This is an illustrative scenario: the people and details are for explanation only and are not a real client case. Every family’s outcome depends on its background and the policies in force at the time.
Background
Mr Lee (pseudonym), born in Taipei, studying for a master’s in the US on a student visa. He wanted to stay and work in the US after graduating, without depending on the H-1B lottery.
Main concern
He worried his student visa would expire before he had a status.
Our approach
With his family’s help he prepared the investment; as a Taiwan-born applicant with a current priority date, he filed the I-526E together with an I-485 to adjust status and applied for a work permit.
Process and outcome
He received a work permit within months of filing and was hired straight after graduation, with no H-1B lottery.
Adviser’s comment
Applicants in the US whose priority date is current can consider concurrent filing to shorten the wait.
EB-5 application process
- Assessment and project selection (4–8 weeks): We choose the TEA category and a vetted project based on your place of birth, your children’s ages and your family’s goals.
- Source of funds and investment (3–6 months): Prepare the source-of-funds evidence, make the investment and sign the investment documents.
- File I-526E (12–24 months): File the investor petition; eligible applicants in the US can file I-485 at the same time. Once approved, the family receives two-year conditional green cards.
- I-829 removal of conditions (After two years of conditional residence): Show the investment was sustained and the jobs created, and receive ten-year permanent green cards.
Is this right for you?
Every family’s background and timeline is different. To find out whether a similar plan could work for you, book a free consultation with Global Immigrate.
Learn more: US EB-5 Investor Immigration