How long must the jobs created through EB-5 remain active?

In the EB-5 program, the required jobs must remain active throughout the investor’s conditional residency period. The intent is that positions are not merely created on paper, but genuinely filled and sustained during this phase.

During this period, the investor is expected to gather evidence showing that full-time positions were created and continuously held by qualified workers. Gaps or inconsistencies in the employment record can weaken the case.

At the end of the conditional residency period, the investor files the petition for removal of conditions, demonstrating that all requirements, including job creation, were met in a substantive and sustained manner. This is the stage at which the government reviews the evidence submitted.

Because the timeframes, the number of jobs required, and the definition of full-time employment follow official criteria that may change, confirm the current rules with USCIS and seek guidance from a qualified immigration professional before filing.

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