{"id":3087,"date":"2023-11-17T11:03:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T11:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/?p=3087"},"modified":"2024-08-08T20:51:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T11:03:33","slug":"how-long-does-the-eb5-process-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/how-long-does-the-eb5-process-take\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does the EB5 Process Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The EB5 Visa Program usually results in an EB5 green card within 2-3 years, but the last few years have seen longer processing times. New developments, such as the passing of the EB5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), have improved this timeline for regional center investors investing in rural areas. A regional center can help you navigate processing times and gain permanent residency as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/how-long-does-the-eb5-process-take\/#I-526E_Processing_Times\" title=\"I-526E Processing Times\">I-526E Processing Times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/how-long-does-the-eb5-process-take\/#Consular_Processing_or_Concurrent_Filing\" title=\"Consular Processing or Concurrent Filing\">Consular Processing or Concurrent Filing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/how-long-does-the-eb5-process-take\/#Conditional_Permanent_Residency\" title=\"Conditional Permanent Residency\">Conditional Permanent Residency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/how-long-does-the-eb5-process-take\/#I-829_Petition_Processing_Times\" title=\"I-829 Petition Processing Times\">I-829 Petition Processing Times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/how-long-does-the-eb5-process-take\/#Invest_in_a_Regional_Center_To_Get_an_EB5_Green_Card\" title=\"Invest in a Regional Center To Get an EB5 Green Card\">Invest in a Regional Center To Get an EB5 Green Card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I-526E_Processing_Times\"><\/span>I-526E Processing Times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To receive your conditional <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/houstoneb5.com\">EB5 green card<\/a><\/strong>, you must file an I-526E petition. Currently, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) organization approves conditional green cards in 12-24 months. Because of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/permanent-workers\/employment-based-immigration-fifth-preference-eb-5\/eb-5-questions-and-answers-eb-5-reform-and-integrity-act-of-2022-updated-april-2022\">EB5 Reform and Integrity Act<\/a><\/strong>, you can move this timeline forward to 4-12 months by investing in a rural area with a regional center. This timeline can change if issues with the application arise. To avoid unnecessary delays on your part,&nbsp;consult with an immigration attorney to make sure your petition has all of the correct information and documentation. Errors or missing documentation can lead to delays that can significantly impact this timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consular_Processing_or_Concurrent_Filing\"><\/span>Consular Processing or Concurrent Filing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After submitting your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-526e\">I-526E<\/a><\/strong> petition, investors can proceed with either consular processing or a concurrent filing. Investors residing outside of the United States will need to undergo consular processing, which can take about six months. If you currently live in the U.S. with a different visa, such as an F-1 or H1-B, you may be eligible to complete a concurrent filing. This process can take as little as three months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditional_Permanent_Residency\"><\/span>Conditional Permanent Residency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After your I-526E petition is approved, you and your family will receive conditional residency status. This status is valid for two years. You can live, study, work, and travel to and from the United States without restrictions. You will also receive the same rights as other permanent residents. During this time, you will be required to fulfill the EB5 program\u2019s requirements. This includes meeting the job creation requirements and maintaining your investment. If you invest in a regional center, they will make sure these requirements are met as long as you do not exit the program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I-829_Petition_Processing_Times\"><\/span>I-829 Petition Processing Times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Three months before your conditional green card expires, your attorney can file form I-829, a petition to remove conditions. To determine approval, the USCIS conducts a review of the project\u2019s compliance and job creation. Your regional center will provide proof of the project\u2019s legitimacy and proof that your investment created or preserved 10 full-time jobs in the United States.&nbsp;The approval time should take less than 12 months but may take longer, depending on fluctuations in wait times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you wait for approval, your conditional green card may expire. The green card conditions should be extended while the petition is pending. If your I-829 petition is approved, you and your family\u2019s conditional green cards will become permanent green cards. You can then apply for full citizenship after five years if you don\u2019t violate the terms of your permanent green card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_in_a_Regional_Center_To_Get_an_EB5_Green_Card\"><\/span>Invest in a Regional Center To Get an EB5 Green Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EB5 process involves several application stages and can take years to complete, but it is a great opportunity for investors who want permanent residency in the United States. 2023 applicants investing in rural areas can expect to get through the process quicker because of the EB5 Reform and Integrity Act. Understanding the approval timelines and other influencing factors can help you plan your immigration journey effectively. By working with an experienced regional center and other immigration professionals, you can successfully navigate the process and get an EB5 green card. Contact a regional center today to learn more about the EB5 Visa Program timeline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The EB5 Visa Program usually results in an EB5 green card within 2-3 years, but the last few years have seen longer processing times. 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