Is the EB-5 conditional green card renewed when the period ends?

No. Despite what the name might suggest, the conditional green card from the EB-5 program is not simply renewed when the validity period ends. A different step is required: filing a petition to remove the conditions in order to convert that status into full permanent residence.

This petition is filed with the USCIS, within the designated window before the conditional period expires. In it, the investor must demonstrate that:

• The investment required by the EB-5 program was maintained.
• All requirements were met throughout the conditional period.
• The petition was filed on time, without allowing the status to lapse.

Once the removal of conditions is approved, the conditional green card becomes a permanent green card. This is why treating this step as an automatic renewal is a mistake: it requires a separate petition and proper documentation.

Because the deadlines and documents involved are specific and change over time, confirm the current rules and timeline with USCIS or a qualified specialist, so you do not miss the filing window.

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