EB-5 Immigration Questions
The following is a list of the most frequent questions that are asked of our staff with regard to Immigration and the EB-5 Investor Visa.
- What is the I-526 Petition Process?
- What is an Escrow account? How am I protected against losing my money with an escrow account?
- What is the difference between a conditional and unconditional green card?
- Am I eligible for employment in the US while the Adjustment of Status is being processed?
- The investor’s money must be gained from a lawful source, what does this mean?
- Am I required to be in good health when applying for an EB-5 Visa?
- If I live in the United States but do not currently have a visa, am I eligible to apply?
- If the USCIS approves my I-526 petition, why is the Consulate application and interview still necessary?
- Are there a minimum number of days I must remain in the United States each year? What if I need to leave the country?
- What level of business experience or education is required?
- Is fluency in English a mandatory to be approved for an EB-5 Visa?
- Do you file the form I-526 after the investment is made or during the Consular process for admission to the U.S.?
- Once my permanent residency is granted, can it be taken away?
- Who receives the permanent residency with an EB-5?
- How long will the permanent residency be valid for?
- What is the I-829 petition or “Removal of Conditions”?
- Is overseas travel permitted while the I-485 Adjustment of Status is being processed?
- What is the difference between permanent residency and citizenship?
- What is the difference between Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status?
- If the USCIS has denied previous applications for an L-1, E-2, B or other visa, am I still eligible to apply for the EB-5?
- Are family members able to interview in different countries after the petition is approved?











