Can I have two EB-5 petitions at the same time?

As a general rule, there is no express prohibition preventing an investor from maintaining more than one EB-5 petition at the same time. The key issue is not the number of filings, but the ability to fully and independently support each one before the USCIS.

If the petitions are tied to different investments, each one must have its own complete set of evidence, without relying on the other:

• Documentation of the lawful source and path of funds for each investment.
• Independent financial documentation and business plan for each project.
• Evidence that each investment generates the jobs required by the program.

Maintaining more than one petition increases scrutiny: authorities may request additional clarification regarding the source of funds and the viability of each project, which can lengthen the review. It is not automatically inadvisable, but it demands organization and consistency to avoid contradictions between the cases.

Before pursuing this path, evaluate your situation carefully and confirm the rules through official USCIS sources, ideally with the support of an immigration professional. Be cautious of anyone who promises guaranteed approval by accumulating petitions.

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