Filing from Outside of the U.S.
Step 1
Choose an EB-5 project & retain an EB-5 attorney.
Step 2
Prepare documents for filing & sign investment contracts.
Step 3
Make investment & pay required fees.
Step 4
Attorney to file I-526E petition.
Step 5
USCIS approves I-526E petition; Investor schedules visa appointment at the U.S. consulate.
Step 6
Investor enter the U.S. with the visa issued & receive Conditional Green Card.
Step 7
90 days before the Conditional Green Card expires, attorney to file I-829 petition to remove conditions.
Step 8
Conditional Green Card expires.
Step 9
USCIS approves I-829 & issues Permanent Green Card.
Filing from Inside of the U.S.
Step 1
Choose an EB-5 project & retain an EB-5 attorney.
Step 2
Prepare documents for filing & sign investment contracts.
Step 3
Make investment & pay required fees.
Step 4
Attorney to file I-526E petition along with the Adjustment of Status package, which includes form I-485, I-765 and I-131.
Step 5
USCIS approves I-765 & I-131, issues EAD card & Advance Parole (or Combo Card).
Step 6
USCIS approves I-526E.
Step 7
USCIS approves I-485 for Adjustment of Status & issues Conditional Green Card.
Step 8
90 days before the Conditional Green Card expires, attorney to file I-829 petition to remove conditions.
Step 9
Conditional Green Card expires.
Step 10
USCIS approves I-829 & issues Permanent Green Card.