What is concurrent filing?
Normally, EB-5 investors file I-526E first and apply for a green card after approval. If you are already lawfully in the US and your priority date is current, you can file the I-526E together with an I-485 application to adjust status.
The benefits
- No need to return home for an immigrant visa.
- Apply for a work permit and travel permit while you wait.
- A better overall timeline — especially important for families with children close to 21.
Who it suits
- People in the US on a student or work visa.
- Families whose children are already studying in the US.
Points to note
Eligibility depends on your current status and the visa backlog, so confirm before filing. One client filed I-526E and I-485 together after four months of preparing the source of funds, and received a conditional green card in 16 months.