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Petitions & Process
I-526E, I-829, concurrent filing, and the conditional-to-permanent green-card path.
Conditional Green Card โ I-829 โ Permanent Green Card
After I-526E approval and visa issuance, you receive a 2-year conditional green card. File I-829 in the 90 days before it expires to remove conditions.
Read moreEB-5 Concurrent Filing: I-526E + I-485 Together
Concurrent filing lets EB-5 investors physically present in the US in valid status file I-526E and I-485 together, unlocking EAD + Advance Parole within roughly 3-6 months โ without waiting for I-526E adjudication first.
Read moreForm I-526E Filing Checklist 2026
An EB-5 I-526E filing has three main components: investor identity + lawful source-of-funds documentation, the project's I-956F approval + offering documents, and the subscription/escrow records proving capital was placed.
Read moreForm I-829: Removing Conditions on EB-5 Green Card
Form I-829 removes the 2-year conditions on a conditional EB-5 green card. You file it in the 90 days before the conditional card expires, demonstrating sustained at-risk investment + 10 jobs created.
Read moreEB-5 Visa Bulletin: How to Read It in 2026
The State Department publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin showing which EB-5 priority dates are current per country. Rural TEA is current for all countries through 2026; Unreserved EB-5 has long backlogs for India and China.
Read moreEB-5 Process Step-by-Step: Filing to Permanent Green Card
The full EB-5 process: pick a project โ document source of funds โ file I-526E + concurrent I-485 (if in US) โ EAD/AP in 3-6 months โ I-526E approval โ conditional GC โ 2-year sustainment โ I-829 โ permanent GC.
Read moreHow to Apply for the EB-5 Visa: 2026 Investor Guide
Applying for EB-5 in 2026: (1) confirm you have $800K in lawfully-sourced funds, (2) pick an I-956F-approved Rural TEA project, (3) subscribe and wire to escrow, (4) file Form I-526E (concurrent with I-485 if eligible), (5) wait for EAD/AP and conditional GC.
Read moreI-526E Processing Time in 2026: What to Expect
Form I-526E processing time in 2026 ranges roughly 9-24 months. I-956F-approved projects adjudicate faster because USCIS has already reviewed the project. Rural Reserved category has priority adjudication, further reducing the wait.
Read moreI-829 Processing Time in 2026: Removing Conditions
Form I-829 historical processing time runs 18-36+ months. Conditional green card automatically extends while the I-829 is pending. Filing in the 90-day window before conditional GC expires is mandatory.
Read moreEB-5 RFE Patterns in 2026: Common Reasons and How to Respond
A USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE) on EB-5 most commonly cites source-of-funds gaps, project document inconsistencies, or RIA integrity-measure questions. Responses are due in 60-90 days; failure to respond means denial.
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