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VietnamShort answer: An applicant already in the United States in lawful status invested in a rural set-aside project and, because numbers were Current, filed I-526E and I-485 concurrently (with EAD/Advance Parole). After I-526E approval, adjustment of status was completed and conditional permanent residence granted—without joining an overseas consular queue for entry.
Why concurrent filing was possible
When the priority date is current (or filing rules allow) and the applicant is in the U.S. and eligible to adjust, concurrent filing can be considered. Rural set-asides have often been Current, making “invest then advance adjustment” more realistic than long unreserved backlogs. See US EB-5 Investor Immigration.
What this case executed well
Source of funds and project documents were complete before filing; the I-485 package included medical exam, photos and status-maintenance evidence; EAD and advance parole were requested to limit work/travel disruption while pending. Nonimmigrant status was maintained until adjustment was approved.
Outcome and lessons
Adjustment approved; conditional permanent resident status granted. In the U.S. + Current set-aside can compress the “approval then depart for interview” gap; overseas applicants still use NVC/consular processing. Adjustment eligibility is case-specific (unlawful presence and certain statuses can block it).
Case snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Already in the U.S. |
| Project | Rural set-aside |
| Strategy | Concurrent I-526E + I-485 |
| Result | Adjustment to conditional green card |
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Before investing, confirm status allows adjustment, numbers are available, and funds/project are filing-ready. Do not concurrent-file as a last-minute fix when status is about to lapse. Plan work and travel during I-485 pendency. After approval, still prepare for I-829.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.