Planning Ahead: ARCFE Group 15 Investor Receives His EB-5 Conditional Green Card
- ARCFE U.S.
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From international school to NYU Shanghai and then New York University in New York City, Mr. G’s education crossed both borders and academic systems. His immigration journey also changed direction: after previously joining his parents’ EB-5 case as a derivative beneficiary, he later started a post-RIA EB-5 petition as the principal investor.
ARCFE is pleased to share that Mr. G, an investor in ARCFE Group 15, received approval of his Form I-485 and became a conditional permanent resident in June 2026.
From filing Form I-526E in February 2024 to receiving his conditional Green Card in June 2026, the process took approximately 28 months. The approval came as he completed his bachelor’s degree and prepared for graduate study.
Starting Again as the Principal EB-5 Investor
Mr. G first entered the EB-5 process in 2017 as a derivative beneficiary in his parents’ pre-RIA case. As the case progressed, the family faced additional evidence requests, a lengthy visa backlog and concerns that he could age out of derivative eligibility. They ultimately decided to discontinue the application.
In 2023, while studying computer science at NYU Shanghai, Mr. G chose to begin a new EB-5 case as the principal investor. This allowed the family to structure the application around his own education and long-term plans.
Coordinating EB-5 With His University Timeline
Mr. G filed Form I-526E on February 9, 2024.
After transferring to New York University in New York City, he filed Form I-485, Form I-765 and Form I-131 on June 13, 2024, while his Form I-526E remained pending. His employment authorization and advance parole were approved four months later.
His Form I-526E was approved on January 26, 2026. USCIS approved his Form I-485 on June 3, 2026, granting him conditional permanent resident status.
Mr. G’s EB-5 Approval Timeline
Date | Milestone |
February 9, 2024 | Form I-526E filed |
June 13, 2024 | Forms I-485, I-765 and I-131 filed |
October 16, 2024 | Forms I-765 and I-131 approved |
January 26, 2026 | Form I-526E approved |
June 3, 2026 | Form I-485 approved |
His immigration process moved forward alongside several important academic milestones, from transferring to New York to completing his undergraduate degree.
What International Students and Indian Families Can Learn
For international students, long-term U.S. immigration planning affects more than the eventual receipt of a Green Card. After F-1 status, students may need to navigate OPT, STEM OPT, the H-1B selection process, employer sponsorship and employment-based visa backlogs.
EB-5 is not appropriate for every family, but it may offer an independent immigration path for students who already intend to build their education and career in the United States.
For Indian families, an important early decision is who should serve as the principal investor. Depending on the student’s age, marital status and immigration history, a parent may serve as the principal applicant and include an eligible child as a derivative, or the student may file as the principal investor with capital provided through a properly documented parental gift.
When parents provide the investment funds, the lawful source and complete transfer path must be documented. Families should coordinate U.S. immigration advice with qualified Indian tax and foreign-exchange advisers before transferring capital.
Visa availability also matters. As of the August 2026 Visa Bulletin, India’s unreserved EB-5 category is unavailable, while the high-unemployment area, rural and infrastructure set-aside categories remain Current. Because visa availability can change, applicants should review the latest Department of State Visa Bulletin and USCIS filing chart with immigration counsel before filing.
Mr. G’s case does not predict another applicant’s result. It does show why applicant structure, project category and filing timing should be evaluated before a student reaches a critical academic or employment transition.
The iCross × ARCFE Approach
EB-5 should be considered alongside a family’s education, employment and financial plans. The timing of the investment, choice of principal applicant, source-of-funds documentation and potential adjustment-of-status strategy all matter.
ARCFE was founded by iCross Capital, a New York real estate private lender with nearly two decades of experience. The organization brings real estate underwriting, project due diligence and ongoing risk management into its EB-5 project selection and oversight process.
For Mr. G, receiving conditional permanent residence was not simply the end of an immigration application. It gave him more flexibility as he moved into the next stage of his education and career.
Discuss applicant structure, source-of-funds preparation and current EB-5 project options with ARCFE.
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To protect the investor’s privacy, this article refers to him as “Mr. G.” The results and processing times described apply only to this case and do not guarantee the outcome of another application. Visa availability and USCIS filing requirements may change. This article is for general informational purposes and does not constitute immigration, legal, tax, investment or foreign-exchange advice.
