How long is the initial conditional green card valid?

The EB-5 conditional green card is granted for a limited and defined initial period, not indefinitely. It is precisely this temporary nature that gives it the name ‘conditional.’

During this period, the investor must maintain the investment and demonstrate that it created the jobs required by the program. Near the end of that window, the I-829 comes into play: the petition to remove conditions and convert the status into unconditional permanent residence.

In other words, the initial duration functions as a proof window: it is the time you have to demonstrate that you met the requirements before your green card becomes permanent and unconditional.

Because the exact duration and rules may change, confirm the current timeframe directly with USCIS and plan your I-829 filing well in advance so you do not miss the window.

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