Can the USCIS deny an I-526 due to unclear accounting?

Yes. In EB-5, clear and consistent accounting documentation is one of the central points of the USCIS review, because it is what demonstrates the lawful source and traceability of the invested funds.

When filing the I-526, the investor must prove not only the legality of the funds, but also that they were effectively deployed in a job-creating enterprise. If the records are confusing, incomplete, or fail to clearly support the flow of the investment, that weakness can undermine the evaluation, and unsatisfactory accounting can be among the grounds for a denial.

The key is to gather and organize financial documents in a transparent and detailed manner, with every transaction well documented, so that USCIS can verify the origin, consistency, and destination of the funds. Because the process requires close attention to detail, it is worth following the official USCIS guidelines and seeking specialized support, while avoiding any promises of guaranteed outcomes.

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