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Documents Needed

When applying for an EB-5 Visa, there are several forms and applications that need to be filed with the USCIS in order to achieve permanent residency status. This page will help you to better understand the EB-5 process and the various milestones along the way to achieving permanent US residency.

FORM I-526E, IMMIGRANT PETITION BY REGIONAL CENTER INVESTOR

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (EVIDENCE)

After selecting a project and putting funds in escrow, EB-5 investors are eligible to submit their I-526E application for immigrant investor status to the USCIS. The three main categories of information submitted with an I-526E Application include Project Documentation, Personal Documentation, and Financial Documentation.

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PROJECT DOCUMENTATION

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PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION

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FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION

Translations

Any documents containing a foreign language submitted to USCIS must be accompanied by a full English language translation certified as complete and accurate by the translator, and by the translator’s certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language to English.

Copies

Unless an original document is specifically required to be filed with an application or petition, a legible photocopy may be submitted. Original documents submitted will remain a part of the record, even if the submission was not required.

FORM I-829 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

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Note: Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may be admitted to the U.S. with you on a two-year conditional period. If your I-829 petition to remove conditions is approved, then the conditions will be removed from your spouse and children’s Green Card status as well. As a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) your spouse and children will be authorized to work and attend school in the U.S.