Hong Kong
TaiwanShort answer: A family chose a rural set-aside project, completed I-526E, proceeded through NVC while numbers were Current, passed the consular interview, and the principal, spouse and qualifying children received immigrant visas and entered as conditional permanent residents. The case shows a full EB-5 path without first living in the United States.
Background and strategy
The family wanted spouse and children on one plan and lower backlog uncertainty, so they selected rural TEA at $800,000 and finished a source-of-funds timeline before filing. After I-526E approval, current set-aside numbers allowed a quicker move to NVC than a long unreserved wait. See US EB-5 Investor Immigration.
NVC to interview execution
Civil documents (birth, marriage, police certificates) were translated and certified early; NVC fees and forms were completed in one pass; the medical exam used a panel physician. Before the interview they rehearsed project and funds answers aligned with the petition.
Outcome and lessons
The family was issued visas and completed entry. Current set-aside + petition consistent with interview are the two replicable pillars of the overseas path. After conditional residence, I-829 job and capital evidence must still be planned.
Case snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Path | Rural I-526E → NVC → consular |
| Investment | $800,000 set-aside |
| Family | Spouse and children included |
| Result | Conditional permanent residents |
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Overseas applicants should write the funds narrative at I-526E to interview standard. Start NVC as soon as numbers allow—do not delay civil documents. Rural set-aside remains a key control on post-approval wait.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.