Short answer: the sustainment period requires the investment to stay invested and at risk through conditional residence until relevant removal-of-conditions points. Early withdrawal can harm I-829.
EB-5 Investment Sustainment Period
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Capital must remain invested and at risk during conditional residence.
FAQ
How long?
Tied to conditional residence and current policy guidance.
Project repays early?
May trigger redeployment.
Can I take interest?
Offering-dependent — principal sustainment is key.