Is there a time limit to invest capital after I-526 approval?

The approval of the I-526 confirms that the investor has met the capital requirements and the lawful source of funds under the EB-5 program. The law does not set a rigid deadline, counted from that approval, by which the investment must be fully deployed in absolute terms.

The key point is not a date but a condition: the capital must be ‘at risk’, meaning irrevocably committed to the project. This is what will allow the investor to demonstrate, at a later stage, that the funds were effectively deployed in accordance with the program’s rules.

• There is no fixed statutory deadline counted from I-526 approval.
• The capital must remain ‘at risk’ and invested as planned.
• Each project or regional center may have its own internal timelines.

For this reason, in addition to the official immigration regulations, pay close attention to the specific conditions of your investment project. Confirm updated requirements with the official source (USCIS) and seek specialized guidance to keep everything in compliance.

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