I am having issues tracking all the information for the funds I’ll use in my EB-5 investment. Some of it comes from a family inheritance, and getting all the documents sorted out takes a while. I don’t want to delay my application any further, but I understand any irregularity in my application can hurt my chances of getting the visa. My lawyer explained the option of making a partial investment, but I’d like to hear more opinions. What’s the minimum acceptable amount I need to pay to apply? And what if I can’t gather all the documents for part of the money? Will it negatively impact my application, even if I have the necessary backing for the rest? How soon do I need to pay the remaining amount? I’d really appreciate your help.
Answers
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyI have never submitted an I-526 without full payment. Perhaps you can get a loan to file sooner.
Dennis Tristani
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYour EB5 immigration attorney should be able to explain this process to you at length. USCIS allows the investor to file the I-526 petition while in the process of investing. There is no minimum amount - most regional centers will require a specific initial amount and you will be contractually committed to investing the remaining amount based on a set schedule.
Phuong Le
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyWe have filed literally hundreds of partial investment cases since 2015. It should not have a negative impact and it should be approved if properly prepared. Some firms and RCs don't like it because it's more work or they need the money (if they're an issuer). But partial investment cases should be noncontroversial.
DISCLAIMER: the information found on this website is intended to be general information; it is not legal or financial advice. Specific legal or financial advice can only be given by a licensed professional with full knowledge of all the facts and circumstances of your particular situation. You should seek consultation with legal, immigration, and financial experts prior to participating in the EB-5 program. Posting a question on this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. All questions you post will be available to the public: do not include confidential information in your question.