Hong Kong
Taiwan
VietnamShort answer: During the conditional green card (usually 2 years), you may generally live, work, study and travel under the rules—similar to permanent residents, but the status is still conditional. You must file I-829 in the 90 days before the card expires and continue meeting investment and job-related requirements.
Focus points in the two years
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Residence and work | Usually free to change employers (EB-5 is not H-1B) |
| Travel | Follow green-card / reentry rules; long absences carry separate risk |
| Move / divorce / new child | Update address and family facts so I-829 documents match |
| Investment | Stay at risk per the project; watch redeployment notices |
| I-829 | File inside the 90-day window before expiry |
See US EB-5.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
- Put the conditional-card start date on a calendar and work backward for I-829 prep.
- Before long trips, confirm with counsel whether residence intent could be questioned.
- Keep regional-center reports and capital correspondence.
Data current as of November 2026. General information only; not legal advice.