What is Form I-526E for EB-5 Investors?

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Form I-526E, also known as the "Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor," is the first petition filed by a foreign investor seeking to secure U.S. permanent residence through an investment in a new commercial enterprise associated with a USCIS-designated regional center. This blog post will provide a guide to Form I-526E, including an overview, documentation required for filing the petition, instructions for completion, costs, processing times, and how Peachtree Group can assist you throughout the application process. This is slightly different than a I-526 form, which is an "Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor." You can read more here about the two different forms.

Overview of Form I-526E: Your promise to fulfill the requirements of the EB-5 program

The I-526E form is the initial petition filed by an individual seeking an EB-5 visa. This form is submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and is designed to demonstrate the applicant has made or is actively in the process of making a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise (“NCE”) associated with a USCIS -designated regional center, which will benefit the U.S. economy by creating ten (10) full-time jobs for U.S. workers.  Approval of the I-526E petition is a crucial step in obtaining an EB-5 visa, which grants the investor and their immediate family members conditional U.S. permanent residency.

In short, Form I-526E is your promise to fulfill the requirements of the EB-5 program.

Evidence to Accompany your Form I-526E Petition

Given the complexity of the Form I-526E application, we advise our EB-5 investors to engage immigration attorneys with EB-5 experience to assist them with the preparation and filing of their I-526E Petition.

Filling out Form I-526E involves several steps, each requiring careful attention to detail. Generally, these steps are done by the EB-5 investor’s immigration attorney. Using the latest version of Form I-526E from the USCIS website, attorneys need the investors to provide personal details, including full name, date of birth, nationality, mailing address, physical address for the past five (5) years, employment history, as well as information about the EB-5 investor’s spouse and children.

The Form I-526E also requires information about the Regional Center and the project application. Peachtree Group provides that information as part of the I-526E Template prepared forEB-5 investors in each of our projects.

Form I-526E also asks for information about the investment. EB-5 investors provide details about the investment amount, the composition of their investment and the source of the invested funds. The EB-5 investors must submit documentation proving the investment funds have been lawfully obtained. In addition, Form I-526E asks for information about visa processing, immigration proceedings, as well as bonafides of persons involved with the Regional Center Program.

Unlike the I-526 Petitions filed before the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”), when the petitions included the offering documents, project related documents and the investor specific documents, I-526E Petitions filed post RIA are mainly comprised of documentation of the EB-5 investors’ lawful source of capital.

The typical documents filed with Form I-526E Petition includes:

1. Investment in a USCIS-designated Regional Center: Post RIA, Regional Centers must file a Form I-956F, Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise before any EB-5 investors can file their Form I-526E Petitions. As evidence of an invest in a new commercial enterprise for which the Regional Center has filed a Form I-956F, the EB-5 investors should provide a copy of the Receipt Notice or the Approval Notice received from USCIS for the Form I-956F filing. Peachtree Group is providing the Receipt Notice or Approval Notice as part of the I-526E Template petition prepared for the EB-5 investors in each of our projects.  

With the Form I-956F filing, Peachtree, through the Regional Center, provides USCIS the full package of the offering documents, the business plan, economic impact report, Regional Center designation letter, as well as numerous other project related documents.

Please note: USCIS specifically asked during one of their engagements not to resubmit the documents filed with the I-956F, but to include the Receipt Notice with the investor’s Form I-526E Petition.

In addition, in Part 4, Information About Your Regional Center and Project Application of the FormI-526E, the EB-5 investors are supposed to provide specific information about the filed Form I-956F, the Regional Center, the NCE and the project, which allows USCIS to associate their I-526E filing with the Form I-956F filed for the project they selected for their EB-5 investment. Peachtree is also provides this information with the Sample Form I-526E, part of the I-526E Template petition.    

2. Investment: The EB-5 investors must provide evidence they have invested or are actively in the process of investing the required amount of capital. The EB-5 investors must invest $1,050,000 or $800,000 if the investment is made in a project located in a rural or high unemployment targeted employment area (“TEA”) or an infrastructure project.

The NCE is a for-profit organization formed in the United States after November 29, 1990 for the ongoing conduct of lawful business that receives, or is established to receive, capital investment from immigrant investors. Such evidence may include but is not limited to, copies of wires, bank statements showing amounts deposited into the separate account established for the NCE, evidence of monies transferred or committed to be transferred to the NCE in exchange for shares of stock that cannot be redeemed at the holder’s request, or any loan or mortgage agreement, promissory note, security agreement, or other evidence of borrowing that is secured by assets owned by the EB-5 investors (other than those of the NCE) and for which the EB-5 investors is personally and primarily liable.

3. Lawful Capital: TheEB-5 investors must provide evidence the capital they have invested or are actively in the process of investing, as well as any funds used to pay administrative costs and fees, were obtained through lawful means.

Such evidence may include but is not limited to:

  • Foreign business registration records
  • The investors’ tax returns filed within the last seven years in or outside the United States
  • Evidence of other sources of capital.
  • If the investment funds were gifted or borrowed, the EB-5 investor must submit evidence from the donor or, if other than a bank, the lender demonstrating that such funds were obtained through lawful means and that the funds were gifted or loaned in good faith and were not gifted or loaned to circumvent any limitations imposed on permissible sources of capital, including, but not limited to proceeds from illegal activity.

I-526E Processing Time and Costs

I-526E Processing Time: At the time of this publishing, USCIS has yet to publish their processing time for the new Form I-526E. Invest in the USA (“IIUSA”), the industry trade association for the EB-5 Regional Center Programs, has recently published an analysis of data collected from the EB-5 industry and concluded that the I-526E Petitions associated with a project located in a rural TEA were approved in 10 months on average, with a normal range of 6 to 15 months, while I-526E Petitions associated with a project located in a high-unemployment TEA were approved in approximately  14 months on average, with normal range of 11 to 16 months.

Cost: As of November 2024, the I-526E filing fee is $11,160. If the EB-5 investors are filing their initial Form I-526E on or after October 1, 2022, they must include a separate fee of $1,000 as required by RIA. Be sure to check the USCIS website for the most up to date fee information.

How Peachtree Group Can Help

Navigating the EB-5 application process can be complex. Peachtree Group offers comprehensive support to investors throughout the I-526E petition process, including:

  • Consultation and Guidance: Provide expertadvice on qualifying investments and ensuring compliance with EB-5 regulations.
  • Document Preparation: Assist in gatheringand preparing necessary documentation to support the EB-5 investor’s I-526E Petition.
  • Tracking and Updates: Help monitor theprogress of the EB-5 investor’s petition and provide updates on any changes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the I-526E Form?

Form I-526E is an application used by foreign nationals pooling their investment with one or more qualified immigrants participating in the Regional Center Program to petition for an EB-5 visa. It demonstrates that the investor has made or is in the process of making a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise and meets the program’s requirements for obtaining conditional U.S. permanent residency.

What Do I Need to Fill Out an I-526E?

EB-5 investors must provide personal identification information, details about the investment amount and enterprise, evidence of the lawful source of investment funds.

What Happens After the I-526E Form is Approved?

Once Form I-526E is approved, the next step is consular processing or adjustment of status. If you are outside the U.S., you will attend a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

If you are already in the U.S., you can concurrently file for adjustment of status with your Form I-536E Petition. After obtaining an EB-5 visa, you and your immediate family members can become conditional permanent residents, with the conditions removed upon proving that the investment has met the program requirements.

By understanding the Form I-526E Petition, you will be well-prepared to start navigating the EB-5 application process successfully. If you need assistance, Peachtree Group is here to provide expert support and ensure your application is filed accurately and efficiently.

Additional Resources

For more information about the I-526E Form and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, consider consulting the following resources:

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What is Form I-526E for EB-5 Investors?

Form I-526E is the first petition filed by a foreign investor seeking to secure U.S. permanent residence through an investment. It is the investors promise to fulfill the requirements of the EB-5 program.
Header Image of a US Green Card with the title What is Form i-526e for EB-5 Investors?

Form I-526E, also known as the "Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor," is the first petition filed by a foreign investor seeking to secure U.S. permanent residence through an investment in a new commercial enterprise associated with a USCIS-designated regional center. This blog post will provide a guide to Form I-526E, including an overview, documentation required for filing the petition, instructions for completion, costs, processing times, and how Peachtree Group can assist you throughout the application process. This is slightly different than a I-526 form, which is an "Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor." You can read more here about the two different forms.

Overview of Form I-526E: Your promise to fulfill the requirements of the EB-5 program

The I-526E form is the initial petition filed by an individual seeking an EB-5 visa. This form is submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and is designed to demonstrate the applicant has made or is actively in the process of making a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise (“NCE”) associated with a USCIS -designated regional center, which will benefit the U.S. economy by creating ten (10) full-time jobs for U.S. workers.  Approval of the I-526E petition is a crucial step in obtaining an EB-5 visa, which grants the investor and their immediate family members conditional U.S. permanent residency.

In short, Form I-526E is your promise to fulfill the requirements of the EB-5 program.

Evidence to Accompany your Form I-526E Petition

Given the complexity of the Form I-526E application, we advise our EB-5 investors to engage immigration attorneys with EB-5 experience to assist them with the preparation and filing of their I-526E Petition.

Filling out Form I-526E involves several steps, each requiring careful attention to detail. Generally, these steps are done by the EB-5 investor’s immigration attorney. Using the latest version of Form I-526E from the USCIS website, attorneys need the investors to provide personal details, including full name, date of birth, nationality, mailing address, physical address for the past five (5) years, employment history, as well as information about the EB-5 investor’s spouse and children.

The Form I-526E also requires information about the Regional Center and the project application. Peachtree Group provides that information as part of the I-526E Template prepared forEB-5 investors in each of our projects.

Form I-526E also asks for information about the investment. EB-5 investors provide details about the investment amount, the composition of their investment and the source of the invested funds. The EB-5 investors must submit documentation proving the investment funds have been lawfully obtained. In addition, Form I-526E asks for information about visa processing, immigration proceedings, as well as bonafides of persons involved with the Regional Center Program.

Unlike the I-526 Petitions filed before the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”), when the petitions included the offering documents, project related documents and the investor specific documents, I-526E Petitions filed post RIA are mainly comprised of documentation of the EB-5 investors’ lawful source of capital.

The typical documents filed with Form I-526E Petition includes:

1. Investment in a USCIS-designated Regional Center: Post RIA, Regional Centers must file a Form I-956F, Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise before any EB-5 investors can file their Form I-526E Petitions. As evidence of an invest in a new commercial enterprise for which the Regional Center has filed a Form I-956F, the EB-5 investors should provide a copy of the Receipt Notice or the Approval Notice received from USCIS for the Form I-956F filing. Peachtree Group is providing the Receipt Notice or Approval Notice as part of the I-526E Template petition prepared for the EB-5 investors in each of our projects.  

With the Form I-956F filing, Peachtree, through the Regional Center, provides USCIS the full package of the offering documents, the business plan, economic impact report, Regional Center designation letter, as well as numerous other project related documents.

Please note: USCIS specifically asked during one of their engagements not to resubmit the documents filed with the I-956F, but to include the Receipt Notice with the investor’s Form I-526E Petition.

In addition, in Part 4, Information About Your Regional Center and Project Application of the FormI-526E, the EB-5 investors are supposed to provide specific information about the filed Form I-956F, the Regional Center, the NCE and the project, which allows USCIS to associate their I-526E filing with the Form I-956F filed for the project they selected for their EB-5 investment. Peachtree is also provides this information with the Sample Form I-526E, part of the I-526E Template petition.    

2. Investment: The EB-5 investors must provide evidence they have invested or are actively in the process of investing the required amount of capital. The EB-5 investors must invest $1,050,000 or $800,000 if the investment is made in a project located in a rural or high unemployment targeted employment area (“TEA”) or an infrastructure project.

The NCE is a for-profit organization formed in the United States after November 29, 1990 for the ongoing conduct of lawful business that receives, or is established to receive, capital investment from immigrant investors. Such evidence may include but is not limited to, copies of wires, bank statements showing amounts deposited into the separate account established for the NCE, evidence of monies transferred or committed to be transferred to the NCE in exchange for shares of stock that cannot be redeemed at the holder’s request, or any loan or mortgage agreement, promissory note, security agreement, or other evidence of borrowing that is secured by assets owned by the EB-5 investors (other than those of the NCE) and for which the EB-5 investors is personally and primarily liable.

3. Lawful Capital: TheEB-5 investors must provide evidence the capital they have invested or are actively in the process of investing, as well as any funds used to pay administrative costs and fees, were obtained through lawful means.

Such evidence may include but is not limited to:

  • Foreign business registration records
  • The investors’ tax returns filed within the last seven years in or outside the United States
  • Evidence of other sources of capital.
  • If the investment funds were gifted or borrowed, the EB-5 investor must submit evidence from the donor or, if other than a bank, the lender demonstrating that such funds were obtained through lawful means and that the funds were gifted or loaned in good faith and were not gifted or loaned to circumvent any limitations imposed on permissible sources of capital, including, but not limited to proceeds from illegal activity.

I-526E Processing Time and Costs

I-526E Processing Time: At the time of this publishing, USCIS has yet to publish their processing time for the new Form I-526E. Invest in the USA (“IIUSA”), the industry trade association for the EB-5 Regional Center Programs, has recently published an analysis of data collected from the EB-5 industry and concluded that the I-526E Petitions associated with a project located in a rural TEA were approved in 10 months on average, with a normal range of 6 to 15 months, while I-526E Petitions associated with a project located in a high-unemployment TEA were approved in approximately  14 months on average, with normal range of 11 to 16 months.

Cost: As of November 2024, the I-526E filing fee is $11,160. If the EB-5 investors are filing their initial Form I-526E on or after October 1, 2022, they must include a separate fee of $1,000 as required by RIA. Be sure to check the USCIS website for the most up to date fee information.

How Peachtree Group Can Help

Navigating the EB-5 application process can be complex. Peachtree Group offers comprehensive support to investors throughout the I-526E petition process, including:

  • Consultation and Guidance: Provide expertadvice on qualifying investments and ensuring compliance with EB-5 regulations.
  • Document Preparation: Assist in gatheringand preparing necessary documentation to support the EB-5 investor’s I-526E Petition.
  • Tracking and Updates: Help monitor theprogress of the EB-5 investor’s petition and provide updates on any changes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the I-526E Form?

Form I-526E is an application used by foreign nationals pooling their investment with one or more qualified immigrants participating in the Regional Center Program to petition for an EB-5 visa. It demonstrates that the investor has made or is in the process of making a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise and meets the program’s requirements for obtaining conditional U.S. permanent residency.

What Do I Need to Fill Out an I-526E?

EB-5 investors must provide personal identification information, details about the investment amount and enterprise, evidence of the lawful source of investment funds.

What Happens After the I-526E Form is Approved?

Once Form I-526E is approved, the next step is consular processing or adjustment of status. If you are outside the U.S., you will attend a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

If you are already in the U.S., you can concurrently file for adjustment of status with your Form I-536E Petition. After obtaining an EB-5 visa, you and your immediate family members can become conditional permanent residents, with the conditions removed upon proving that the investment has met the program requirements.

By understanding the Form I-526E Petition, you will be well-prepared to start navigating the EB-5 application process successfully. If you need assistance, Peachtree Group is here to provide expert support and ensure your application is filed accurately and efficiently.

Additional Resources

For more information about the I-526E Form and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, consider consulting the following resources:

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Peachtree Group recibe la aprobación I-956F del USCIS para el proyecto EB-5 Palmdale

Peachtree Group recibió la aprobación I-956F del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) para el proyecto TownePlace Suites by Marriott de la firma en Palmdale, California.

ATLANTA, GEORGIAGrupo Peachtree («Peachtree») recibió su aprobación I-956F del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS), la agencia gubernamental que supervisa el Programa de Inversionistas Inmigrantes EB-5, para la empresa TownePlace Suites by Marriott en Palmdale, California, que se encuentra actualmente en construcción.

La aprobación de la I-956F, otorgada por el USCIS, marca un paso crucial en los esfuerzos continuos de Peachtree para facilitar las oportunidades de inversión a través del programa EB-5, que está diseñado para promover el crecimiento económico y la creación de empleo en los EE. UU. Este es el segundo desarrollo hotelero para el que Peachtree recibe la aprobación, ya que anteriormente la obtuvo para su desarrollo Home2 Suites by Hilton en Boone, Carolina del Norte.

«Estamos entusiasmados de recibir la aprobación del USCIS para nuestro proyecto en Palmdale», dijo Adam Greene, vicepresidente ejecutivo de EB-5 en Peachtree. «Este logro subraya nuestro compromiso continuo de ofrecer desarrollos de alta calidad que impulsen el crecimiento económico y creen oportunidades significativas tanto para los inversores como para las comunidades locales».

Se espera que el TownePlace Suites by Marriott en Palmdale sea un hotel de estadías prolongadas de primer nivel, que ofrezca alojamiento moderno y comodidades adaptadas a las necesidades de los viajeros de negocios y de placer. La finalización del hotel está prevista para la primavera de 2025.

«Nos centramos en el desarrollo hotelero porque el sector ha demostrado ser excepcionalmente resiliente y ofrecer agilidad y flexibilidad para afrontar los desafíos económicos. Con una oferta hotelera nueva limitada y una creciente demanda de viajes, los nuevos activos están en condiciones de ofrecer un rendimiento superior, especialmente en la era posterior a la COVID, en la que la solidez de los fundamentos y la dinámica del mercado crean importantes oportunidades. La previsión de que el gasto mundial en viajes alcance los 15,5 billones de dólares en la próxima década, superando la inflación, subraya aún más el potencial a largo plazo del sector hotelero, lo que lo convierte en una oportunidad de inversión muy atractiva», afirmó Greene.

Peachtree lanzó su programa EB-5 en 2023 como una herramienta de financiación clave para apoyar proyectos de creación de empleo en todo el país. La firma mantiene su compromiso de ofrecer oportunidades de inversión y desarrollo de alta calidad a través de su creciente cartera de proyectos EB-5.

«El desarrollo de TownePlace Suites, al igual que el de Home2 Suites, incluye una importante inversión de capital propio. Esta alineación de intereses con los de nuestros inversores EB-5 fomenta un compromiso compartido, refuerza la confianza en el éxito del proyecto y tranquiliza a todas las partes interesadas», agregó Greene.

El programa de visas EB-5 permite a los inversores extranjeros obtener una tarjeta verde a cambio de realizar una inversión significativa en una nueva empresa comercial que genere empleos en los EE. UU. Según el programa, los ciudadanos extranjeros que inviertan un mínimo de 800 000 dólares en un proyecto con sede en EE. UU. que cree o conserve al menos 10 empleos a tiempo completo para trabajadores estadounidenses son elegibles para solicitar la residencia permanente.

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¿Qué es el formulario I-829 para EB-5?

Una guía detallada para entender el formulario I-829 y su papel fundamental en el Programa de Inversionistas Inmigrantes EB-5. Incluye una descripción general del formulario I-829, las condiciones para eliminar el estado condicional de una tarjeta verde y la información y los documentos específicos requeridos para la solicitud.

Los inversores EB-5 presentan el formulario I-829, Petición de un inversor para eliminar las condiciones del estatus de residente permanente, para eliminar las condiciones de sus tarjetas verdes de dos (2) años. Los inversores obtuvieron las tarjetas verdes condicionales mediante su inversión en una nueva empresa comercial. La presentación del formulario I-829 es un paso crucial en el proceso de inmigración de los inversores EB-5, ya que una vez aprobado, permite a los inversores, junto con sus cónyuges e hijos solteros menores de veintiún (21) años, obtener la residencia permanente en los Estados Unidos. En este artículo, analizamos el formulario I-829 en detalle, explicando su propósito, los requisitos de elegibilidad, los documentos necesarios, el cronograma de presentación, los desafíos comunes y los consejos prácticos para una presentación exitosa.

Descripción general del formulario I-829

Debido a la naturaleza condicional del estatus de residente permanente de los inversores EB-5, entre 21 y 24 meses después de recibir la tarjeta verde condicional, los inversores EB-5 deben presentar un formulario I-829 EB5 ante el USCIS para eliminar la condición de su estado de residente permanente. Los inversores EB-5 proporcionan documentación para demostrar que cumplieron con los requisitos del programa, incluida la prueba de que mantuvieron su inversión y crearon la cantidad requerida de empleos. El formulario I-829 es el paso final del proceso de inmigración de los inversores EB-5 y, una vez aprobados, los inversores se convierten en residentes permanentes incondicionales de los Estados Unidos.

 

Condiciones para eliminar el estado condicional

Para eliminar con éxito las condiciones de la tarjeta verde, se deben cumplir los siguientes requisitos:

  1. Capital invertido: El inversor EB-5 debe demostrar que ha invertido o está invirtiendo activamente el capital requerido; y que el capital se puso a disposición de las empresas más directamente responsables de la creación de empleo.
  2. Inversión sostenida: Los inversores EB-5 deben demostrar que han mantenido su inversión en la nueva empresa comercial durante dos (2) años desde el momento en que su inversión se puso a disposición de la entidad más directamente responsable de la creación de los puestos de trabajo.
  3. Creación de empleo: Los inversores EB-5 también deben demostrar que al menos diez (10) puestos de tiempo completo para empleados calificados se han creado directa o indirectamente o se crearán dentro de un tiempo razonable. En el caso de una empresa con problemas, los inversores EB-5 deben presentar pruebas que demuestren que el número de empleados existentes se mantuvo no inferior al nivel anterior a la inversión durante el período de residencia permanente condicional de los inversores EB-5.

Información y documentos específicos requeridos

Al presentar el formulario I-829, el inversor EB-5 debe proporcionar una variedad de documentos para respaldar su petición, que incluyen:

  • Evidencia de inversión: Prueba de que la contribución de capital de los inversores EB-5 se ha invertido y mantenido, lo que puede incluir, entre otros: estados financieros, extractos bancarios, contratos, declaraciones de impuestos federales o estatales sobre la renta.
  • Documentación de creación de empleo: La evidencia necesaria para demostrar la creación de empleo está determinada por el tipo de inversión, directa o a través de un centro regional.
    • La documentación sobre los empleos creados indirectamente como resultado de una inversión en un centro regional puede incluir, entre otros: estados fiscales y financieros, informes de gastos e ingresos, sorteos de construcción, facturas y recibos, estados de cuenta bancarios, informes trimestrales, etc. Además, en la etapa I-829, generalmente se encarga un informe de impacto económico para evaluar la cantidad real de empleos creados a partir de la construcción y operación del Proyecto seleccionado por los inversores EB-5. Este informe se genera en función de los costos elegibles para el EB-5 reales gastados en el Proyecto, así como de los ingresos reales generados por el Proyecto. Este informe es diferente al informe inicial de impacto económico proporcionado al USCIS con el formulario I-956F, solicitud de aprobación de una inversión en una empresa comercial, ya que los datos para calcular los puestos de trabajo ya no son proyecciones, sino los costos reales incurridos durante el desarrollo del proyecto y los ingresos reales generados durante el segundo o tercer año de operación del proyecto.
    • La documentación de los empleos creados directamente por la nueva empresa comercial puede incluir, entre otros: registros de nómina, formularios W-2, declaraciones de impuestos federales trimestrales del empleador, formularios I-9, documentos de identificación de los empleados directos o cualquier otra evidencia que demuestre que los empleos requeridos se crearon o conservaron.
  • Información personal: Documentos de identificación, como copias del pasaporte, la tarjeta verde y cualquier documentación de inmigración anterior del solicitante.

 

Cronograma para presentar el formulario I-829

El formulario I-829 debe presentarse dentro del período de 90 días inmediatamente anterior al segundo aniversario de la admisión del inversionista EB-5 como residente permanente condicional. La presentación anticipada o tardía puede ocasionar complicaciones o incluso la cancelación del estatus de residente permanente condicional del inversionista EB-5, por lo que es fundamental cumplir con este cronograma.

Tiempo de procesamiento del I-829

El tiempo de procesamiento del Formulario I-829 se indica en Sitio web del USCIS. Durante este período, el USCIS revisa la petición I-829, solicita pruebas adicionales, si es necesario, y finalmente toma una decisión. Es importante tener en cuenta que, si bien la petición I-829 del inversor EB-5 está pendiente, el estatus de residencia permanente condicional se extiende automáticamente por el período indicado en el recibo de presentación del inversor EB-5. Después de presentar la petición I-829, el inversionista EB-5 recibe del USCIS un acuse de recibo de presentación, que debe acompañar a su tarjeta verde vencida.

 

Desafíos comunes y consejos prácticos

Presentar el formulario I-829 puede ser complejo y los solicitantes pueden enfrentar varios desafíos, que incluyen:

  • Documentación incompleta o incoherente: Asegúrese de que todos los documentos requeridos estén completos, sean precisos y consistentes a lo largo de la petición.
  • Demuestre la creación de empleo: Demostración la inversión ha creado o conservado diez puestos de trabajo a tiempo completo puede ser un desafío, especialmente en proyectos que se enfrentan a retrasos u otras complicaciones. El inversor EB-5 que decida invertir en uno de los proyectos de Peachtree Group debe asegurarse de que Peachtree recopila, revisa y reúne todos los documentos relacionados con el proyecto necesarios para presentar el formulario I-829. La plantilla I-829 se entregará a nuestros inversores del EB-5 con bastante antelación a su plazo de presentación de 90 días.
  • Cumpla con la fecha límite de presentación: Perder el plazo de presentación de 90 días pone en peligro las posibilidades de eliminar las condiciones de la tarjeta verde.

 

Consejos prácticos para una presentación exitosa

  • Comience temprano: El inversor EB-5 debe comenzar a recopilar la documentación necesaria mucho antes de la fecha límite de presentación para asegurarse de que todo esté en orden.
  • Consulte con expertos: Los inversores EB-5 deben trabajar con sus abogados y consultores de inmigración con experiencia en el proceso EB-5 para preparar su petición y brindar orientación. Si no tiene un abogado de inmigración, Peachtree Group puede recomendarle varios que han colaborado con nosotros en el pasado.
  • Verifique toda la información: Revise el formulario y los documentos para verificar su precisión y coherencia antes de enviarlos al USCIS.
  • Manténgase informado: Manténgase al día con cualquier cambio en las leyes de inmigración o en las políticas del USCIS que pueda afectar la petición.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Qué es el formulario I-829?

El formulario I-829 es una petición presentada por inversores EB-5 para eliminar las condiciones de su estatus de residente permanente. Es el último paso del proceso EB-5, que permite a los inversores obtener una tarjeta verde incondicional si cumplen con los requisitos del programa EB-5.

¿Cómo lleno el formulario I-829?

Para completar el formulario I-829, los inversores EB-5 deben proporcionar información personal, detalles sobre su inversión y pruebas de que han mantenido la inversión y creado la cantidad requerida de empleos. La presentación del I-829 es un archivo voluminoso que contiene numerosos documentos que, por lo general, incluyen estados financieros, declaraciones de impuestos y estados bancarios de varios años, así como sorteos de obras de construcción, informes de gastos, informes de ingresos y un análisis de la creación de empleo, que abarca miles de páginas de documentos justificativos.

¿Por qué necesita llenar el formulario I-829?

Es necesario completar el formulario I-829 para eliminar las condiciones de la tarjeta verde del inversor EB-5. Si no se presenta esta petición, el estatus de residente condicional caducará y el inversor perderá la capacidad de convertirse en residente permanente de los Estados Unidos.

¿Qué sucede después de que se aprueba el formulario I-829?

Una vez que se aprueba el formulario I-829, el inversor EB-5, su cónyuge y sus hijos solteros menores de 21 años se convierten en residentes permanentes de los Estados Unidos de América. Esta condición otorga a los inversores EB-5 muchos derechos y privilegios, incluida la posibilidad de vivir y trabajar en los Estados Unidos, ser propietarios de propiedades, asistir a escuelas y universidades públicas y estar protegidos por las leyes de los Estados Unidos y del estado donde residen los inversores EB-5.

Recursos adicionales

Para obtener más información sobre el formulario I-829 y el Programa de Inversionistas Inmigrantes EB-5, considere consultar los siguientes recursos:

  • Sitio web del USCIS: Acceda a formularios oficiales, instrucciones y actualizaciones sobre los tiempos de procesamiento.
  • Una guía simple para la inmigración EB-5 por inversión
  • Abogados de inmigración: Busque asesoramiento legal de profesionales especializados en casos EB-5. Si no está familiarizado con un abogado de inmigración, póngase en contacto con Peachtree Group, nuestro equipo puede proporcionarle la información de contacto de varios abogados expertos.
  • Póngase en contacto con Peachtree Group: Contactar Grupo Peachtree para obtener orientación sobre oportunidades de inversión específicas y requisitos de cumplimiento.

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