirements do I have to meet if I want to apply for an advance parole?
- How could the shutdown of a school impact our EB-5 process?
- How can I work with an expired green card before receiving the I-829 receipt notice?
- Can an EB-5 investor help buy a business?
- How can I get my re-entry permit if I have to leave the country after biometrics are taken?
- What are my options if my I-526 case processing is severely delayed?
- How can we change the option from EB-5 consulate interview to adjustment of status?
- How can I run an EB-5 direct investment business under the parent-subsidiary company model?
- What kind of visa can I apply for to work for my relative who holds an EB-5 visa?
- How can I remove the condition on my EB-5 conditional green card through I-751 with a pending I-829?
- What should we do if our EB-5 I-485 RFE notice get lost in mail?
- If I lose my conditional green card and have a child over the age of 18, would the child still he able to get an unconditional green card?
- How should investors negotiate redeployment if no clauses regarding this is mentioned in the private placement memorandum?
- How can I move my Brazilian company to the U.S. and qualify as a direct EB-5 investment?
- What will the total waiting period be for Indian investors in case of a backlog?
- How can I achieve my EB-5 direct investment?
- How can EB-5 investor get his investment back at the I-829 stage?
- Does filing an I-526 petition change the tax status of an F-1 student?
- How can I make my EB-5 application costs benefit me at tax time?
- Will a tourist visa affect my pending EB-5 application?
- How does the U.S. change on public charge affect my EB-5 application?
- Can I use domestic money to fund EB-5?
- How can credit cards be used toward EB-5 as a legitimate source of funding?
- How can I change from an EB-5 to EB-3 visa?
- How many individuals can be in one petition for EB-5?
- How can I repurpose my Canadian investment toward an EB-5 investment?
- What happens if my child ages out before my EB-5 application gets approved?
- How can I fix my supplemental petition to add my wife?
- How can I leave the country without an I-131?
- Is there a faster way to obtain a green card?
- Are pardons available to help EB-5 applicants who overstayed an earlier visa?
- How can I avoid source of funds issues on a real estate transaction in India?
- Can U.S. tourist visas affect approval or processing of an I-526 petition?
- What kind of limitations exist on direct investments for EB-5?
- How can I receive funding from investors to start EB-5 processing?
- Can certain adults be considered a dependent on EB-5 applications?
- Can a student visa holder apply for EB-5 once in the U.S.?
- Can we count existing jobs in a direct EB-5 investment?
- Can a U.S. citizen help with an EB-5 investment?
- Can the gifter of EB-5 funds use a personal loan?
- How can asylum applicants apply for EB-5 visas?
- Does USCIS place restrictions on the location of new job creation?
- Can you file for DS-260 if an I-526 was approved while on F-1 status?
- How can my money be considered “at risk” during the I-829 process?
- Under what circumstances should I renew my passport for an EB-5 visa interview?
- Can I provide source of funds documentation without any tax returns?
- How can we proceed with our direct EB-5 investment?
- How can I add my spouse and son to the EB-5 application at the I-829 stage?
- How can an EB-5 enterprise sponsor H-1B visas?
- How does a non-immigrant visa refusal affect my I-526 petition?
- How long does it take for USCIS to process the EB-5 I-485 application?
- What kind of questions are asked during an I-485 interview?
- What should I do if I want to select another consulate for the EB-5 visa interview?
- How likely is it that I will be called for an interview during the EB-5 adjustment of status application?
- How often can I travel on a pending I-485 and approved I-131?
- How can multiple EB-5 investors invest in one business and get EB-5 visas?
- How can I use gifted money obtained as a mortgage loan to apply for EB-5?
- What is the physical presence requirement for EB-5 investors with conditional permanent green cards?
- How can I invest directly in an EB-5 project without going through a regional center?
- Who can be included in my EB-5 application as my dependent children?
- How would my EB-5 case be impacted if I overstay my F-1 visa?
- How can I use my previous business to qualify for EB-5?
- How can I start a business with a B-1/B-2 visa, then transform it to an EB-5 enterprise?
- What should EB-5 investors do if they lose their conditional green card?
- What is the deadline for the current investment threshold?
- What is a reasonable time interval between receiving gifted capitals and making an investment for EB-5?
- How can we request biometric appointments for EB-5 dependents?
- What are the health insurance requirements for EB-5 investors?
- How could expedited processing benefit my EB-5 application?
- What is the impact on my E-2 visa renewal if my I-526 is not approved?
- How can I return to the U.S. with a B-2 visa if I do not receive my advance parole?
- How can I use loans secured by a U.S. property to fund EB-5?
- What does a conditional green card mean for FIRPTA?
- What should be expected during in-person interviews for EB-5 adjustment of status applications?
- How could building a holding company qualify for EB-5?
- What kind of documentation is needed for a statement of assets for the EB-5 visa?
- How can I prove source of funds for EB-5 from dividends I have cashed out?
- What kinds of investment activities qualify for EB-5?
- Under what circumstances should the EB-5 capital be reinvested at the I-829 stage?
- How can an EB-5 business have employees at multiple locations?
- How can I apply for an E-2 visa and stay in the U.S. with a pending EB-5 case?
- How can I run my own EB-5 business on an H-1B visa?
- How can I stay in the U.S. if my current status expires but I have yet to submit an I-485?
- How can I transfer from an E-2 visa to EB-5 direct investment?
- How can I use a previous investment to apply for EB-5?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a pending asylum case?
- What is the timeline for starting a medical practice to qualify for EB-5?
- How could overstaying my visa impact my eligibility of applying for EB-5?
- How can I re-enter the country if my I-551 stamp expires?
- How long does it take a South Korean citizen to acquire a green card through the EB-5 program?
- How can I prove the source of funds for EB-5?
- How can the father of my children join us for an EB-5 application?
- What should I do if I cannot make an Infopass appointment with USCIS for a visa stamp?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I overstayed my visa in another country?
- What should I do if the regional center does not refund my investment after an I-526 denial?
- How can the 10 required jobs be created at different locations and qualify for EB-5?
- What should I do if my EB-5 project gets investigated by the SEC?
- What impact could HR-392 have on EB-5?
- How can I apply for an I-131 re-entry permit outside the U.S.?
- What does “case currently not assigned to process” mean?
- What stage of development should a startup be at to take in EB-5 investment?
- How long does it take to receive a biometrics appointment notice after filing I-131?
- What documents do I need to provide for EB-5 source of funds?
- How can I use income from the U.S. to apply for EB-5?
- How are jobs allocated to investors in an EB-5 project?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a pending adjustment of status application?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while on a J-1 waiver?
- What options do I have if my EB-5 case gets denied due to the travel ban?
- How can I apply for EB-5 before Sept. 30?
- Should I chose an adjustment of status or immigration visa?
- How can I abandon my F-1 status if I have a pending I-485?
- What is the process for the spouse of an EB-5 investor to get a green card?
- What is the processing timeline for expedited I-526?
- If my regional center closes, how could I still get a conditional green card?
- When do EB-5 investors need to file Form I-864?
- How can EB-5 investors receive their investment return earlier?
- How can we change the name of a regional center?
- How can I work for the EB-5 business I invested in?
- What is the current processing time for I-526?
- How long does it take to transfer from E-2 to EB-5?
- What are the implications for my business if I take EB-5 investment money?
- How do I travel overseas during the DS-260 processing?
- How could EB-5 investments be done by a group of three to four investors?
- How do health conditions impact my eligibility of applying for EB-5?
- What happens if the investment loan matures before the I-829 adjudication?
- How long does it take for Vietnamese investors to obtain green cards through EB-5?
- What should investors expect after submitting I-829?
- How can we invest $1 million in portions and qualify for EB-5?
- Can the I-829 of a dependent get approved if the I-829 of the principal applicant gets denied?
- How can I use cryptocurrency to invest in EB-5?
- Do I need to pay U.S. taxes while on a conditional green card?
- How can I apply for citizenship while my I-829 is pending?
- How can I apply for EB-1 after my EB-5-based conditional green card is approved?
- How can EB-5 investors apply for U.S. residency for their parents?
- What happens to my application if my regional center gets terminated?
- How long does it take to receive an interview notice?
- What are the requirements for a J-1 visa holder to apply for EB-5?
- What is the timeline for filing for citizenship for a minor who is an EB-5 dependent?
- How can “visiting the EB-5 project” be an approved reason for applying for a visitor visa?
- When should I inform IPO that the project I invested in has received I-924 approval?
- How can I file EB-5 on a visitor visa?
- How can I add a non-mainland China born spouse to my approved I-526?
- When can EB-5 applicants enjoy in-state tuition?
- How is job creation by multi-level marketing considered for EB-5 purposes?
- What is the possibility of getting an F-1 visa approved while I have applied for an EB-5 visa?
- How does USCIS count job creation for different EB-5 investors involved in the same project?
- How do I travel right after the EB-5 consular interview?
- My child aged out due to a wrong I-526 form filed by my immigration attorney. What options do I have?
- How can my minor daughter and son apply for EB-5?
- How can I file an I-941 international entrepreneur parole petition if I have a pending I-526?
- How can I withdraw my EB-5 regional center petition and get the investment back?
- When could the new EB-5 reform be announced?
- How can I transit my EB-5 priority date to my EB-2 date?
- How does the payment of the NVC immigration fee work for EB-5 dependents?
- How do I include a foreign investor in my company to help her with EB-5?
- When do I receive biometrics after I file the I-131 travel document?
- How could marrying a non-China-born spouse benefit my EB-5 application?
- What happens if the TEA designation of my EB-5 project becomes invalid?
- Could my EB-5 application be positively impacted if I pay the investment in full?
- How can I provide proof that the direct EB-5 enterprise is established in a targeted employment area?
- How can I use online money transfer service statements as proof for source of funds for EB-5?
- How can EB-5 applicants best prepare for their dependents to not age out of the process?
- What are the residency requirements for EB-5 principal applicants and dependents after the I-526 approval?
- How can I avoid conflicts between two immigration petitions?
- What solutions do I have if the EB-5 project I invested in fails?
- How can I have two different kind of businesses under one master company for EB-5?
- How could a divorce during the I-485 pending stage impact my EB-5 application?
- How can an agricultural project qualify as a direct EB-5 investment?
- How can I stay and travel with an expired student visa and a pending EB-5 I-485?
- What is the timeline for creating jobs in a direct EB-5 project?
- How will dual citizenship impact my EB-5 application?
- How can EB-5 funds be lent from one project to another as a mortgage?
- What if I am unable to prove source of funds for a small part of my investment amount?
- How can I return to the U.S. if my conditional green card expires?
- How do an OPT EAD and a I-485 EAD conflict with each other?
- How can I convert my E-2 business to an EB-5 project?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with an inadmissible spouse?
- How could investing in franchises qualify for EB-5?
- What options does my father have after his I-526 is denied?
- How will the travel ban impact my EB-5 application?
- How can I re-enter the U.S. as an F-1 visa holder after filing my DS-260?
- How could a self-prepared income statement provide evidence for EB-5 source of funds?
- Is an adjustment of status or consulate interview recommended? Why?
- What are the requirements for an affidavit of support during the consular processing of an EB-5 application?
- How can I appeal outside of the U.S. if my I-829 gets denied?
- How can an H4-EAD holder invest in a direct EB-5 project?
- How can my 21-month-old baby stay outside the U.S. for more than six months as a conditional permanent resident?
- How long does it take to process biometrics and the I-131 travel document?
- How can I apply for an EB-5 visa as an asylee?
- How can I transfer to an H-1B visa at the I-829 stage?
- How can I get an EB-5 visa if my application was refused due to the travel ban?
- How will switching jobs under H-1B impact my EB-5 application?
- How can my wife and I invest individually but qualify for EB-5 as a family?
- How can I use a SBA loan for my cousin”s EB-5?
- How can I stay in the U.S. with an expired OPT extension but a pending I-526?
- What are the requirements to prove the creation of 10 jobs for direct EB-5 investments?
- What should I expect after my I-526 gets approved?
- What options do I have if my regional center gets terminated by USCIS?
- How can marrying a U.S. citizen accelerate my green card application compared with EB-5?
- Under what conditions could the I-829 petition of an EB-5 investor be turned down?
- How can I add my new spouse when filing my I-829?
- How can an EB-5 new commercial enterprise include E-2 investors?
- How can a H-1B visa holder apply for direct EB-5 investment?
- What license does one need to provide EB-5 brokerage services in the U.S.?
- How can China-born EB-5 applicants work legally in the U.S. after their H-1B expires?
- How is USCIS’ changing policy on accrued unlawful presence impacting EB-5 investors?
- How should a U.S. citizen structure a partnership for EB-5 direct investment?
- What are the stay and travel requirements for an EB-5 investor during the conditional permanent residency and permanent residency period?
- How can I buy multiple franchises and qualify for EB-5?
- How can a non-regional center EB-5 project attract investors legally?
- What is the average EB-5 preparation time frame?
- How should the contract between regional centers and investors include terms regarding a potential EB-5 sunset?
- How can I add my child with mental illness to my EB-5 application?
- What options do I have if my I-526 got denied by USCIS?
- How can a direct investor justify the job creation?
- When do I get refund if my I-526 is rejected?
- How should a non-regional center enterprise arrange its capital stack with EB-5 funding?
- Can I work still work in the states after I485 application?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while on OPT and with an H-1B petition pending?
- What fees should be taken into consideration when preparing for an EB-5 petition?
- How can I travel while waiting for my I-829 receipt and ASC letter?
- Who is eligible to file I-485?
- How do I comply with the job creation requirement in an EB-5 direct investment?
- How could the travel ban impact my eligibility to get a green card through EB-5?
- When could there be an EB-5 retrogression for Indian applicants?
- How is the return and profits of my EB-5 investment distributed?
- How will submitting I-829 earlier benefit my EB-5 application?
- How will a high job turnover rate impact my direct EB-5 application?
- At which stage of the EB-5 application can I add my spouse?
- When do project offering documents for an EB-5 project need to be updated?
- How can I invest in EB-5 with currency from my home country?
- How can I return to the U.S. with an expired EB-5 visa?
- When do family members officially become beneficiaries of an EB-5 application?
- What is required for filing an I-526 in an EB-5 direct investment?
- How can a holding company be structured to qualify for EB-5 direct investment?
- What are the requirements on business experiences of EB-5 direct investors?
- What can I do to avoid project construction delay from jeopardizing my EB-5 application?
- How can I interfile with another EB-5 project when my current I-829 is pending?
- How will an E-2 visa help my EB-5 application?
- How can an EB-5 dependent get travel authorization without an I-829 notice?
- How can I remain on H-1B status until I receive my green card from my EB-5 investment?
- How can I work for another company while running a direct EB-5 business?
- How can an Eb-5 project”s exemplar approval accelerate the adjudication of my I-526?
- How can I use gifted money from my parents” property for my EB-5 investment?
- How can I apply for EB-5 “retroactively”?
- What happens to my EB-2 application if my EB-5 gets denied at any stage?
- Why are my dependents not included in the letter from the National Visa Center?
- What is the impact of investing more than the minimum capital requirement in an EB-5 project?
- How can I apply for EB-5 based investment in a venture capital or angel fund?
- How quickly do EB-5 funds have to be redeployed after the loan is repaid to maintain investors” “at risk” status?
- How will the recent announcement from USCIS of the Vietnamese EB-5 backlog impact my application?
- What trouble could I get into by taking a job offer from an EB-5 entity?
- What are the odds of losing my EB-5 investment capital?
- What is the timeline for investing in direct EB-5 projects?
- How do we change the NAICS category of a regional center?
- How will the change of residency impact my EB-5 application?
- How can I legally work for the EB-5 project I invested in?
- What are the differences between an advance parole and a reentry permit?
- How can I be “actively” engaged in the direct EB-5 investment?
- How will a pending I-526 impact my E3 visa petition?
- How can I use my U.S. income as source of funds for EB-5?
- What is the difference between the issuance date of EB-5 visa and the residency starting date on the green card?
- How will two pending immigration petition impact applicants?
- How does NCE manage investment that is redeployed into publicly traded securities?
- How can E-2 investment capital qualify for EB-5?
- What due diligence should be done in a redeployment scenario?
- How to allocate the investment capital in a direct EB-5 project?
- When and why do we need a trust deed for EB-5 funds?
- What are the possibilities that other countries than will face EB-5 retrogression?
- How can I apply for EB-5 within the U.S. as a B1/B2 visa holder?
- When is the best time to use cross-changeability to avoid backlog?
- What is the process for renting a regional center?
- What are the reporting standards for EB-5 investor funds in escrow?
- What are some essential criteria to evaluate regional centers?
- How do I answer questions about my U.S. residence status?
- When might the Department of Homeland Security regulations be implemented?
- How are TEAs designated?
- How can I add another EB-5 investor in my direct EB-5 project?
- What company structures are preferable for an EB-5 direct investment?
- How can I get I-551 stamp without an I-829 filing receipt?
- How will change of marital status influence the eligibility of the spouse to get a green card?
- What are some common exit strategies investors can use in an EB-5 regional center project?
- What are the pros and cons of making my 11-year-old son the main EB-5 applicant?
- What happens if I cannot enter the U.S. within 6 months after an EB-5 visa is issued?
- What are the differences between renting a EB-5 regional center and starting a new EB-5 regional center?
- How much interest does an EB-5 investor earn on their redeployed capital?
- What does “at risk” for the purposes of redeployment mean?
- How can I get my investment capital back with a pending I-526?
- How could the proposed EB-5 regional center program comprehensive reform impact EB-5 investors?
- How can I make both my wives dependents on my EB-5 application?
- What is USCIS”s view towards legal medical/recreational marijuana-related EB-5 projects?
- How can I use my company that support my H1-B visa for EB-5 direct investment?
- What criteria does USCIS use to adjudicate I-829 applications?
- What is the cost and ideal structure to form a regional center?
- What are the securities requirements for a company to attract direct EB-5 investments?
- What happens if some investors receive the return of their original capital contribution while other investors’ funds are redeployed?
- How do I structure my company to quality for a direct EB-5 investment?
- What is the process for USCIS to review the response to an RFE?
- How can I use Chinese real estate as collateral to a U.S. bank for my EB-5 investment?
- What are the advantages of a government supported regional center project?
- How can I invest in two different businesses/projects to qualify for EB-5?
- How can I use cumulative gifts as source of funds?
- How can I get my parents eligible as EB-5 dependents?
- How can I change the location for consular interview?
- How can I prove EB-5 source of funds with a mortgage secured by inherited real estate?
- How do different categories of projects influence regional center designation?
- How can I remain in status and be free to travel outside the U.S. during an I-829 appeal?
- How can an adopted child by an EB-5 dependent spouse be qualified as child of the main applicant?
- How can I receive gifted funds for EB-5 from an unrelated person?
- When should I apply to adjust my status through I-485 if I have a pending I-539?
- How do I maintain my immigrant status after my I-526 is approved?
- How do I avoid a “throwback tax” if I become a permanent resident through EB-5?
- What should I do if I withdrew my application but the regional center refuse to pay me back?
- What taxation liabilities do I have if I transfer savings abroad to the U.S. as EB-5 source of funds?
- How can I use a $50K loan from my 401(k) as part of my EB-5 investment?
- How can I travel abroad after biometrics appointment but before receiving my green card?
- How long do I have to stay in the U.S. during the conditional permanent resident status?
- How would a project defaulting on bank loans influence my EB-5 petition?
- What are my rights as an EB-5 investor if I do not want my funds redeployed?
- How can I keep my H1 status until I get a permanent green card?
- What is the required deposit schedule of the EB-5 investment capital?
- How are jobs created in a direct EB-5 investment distributed among partners?
- What kind of legal credentials should an EB-5 regional center hold?
- How do EB-5 investors prepare for consular post interview?
- How do I use gifted money as EB-5 capital?
- How can I protect my personal information and investment records in an EB-5 application?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in a late-stage EB-5 project?
- What are the legal requirements of becoming an “EB-5 agent”?
- Why do I receive NVC visa processing notification while my priority date is yet to come?
- How can I use the capital from own company for EB-5 investment?
- How can we get investor consent in order to redeploy capital?
- What are USCIS requirements on the marital status of EB-5 dependents?
- What is the processing timeframe for EB-5 cases in projects with expedited exemplar approvals?
- How can dependents keep their green cards if the main EB-5 applicant pulls out of the process?
- How do I structure a business to get it approved as an EB-5 project?
- What are the job retention requirement for the I-829 processing period?
- What investment vehicles are considered “at risk” by USCIS?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I overstayed my F-1 visa?
- How can my dependent spouse be included in my I-829 if his I-485 is still pending?
- How does reinvesting my EB-5 investment affect job creation numbers?
- How would EB-5 be impacted if there is a government shutdown?
- What impact does the travel ban have on EB-5 Investors?
- If my H-1B has been denied, what is the next best immigration option for me?
- How can a direct EB-5 investor partner with a regional center without working through the regional center?
- What can an investor do if she loses her passport and attached I-551 stamp while traveling overseas?
- What is the best next step when you find out your I-526 application was submitted with mistakes?
- How to convert a hospitality construction project to an EB-5 Project?
- How much can I travel with a pending I-485?
- How will a force majeure impact an EB-5 petition?
- How do EB-5 investors manage direct EB-5 projects?
- How should I go about moving my EB-5 project after receiving my conditional green card?
- What EB-5 source of funds documents should I gather to account for wealth earned from my online store?
- What are the green card residency requirements while EB-5 investors wait to get their conditions removed?
- What happens to approved I-526 petitions if the EB5 program sunsets on Jan 19, 2018?
- How soon can I file for EB-5 if I am on an H-1B?
- How does the EB-5 Program view 401k as a source of funds?
- What happens if the JCE does not maintain the required jobs for the EB-5 Program?
- Who writes the business plan for an EB-5 direct investment?
- How can I help my parents apply for the EB-5 Program?
- How can I successfully apply for EB-5 when I am currently living in the United States, but out of status?
- Why do investors involved in the same EB-5 project get their green cards at different times?
- What happens when an F-2 applicant applies for the EB-5 Program?
- How long does the I-485 take to be approved?
- What is a 221(g) in the EB-5 process?
- What is the fate of EB5-5 after December 22, 2017?
- How do regional centers calculate interest rates for individual investors?
- How can an equity investment qualify as an EB-5 investment?
- How long does it take to process the I-131 travel document?
- How can a principal EB-5 applicant transfer the application to a family member?
- How should an asylum applicant start the EB-5 process?
- What should I do if I-829 form has not been submitted by my attorney when the conditional green card expires?
- What broker fees will we have to pay to present our project to EB5 investors?
- How do I withdraw my I-526 petition and investment funds so I can pursue EB1A?
- How does an F-1 student visa holder file for their EB-5 immigrant visa once the I-526 is approved?
- Which expenses paid during the EB-5 process are tax deductible?
- How do conditional green card holders become citizens?
- When is the best time for Chinese national applicants to add their children to their EB-5 petition?
- How long does the EB-5 process take if conducted in the United States, as opposed to staying in my country of origin?
- How will traveling affect the Consular Processing stage of my EB-5 application?
- What happens if my EB-5 visa expires before I can enter the United States?
- I received a NOID on my EB-5 application. What happens now?
- What happens if a conditional permanent resident resides in the U.S. for five years and then receives an I-829 denial?
- How would I show source of EB-5 funds for lottery winnings?
- How should a spouse derivative prepare for their partner’s EB-5 visa application?
- How and when do you get a physical conditional green card in the EB-5 process?
- How will two part-time jobs created by my EB-5 investment be counted?
- When does the “5-year path to citizenship” in the EB-5 Program start?
- When can we expect a change in the minimum investment amount for an EB-5 direct investment?
- How can I invest in two separate urgent care centers as part of one EB-5 project?
- How can I make the new commercial enterprise qualify for the Targeted Employment Area EB-5 investment amount if it is not currently located in a TEA?
- How often should I update USCIS of changes in my chosen EB-5 Project?
- How does retroactively adding a derivative to an EB-5 application affect the process?
- What is the difference between an EB-5 project with exemplar approval and one without it?
- What evidence can EB-5 investors provide to show they are actively investing in a project?
- What are current market conditions for raising pre-EB-5 equity?
- Can investing in a fund of SBA 7(a) loans qualify as an EB-5 investment?
- What are the ramifications and implications of a SEC investigation on a regional center EB-5 project?
- How do I provide documentation for a bitcoin-based EB-5 investment?
- What types of due diligence can a US attorney offer on an EB-5 project?
- How can I pursue my PhD in the United States while also holding an approved I-526 petition?
- What is the source of funds requirement for gifts?
- How are EB-5 jobs counted for a staffing company project?
- As an investor, what does EB-5 capital redeployment mean for me?
- Will my EB-5 application impact my daughter”s F-1 visa?
- How does USCIS handle Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the United States?
- How do working capital term loans against properties work in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- How does an EB-5 application affect an E-3 visa renewal?
- How long does it take USCIS to process the EB-5 applications of Iranian nationals?
- How late can I add my daughter to my EB-5 application?
- What happens if one of my EB-5 derivatives cannot attend the EB-5 interview?
- If I quit my H-1B job while the I-526 is pending, do I need to leave the United States?
- How restricted are EB-5 visa holders in terms of traveling abroad?
- Do I need to file for a reentry permit if I have an F-2 student visa and a pending EB-5 application?
- What are the standards used to evaluate the quality of regional center projects?
- What is the difference between the L-1 and EB-5 programs?
- What are the work/residency restrictions for conditional green card holders?
- What should I do if my lawyer submits my I-526 filled with errors?
- How does the process of switching from a U.S. H-1B visa to an EB-5 visa work?
- How detailed must I be when documenting source of funds and income?
- How can I stay in the U.S. if my visitor visa has expired but my I-526 has been approved?
- Can Cuban citizens who meet financial EB-5 requirements apply for the program without issue?
- What problems may occur if I withdraw from the EB-5 Immigrant Investment Program now but wish to reapply in the future?
- What are the rules in the EB-5 program for people with developmental disabilities?
- Why is the EB-5 regional center program not set in place permanently?
- How would one investor dropping out of a project affect my EB-5 application?
- Can I use a bank loan for my EB-5 investment?
- If our TN status is expiring, how can we stay in the United States while applying for EB-5?
- How can I file a primary I-485 and remain a dependent on another I-485 at the same time?
- How can one EB-5 investor loan funds to another EB-5 applicant?
- What are the EB-5 visa residency requirements for international students?
- How do I read the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin?
- What will happen to my pending Adjustment of Status application if the EB-5 Regional Center Program is not extended?
- When does the “aging out” process start in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- Why do EB-5 investments need to be made “at-risk”?
- How long does the EB-5 process usually take?
- How can an H4 visa holder and EB-5 applicant gain work authorization in the United States while he waits for his visa number?
- How are investors allowed to allocate investment funds in a direct EB-5 investment?
- How late can an EB-5 investor join a project, either directly or via a regional center?
- What investment immigration path can an LLC owner take in the United States?
- What kinds of jobs will meet the EB-5 program requirements?
- How do certain large urban areas qualify as Targeted Unemployment Areas?
- What happens if my visa expires while I’m waiting for my biometric results in the United States? What are my options?
- How can an investor check on the status of their project during the EB-5 process?
- What are the restrictions on using ESTA visas during EB-5 processing?
- What are the residence restrictions at the beginning of the EB-5 process?
- What are the “active management” requirements for an EB-5 investor regarding the new commercial enterprise (NCE)?
- What are the restrictions on EB-5 investors residing in the United States on another visa?
- What is the time limit to act on an approved I-526 petition for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- How can an investor use E-2 funds for an EB-5 investment?
- How long does it take for USCIS to reply to EB-5 applicants?
- What can I do if I “age out” after the I-526 is filed even though I was under 21 years of age when we first filed our EB-5 petition?
- How do F-1 students transfer to an EB-5 visa status?
- If an EB-5 applicant is going to marry a U.S. citizen, is it better to stop the EB-5 process or keep it going?
- What are the most common immigration investment visas in the United States aside from EB-5?
- What are the “accredited investor” requirements for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- How can I manage my business while also applying for the EB-5 Program?
- How long does it take the National Visa Center to process after USCIS approves the petition?
- What difference does it make if a regional center has an exemplar approval of its EB-5 project?
- How long does it take to process biometrics and the I-131 travel document?
- What are the travel requirements for newborns of lawful permanent residents outside the United States?
- How much flexibility do investors have in terms of showing their source of funds?
- How can an EB-3 visa applicant currently in TP status apply for EB-5?
- Once we have our EB-5 visas, how long may I stay outside of the United States before they revoke my permanent residence status?
- How does USCIS define “dependents” in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- How can I check my EB-5 priority date?
- What tax liability will my daughter have on gifted EB-5 visa investment funds?
- What restrictions are there on administrative costs and ancillary fees associated with the EB-5 visa?
- What are the filing requirements if I want to add a new EB-5 project to an existing regional center?
- What are the physical residence requirements for naturalization after receiving a green card?
- How can a regional center sponsor a direct EB-5 investment?
- Can my son file for an F-1 visa while our EB-5 petition is being processed or will that impact our EB-5 application?
- How can my family attend our consular interview from different locations?
- What are the residency obligations for those filing I-485s?
- How can I make my real estate investment work for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- Is it safer for an immigrant investor to invest in an ongoing EB-5 project or a newly established one?
- What options do EB-5 fraud victims have?
- For regional centers, what does the USCIS certification process look like?
- What happens if an EB-5 project remains unfinished for a long time?
- What are the details of the EB-5 waiting list?
- What are the challenges faced by immigrants with an E-2 visa who want to apply for EB-5?
- How can two family members invest in the same project and both receive an EB-5 visa?
- How do I deal with the I-485 policy change enacted under the Trump Administration?
- What U.S. visa options might my father pursue?
- What is a mixed use project?
- How does an EB-5 regional center get terminated?
- What information is discussed at USCIS’ EB-5 stakeholder conferences?
- How do regional centers find EB-5 projects?
- What is causing the surge of EB-5 investors from India?
- What is the job creation deadline for EB-5 investors?
- How quickly does an investor need to invest the required amount to qualify for the EB-5 Program?
- What restrictions are there on an EB-5 investor's family members' ability to work in the U.S.?
- How can I file for an H-1B extension after I receive approval on the I-485?
- How do I remove my child from the DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application?
- How can someone with a visitor’s visa apply for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program while staying in the U.S.?
- What happens to derivatives if the principle EB-5 investor passes away?
- How soon would you have to change the I-485 after your spouse has won the DV lottery?
- How do I apply for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as an investor?
- When can cross-chargeability be applied on my I-526?
- How can I use the Saint Kitts and Nevis investment passport program or any other program to beat the EB-5 backlog for Chinese nationals?
- How do I answer questions regarding sponsorship on company applications?
- Once an EB-5 investment is made, what is the investor’s role in the new commercial enterprise for the term of their conditional residency?
- How do I return to my H-1B application if my I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status is denied?
- What are the requirements for the jobs that need to be created with an EB-5 project to qualify an investor for their green card?
- What are the immigration disadvantages of a late-stage project?
- What is the processing time for an I-290b Motion to Reopen a denied I-526?
- If the EB-5 Regional Center Program is set to expire, how long do we have to file our I-526s?
- What are the obstacles for immigrants who want to stay in the United States while waiting for their Adjustment of Status?
- How does the approval of my I-526 affect my F-1 status?
- How can I revoke my EB-5 petition if I have no intention of getting a visa through the program?
- Why would an I-130 RFE be rejected?
- How can a conditional permanent resident help their spouse get a green card?
- How can I use a loan to make my EB-5 investment?
- How does USCIS adjudicate batches of I-526 petitions for a particular project?
- How do equity loans work in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- What are the chances of getting an F-1 visa while I am on OPT extension and my I-526 is pending? See details below.
- What resources are available for a disabled EB-5 immigrant in the United States?
- How can I count my ward as a derivative when filing for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- How long does USCIS take to process an I-131 travel document?
- How do I sell my Regional Center?
- What would be the impact of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (H.R. 392) on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- What makes real estate such an attractive investment for EB-5 investors?
- Why do most EB-5 Immigrant Investors come from China?
- When should I apply for a status change from M-1 to EB-5?
- What are the barriers the EB-5 legislation proposed by United States Senator John Cornyn faces?
- How will my international trips affect my ability to get U.S. citizenship?
- If I gift someone their EB-5 investment funds, what documentation do I have to provide to help them along in their application process?
- What is the possibility of a denial at the consular interview?
- How does an arrest on my record affect my application for the EB-5 program?
- What is the quickest way to naturalize after achieving permanent resident status?
- What resources are available to immigrants after getting their green cards?
- How will my divorce affect my EB-5 application?
- What types of funds are appropriate for the EB-5 Program?
- How long can an Indian national expect to wait for an update on their EB-5 Petition?
- How do I buy an Arizona EB-5 Regional Center?
- How long can we wait to fully immigrate the United States after getting our green cards?
- What do background checks through USCIS involve?
- How could the proposed DHS regulations affect EB-5 investors priority date for refiled petitions?
- What does it mean to have a “conditional” Green Card?
- What are the educational requirements for an EB-5 investor?
- When should the business plan be written?
- How can I appeal a 526 petition decision made by USCIS?
- What is the difference between United States citizens and permanent residents?
- How do I add my fiance as a derivative after getting approval on the I-526?
- How does investing through an EB-5 Regional Center work?
- How do I update the information on my DS-260?
- What are the risks of entering on an F-2 visa with the intent to adjust to EB-5?
- How far back are source of funds traced with a bank loan?
- How are legislators dealing with the EB-5 visa number quota?
- What is a “Limited Partnership”?
- What can I expect at an EB-5 consulate interview?
- Is 5 months enough time to prepare and file an EB-5 application?
- How can I keep EB-2 priority date while also applying for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- What does a USCIS Ombudsman do?
- How much am I allowed to travel on a B-1/B-2 visa after my I-526 is approved?
- What is the official timeline for meeting all EB-5 requirements?
- How do census tracts affect a targeted employment area designation in the EB-5 program?
- What happens if my business has to relocate outside of a TEA after my I-526 was approved?
- What must be disclosed when filing tax returns as an EB-5 investor?
- How do I update my DS-260 application after changing my passport?
- What options do I have if my I-485 has been pending for 10 months?
- What is the first step in the EB-5 Program application process?
- How can I use an H-4 EAD to start a new business and also apply for the EB-5 program?
- As an immigrant seeking asylum, what options do I have if I want to apply for the EB-5 Program?
- What is the current I-526 processing time for an EB-5 investor working with a regional center?
- If my I-485 gets denied, how can I legally keep my F-1 status?
- How would an F-1 application for an ELS program affect the EB-5 process?
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- As an EB-5 petitioner, how can I ensure my EAD will be extended?
- How long does it usually take the I-485 to be approved after the combo card is sent?
- What bank account information must EB-5 investors disclose?
- How many investors can an exemplar EB-5 project have? Is there a cap?
- How popular are medical research ventures in the EB-5 Program?
- What can I do to properly evaluate the success of my EB-5 project?
- What is the best economic model to use when developing an EB-5 project?
- How long do I need to stay in the United States after a 6-month absence?
- What options does the EB-5 program give me after my non-immigrant visa has been revoked?
- How late can an investor invest in an EB-5 project—for example, a project nearing completion?
- What actions can I take if my I-526 is undergoing an extensive review?
- How do I know for certain that my spouse and other derivatives have been added to my EB-5 application?
- How are rural areas defined in the EB-5 program?
- Can I change my E-2 visa to an EB-5?
- As a developer, what are the benefits of using a EB-5 regional center to fund my deal?
- How long must an investor be involved with an EB-5 project after they receive their green card?
- How does the EB-5 process play out for citizens of Paraguay and Argentina?
- How can I apply for an EB-5 visa and EB-3 visa at the same time?
- How soon should we transport our family to the United States after EB-5 approval?
- How free am I to travel while my I-829 is pending if I have an I-551 stamp?
- Can I open a dental practice when I am in OPT or H-1B?
- How can I transfer and L-1 visa to an EB-5 visa?
- What comes next in the EB-5 process after my I-526 is approved and I receive my NVC case number?
- After filing F-1 visa STEM extension, how will applying an EB-5 visa affect that process?
- What would happen to my EB-5 application if I got married after submitting my I-526 application but before having my DS-260 interview?
- How will an EB-5 application affect my F-1 visa application?
- How will investing in a project alongside Chinese EB-5 investors affect my application timeline?
- What are the implications of a SEC investigation of an EB-5 regional center for its projects?
- How can my money be considered “at-risk” during the I-829 process?
- Is it possible to extend I-94 while the Adjustment of Status is processing? If so, how can I do this?
- When can I withdraw my investment after filing I-829?
- What is the best way to go about adding children to my EB-5 petition?
- How can I switch from an EB-5 direct investment to a regional center investment?
- How can I remain in the US while waiting for my EB-5 visa number?
- How can I use my EB-5 investment as collateral for a secured loan?
- What options are there for Chinese nationals to speed along the immigration process?
- What happens to the EB-5 investors if the USCIS terminates the regional center they have chosen to work with?
- How long will my reentry permit be valid if my I-829 is processing?
- How does the EB-5 program count direct job creation in a project managed by a regional center?
- How can I set up an EB-5 project where the escrow and LLC accounts are one in the same?
- For an EB-5 project, how should I go about setting up a new commercial enterprise as a subsidiary of an already existing enterprise?
- How can I relocate my business without violating my EB-5 project agreement?
- As an EB-5 investor, how can I get my money back if I no longer wish to obtain a green card?
- How will the new Trump administration impact the EB-5 program?
- What kind of documents should we compile to show our source of funds?
- How will the EB-5 visa backlog affect EB-5 projects with EB-5 investment funds in escrow?
- What happens to pending I-526 petitions if the EB-5 program expires on April 28, 2017?
- What will happen if I withdraw my EB-5 application after I-526 approval?
- As a student with an F-1 visa, how can I extend my immigrant status in the United States through the EB-5 program?
- How long will I have to wait if I reschedule my EB-5 interview date?
- What is the best way to verify funds for a direct EB-5 investment?
- How do I go about choosing a regional center in a TEA?
- How can an EB-5 applicant prove non-immigrant intent to obtain a B-2 visa from a consular officer?
- How can my child keep his green card if he or she studies outside of the United States?
- What types of businesses qualify for the EB-5 program?
- What is the best way to convert an E-2 visa into an EB-5?
- How can I track my I-526 process?
- How do partnership investments work in the EB-5 program?
- How can I achieve permanent resident status with an F-1 visa?
- What are the health requirements for an EB-5 application?
- When is it too late to file an I-526 and/or an I-829 on an USCIS-approved construction project?
- Where can an EB-5 investor live after I-485 approval and before filing Form I-829?
- How can an angel investor on H-1B be considered for the EB-5 program?
- How long after USCIS receives the I-526 application will I receive my case number?
- What are the risks of investing in a regional center project with no escrow agreement?
- What will happen if I apply for EB-2 and EB-5 simultaneously?
- What is considered being a public charge?
- Where can a direct EB-5 investor live after getting the temporary green card?
- What is the possibility of getting F-1 approval after submitting the I-526?
- What happens if I do not receive my EB-5 appointment before I turn 18?
- What evidence is needed for my parents to keep their EB-5 green card status?
- What happens to my investment if an EB-5 direct business area becomes a TEA?
- How can I qualify for EB-5 via a new or existing VC fund?
- Why might I-526 petitions in a particular EB-5 project be pending for a long time?
- How will a difference in EB-5 jobs created affect my removal of conditions?
- How would construction on-hold impact the EB-5 green card and I-829 approval?
- What is the rule on regional center jobs created prior to investment?
- What is the difference between using a migration agency and an EB-5 attorney?
- What are the salary and employment requirements for an EB-5 visa?
- What restrictions are there in changing from E-2 to EB-5?
- What are my green card options if my EB-2 application is still pending?
- How quickly can EB-5 investment funds be accessed?
- How can my wife and daughter apply for EB-5 if I am on an L-1 visa?
- What is the time limit for job creation for a direct EB-5 project?
- How can a direct EB-5 project utilize indirect/induced job creation?
- How many jobs must my EB-5 project create?
- How will a pending I-526 affect approval of a SERVIS transfer?
- What will happen if an Iranian national applies for EB-5 during the ban?
- What happens if the primary EB-5 applicant divorces before I-829 approval?
- How will the Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze affect I-526 applicants?
- When will we know what changes there are in EB-5 law in 2017?
- What are the status requirements for EB-5 AOS processing?
- How does filing the I-526 affect applying for OPT?
- How can both my friend and I obtain U.S. green cards?
- When is the earliest an EB-5 investment can be paid back?
- How does the recent visa ban impact EB-5 applications?
- How can an EB-5 conditional green card holder add a newborn currently overseas?
- Who is responsible for checking the standing of a regional center with the SEC?
- What happens if only one member of a couple applies for EB-5?
- What if the EB-5 project is done before I file an I-829?
- How long does it take the NVC to receive an EB-5 case?
- How will an SEC suit impact my EB-5 condition removal process?
- What is the relation between EB-5 derivative applicants and investment totals?
- When can a Chinese EB-5 investor apply for the I-765 and I-131?
- How does an O-1 petition affect a pending I-526 petition?
- How long does work authorization approval take at the I-485 stage?
- How can an adopted child get an EB-5 green card?
- What are the consequences of loan repayment prior to I-526 approval?
- What qualifies as new commercial enterprise/troubled business?
- What happens to my EB-2 case if my EB-5 petition is approved?
- How would my EB-5 application be affected by an H-1B amendment?
- Which court has jurisdiction over my EB-5 case?
- How will the changing EB-5 regulations affect removal of conditions?
- How do the EB-5 processing time priority dates work?
- Who approves EB-5 projects?
- How can I use VC funds for my EB-5 investment?
- What happens after an RFE response is submitted?
- What are the mandatory documents for obtaining an EB-5 visa?
- How do we plan EB-5 job creation for a new U.S. business?
- When does an E-2 visa holder applying for EB-5 submit the I-508?
- How can I enlist in the U.S. marines after the EB-5 conditional green card expires?
- What documents are necessary from the EB-5 regional center?
- What happens if a U.S. citizen petitions for their spouse with a pending EB-5?
- What constitutes abandonment of the EB-5 application?
- How do we add a baby to our filed I-526?
- How can I obtain documents from my EB-5 case filed with a regional center?
- How will the passing of the main EB-5 applicant affect the green cards of his children?
- How is U.S. physical presence calculated for citizenship eligibility?
- What are the categories of EB-5 visas?
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- How can we get our investment back if the principal EB-5 investor died?
- What is the cost and time involved in starting a regional center?
- What do we do after arriving in the United States?
- What are the requirements for employees of an EB-5 investor?
- What rights do we have with the EB-5 two-year conditional green card?
- How can I use a gifted business to qualify for an EB-5 visa?
- What happens if I file for an E-2 visa during the EB-5 process?
- What risks are there in changing status after filling the I-526?
- How can I operate my U.S. business after filing for EB-5?
- What are the EB-5 green card residency requirements?
- What vetting process will I have to undergo to receive EB-5 funds?
- How do I use an existing business to qualify for an EB-5 green card?
- What costs can be counted in a direct EB-5 investment?
- How can we come to the United States immediately?
- What visa is issued after the consular interview?
- Why does it matter if an EB-5 attorney is affiliated with a regional center?
- What are the state-level requirements for becoming a regional center?
- What guarantees can EB-5 project developers offer investors?
- What is a “tenant job” in an EB-5 context?
- Chase Hughes
- Who conducts the EB-5 due diligence report?
- How can a company also hire its EB-5 investors?
- How can I maintain my status until applying for an EB-5 visa?
- From where do EB-5 investors have to apply for the visa?
- What changes should EB-5 regional centers be aware of in the new policy manual?
- How do EB-5 NVC processing times compare to other visa types?
- What can count toward my EB-5 investment if I already co-own a U.S. company?
- What happens if an EB-5 investor has a passive role in the business?
- What happens if a green card holder stays outside of the U.S. beyond six months?
- How can we help finance our son's EB-5 investment?
- How much valuables can an EB-5 investor bring to the United States?
- What does the process of buying an EB-5 regional center involve?
- What crimes disqualify an investor from applying for EB-5?
- What happens if an investor bypasses the EB-5 regional center?
- What are the requirements for partners in an EB-5 business?
- What happens to the EB-5 visas if the regional center project goes bankrupt?
- How can I monitor my funds invested in an EB-5 project?
- Jim Nail
- NY EB-5 Express, LLC
- What kind of deal structure is typical for EB-5 projects?
- J and C International Group
- Which name should be used for the EB-5 application?
- What is the current status of the EB-5 regional center program?
- How do my parents sponsor me for the EB-5 investment amount?
- How do I process my EB-5 application with an EB-5 law firm?
- What happens if a project is fully completed before I-526 approval?
- What is the difference between an EB-5 attorney and an immigration attorney?
- What does it mean if there is no EB-5 exemplar project approval yet?
- What kind of documents should I bring to sign an EB-5 application?
- Where can an EB-5 regional center sponsor projects?
- How extensive is the paperwork for the EB-5 application?
- How long until EB-5 funding is available for a regional center project?
- How can EB-5 investors minimize exposure to proposed retroactive action?
- How much documentation is required for EB-5 source of funds for gifts?
- What would the buyer of an EB-5 regional center be paying for?
- How long can I stay in the United States after my H-1B expires?
- What are the most effective ways to maximize EB-5 job creation?
- What type of jobs count as indirect EB-5 jobs?
- What personnel review the business plan portion of an EB-5 application?
- How can I get an EB-5 visa by renting out offices?
- What is the residence requirement for becoming a U.S. citizen?
- Where can an EB-5 regional center create the required jobs?
- Which way is better to attract EB-5 investors – direct or regional center?
- What rules do EB-5 investors have to follow when looking for projects?
- How can an EB-5 regional center avoid getting RFEs?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while on CPT?
- How many regional centers can sponsor one EB-5 project?
- What type of employees count in a direct EB-5 investment?
- What kind of projects can receive EB-5 funding?
- Why is there a quota for the EB-5 visa program?
- Where can an EB-5 investor schedule their InfoPass appointment?
- How does the regional center decide who gets the job credit?
- How will filing an I-526 affect J-1 eligibility?
- How often should I be in contact with an EB-5 regional center?
- What happens after the last step in the EB-5 process?
- When are EB-5 funds injected into a project?
- Where am I allowed to advertise my business to EB-5 investors?
- Why can I not apply for the I-485 after I-526 approval?
- How do we add a newborn to a pending I-829 petition?
- Why were other I-526 petitions in an EB-5 project approved before mine?
- When would the child of an EB-5 investor file their own petition?
- How do my non-English speaking relatives begin the EB-5 process?
- What are the chances of denial at the I-829 stage?
- When can an EB-5 investor and family begin working?
- What will happen if a regional center project gets denied?
- James Zhou
- What does “recommended for approval” on the AOS mean?
- How long is a reentry permit valid for with a pending I-829?
- What are the benefits of having fewer census tracts?
- What happens once the main EB-5 investor submits his AOS?
- How much of the business must the EB-5 investor own?
- What is causing the delay in I-829 processing times?
- How can a non-profit participate in the EB-5 program?
- How do I transition from a CW-1 visa to an EB-5 green card?
- How can I use a business created on a B-1/B-2 visa to get an EB-5 visa?
- What is the timeline to deny an I-829 petition?
- What happens when an EB-5 regional center is terminated?
- What is the fastest marriage visa option for an EB-5 permanent resident?
- What is considered a material change in terms of the EB-5 program?
- How can a E-2 investor eventually apply for EB-5?
- What are the term limits on EB-5 funding?
- When must a direct investor have an EB-5 business plan?
- How much of the EB-5 direct investment I can reserve for employees and rent?
- What happens to invested funds during the EB-5 backlog delay?
- How can a franchisee meet EB-5 visa requirements?
- When can I return funds loaned for an EB-5 investment?
- How can I invest in EB-5 and still live outside United States?
- How do I plan my EB-5 immigration timeline with the I-526 delays?
- When do I hire an EB-5 immigration attorney?
- What happens if the EB-5 project is finished before I-526 review?
- When must an EB-5 investor apply for an SSN and TIN?
- How can my brother qualify for EB-5 through my company?
- How long does the EB-5 investment process take from start to launch?
- How will a submitted EB-5 petition affect my H-1B visa?
- What happens to EB-5 direct investment funds during the China backlog delay?
- What does USCIS require for source of funds from a property sale?
- What privacy rights do EB-5 investors have?
- When must we come to the United States after consular processing?
- How can I transition from the TN visa to the EB-5 visa?
- What will be the total government fees to get EB-5 for a family of four?
- At what point in time do I need to move my EB-5 funds to the United States?
- How can our married daughter immigrate with us through the EB-5 program?
- What does USCIS look for in the I-526 approval process?
- What are the benefits of investing in EB-5 besides the visa?
- What costs are there beyond the EB-5 investment amount?
- How can my out of status EB-5 dependent consular process?
- What is the EB-5 application process for a current F-1 student?
- What do I need to have to get my green card through the EB-5 program?
- What changes will happen to TEA direct investments after Sept. 30?
- Where must a direct EB-5 investment be deposited before I-526 submission?
- Which visas can I apply for at the same time as an EB-5 visa?
- How will the longer waiting time for China-born applicants affect I-829 approval?
- What are my options if an EB-5 project fails before permanent status?
- How can I apply for EB-5 after starting a business on an EAD?
- When should an EB-5 regional center have I-924 approval?
- When must I hire 10 qualified employees for my EB-5 business?
- How does the EB-5 visa differ from an L-1 visa?
- What are the financial requirements to form an EB-5 regional center?
- When can an EB-5 investor join the U.S. army?
- What do different I-526 case statuses mean?
- How can an E-3 visa holder eventually make an EB-5 investment?
- How will receiving government aid affect permanent residence eligibility?
- What are the requirements for transferring funds for EB-5 investment?
- When is a reentry permit required for EB-5 investors?
- What can we do during EB-5 conditional residence?
- From whom can an EB-5 applicant receive investment funds?
- What is the difference between the I-485, DS-230 and DS-260?
- How long do I need to leave my EB-5 investment for?
- What are preapproved EB-5 regional center projects?
- How will a mental handicap affect EB-5 investment eligibility?
- What does it mean if an I-526 approval rate is below 100 percent?
- What is an EB-5 regional center amendment?
- What jobs can I apply for with a pending EB-5 application?
- How would asylum applicants obtain conditional EB-5 green cards?
- How can an EB-5 investor change from consular processing to AOS?
- What effect will applying for EB-5 have on continuing my U.S. education?
- How would an EB-5 regional center diverting funds affect an I-829 petition?
- How can an EB-5 investor assess a regional center project?
- How many EB-5 investors can a non-regional center business have?
- What security checks are EB-5 investor applicants required to undergo?
- How would a business apply for EB-5 exemplar status?
- What delays in EB-5 can a foreign-born Chinese citizen expect?
- Who must create the jobs in an EB-5 regional center project?
- How can derivatives obtain green cards without the main EB-5 applicant?
- How will a brief period of unlawful presence affect an EB-5 application?
- How will EB-5 regional center termination affect an approved I-829?
- What does the delay in I-829 processing mean for individual investors?
- How will the Sept. 30 deadline affect direct EB-5 investors?
- What happens if a foreigner purchases an EB-5 regional center?
- What benefits does the spouse of an EB-5 investor receive?
- When can I return funds gifted for an EB-5 investment?
- When can an EB-5 dependent get an EAD card?
- How will an I-485 delay affect I-829 filing?
- What is considered a material change in an EB-5 project?
- When does the two year conditional residence start?
- When can sales of assets begin after acquiring EB-5 funding?
- How will merging two businesses affect TEA approval?
- Where must EB-5 dependents live during conditional residence?
- What is the best visa type for a venture capitalist?
- How can we apply for EB-5 with a pending EB-2 application?
- What happens if my EB-5 business has open, unfilled jobs?
- How can a U.S. investor help me get an EB-5 visa?
- What are the most important documents to review before an EB-5 investment?
- How much of a company must I own to be eligible for an EB-5 visa?
- When can I file an EB-5 application if I overstayed my visa?
- Which option gives me a better chance of earning an EB-5 visa?
- How can we remain in the United States for our interview?
- How will another marriage affect my EB-5 application?
- What is the difference between the Date for Filing and the Final Action Date?
- How extensive is the EB-5 visa background check?
- How can a current student apply for the EB-5 visa?
- How will making an EB-5 investment affect H-1B status?
- What information must an EB-5 company provide about subleased property?
- When could I add a new spouse to my EB-5 application?
- What happens if our I-797 expires?
- Who receives the EB-5 investment funds?
- How can I sponsor a foreigner to work in my EB-5 business?
- How can our children immigrate through the EB-5 program?
- Who reviews the EB-5 application at the I-485 stage?
- What are the total expenses for an investment in a regional center TEA?
- How should EB-5 funds be gifted to avoid source of fund issues?
- How will applying for citizenship elsewhere affect an EB-5 application?
- How can I maintain valid status if I cancel my EB-5 application?
- What is the process to qualify as a TEA project?
- How do I establish an EB-5 business before consular processing?
- What portion of the EB-5 investment can be inventory?
- What happens if the I-829 expires when the EB-5 applicant is abroad?
- When can an EB-5 investor file an I-756 application?
- What is the minimum investment through an EB-5 regional center?
- How do some EB-5 applicants get faster I-526 approval?
- How can we count jobs from two EB-5 companies?
- How can off-shore costs be included in the EB-5 investment amount?
- What is the difference between the EB-5 and EB-3 visa?
- What are the various steps of the EB-5 process?
- What does it mean if no EB-5 visa number is available?
- Which country must I list as my home on my EB-5 application?
- How will an EB-5 application affect A-1 visa status?
- What are the salary requirements for EB-5 employees?
- How can the EB-5 investor control the financial result of his investment?
- When must I have the EB-5 funds ready in my bank account?
- How do I invest through an EB-5 regional center?
- How can my son get his EB-5 conditional green card before me?
- What is the difference between EB-5 project types?
- What approval does a business need join the EB-5 program?
- What are the possible ways I can participate in the EB-5 program?
- How many attorneys can I have on my EB-5 case?
- What are EB-5 migration agents?
- How can we protect our son from aging out?
- How do I find out the status of my EB-5 application?
- How can the consulate interview location be changed?
- How will the U.S. elections affect EB-5 applications?
- How would an I-131 reentry permit affect a filed I-829?
- What happens if we change from F-1 to F-2 while the I-526 is filed?
- How can an illegal immigrant in Canada apply for an EB-5 visa?
- Who can operate an EB-5 regional center?
- How will an EB-5 petition affect a filed family petition?
- What does the “Date for Filing” mean for Chinese EB-5 investors?
- What status must EB-5 employees have to count toward the minimum 10?
- How can a Chinese investor avoid the EB-5 backlog?
- When can my son in the United States adjust his status?
- How will I know if my attorney has filed my EB-5 application?
- What is the difference between an indirect and a direct EB-5 job?
- How many investments are acceptable for EB-5?
- How does USCIS send out RFEs for investors in an EB-5 project?
- Who is required to create the 10 EB-5 jobs?
- Which countries are restricted from the EB-5 visa?
- When will the minimum EB-5 investment amount change?
- What is the definition of EB-5 investment?
- How will an EB-5 application affect CPT, OPT, and H-1B?
- How do I do due diligence on EB-5 regional center projects?
- When can unmarried children over 21 get a green card?
- How will missing due diligence info affect an EB-5 application?
- What types of businesses can obtain EB-5 funding?
- What is the status of dependents after I-526 approval?
- What are requirements for investing in a newer EB-5 company?
- When can I get my EB-5 investment back?
- How can a conditional permanent resident apply for citizenship?
- How will a delay in I-485 processing impact the I-829?
- How long does I-526 approval take after the project exemplar approval?
- When must EB-5 funds be put into the escrow account?
- Why did I-526 denials increase in 2016?
- What is the next step after EB-5 petition denial?
- What can an employer pay for on the EB-5 application?
- How does USCIS view EB-5 investment funds earned from bitcoins?
- How many other EB-5 investors will be in a regional center project?
- How does a direct EB-5 investor get a TEA certified?
- How will an EB-5 visa help dependents who have overstayed?
- How can we prove EB-5 jobs created in two locations?
- What is the difference between USCIS and the NVC?
- How can our landscaping business qualify for EB-5?
- When can I add my husband to my EB-5 application?
- What is the difference between the EB-5 investment amounts?
- How are employees selected for jobs created by EB-5 investment?
- How can a charity participate in the EB-5 program?
- When is an I-526 petition considered filed?
- What are the sourcing requirements for the EB-5 admin fee?
- What happens if I make two EB-5 investments?
- How can a couple apply for both EB-5 and student visas?
- How much of my wealth do I need to prove for an EB-5 visa?
- What EB-5 source of funds type is the easiest to prove?
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