Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1 – Investigate whether your investment is financially viable. It is recommended you hire business analysis experts and conduct due diligence on the prospective investment.

Step 2 – Assemble investment funds and collect required documentation proving the funds are legally obtained.

Step 3 – Make the capital investment.

Step 4 – File a petition for alien entrepreneur status with USCIS (Form I-526).

Step 5 – Upon approval of the Petition, you may apply for adjustment to Conditional Resident Status if you are in the United States. If you are abroad, you must wait for notification from the National Visa Center and have an immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy in your home country.

The purpose of the adjustment of status or immigrant visa interview is to ensure you are not subject to grounds of exclusion like a criminal past or infectious disease.

Step 6 – Once granted conditional resident status, you enter the United States as a conditional green card holder, and work, attend school or enjoy retirement, as well as travel in and out of the U.S.

The purpose of the adjustment of status or immigrant visa interview is to ensure you are not subject to grounds of exclusion, e.g., a criminal past, infectious diseases, etc.

Step 7 – File an application to remove conditional resident status (Form I-829) between 21 to 24 months after conditional resident status is approved.

Step 8 – Once conditional resident status is removed, USCIS grants a full green card for indefinite permanent resident status and work permission in the United States. U.S. citizenship is possible after five years from the time one is admitted as a conditional resident.

Martin Lawler and his experienced staff will assist and advise you through each step of the EB-5 green card process. Call Martin Lawler at (415) 391-2010 or email him at mlawler@aboutvisas.com to schedule a consultation.

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