What if I give up on EB-5 after my I-526 is approved?

Walking away from the EB-5 process after the I-526 is approved is possible, but it stops the path to a green card. Approval of the I-526 confirms that the investment and the project profile were accepted; however, it is only one step: without proceeding to the subsequent stages, permanent residence will not be obtained.

Beyond the immigration side, withdrawal typically has financial consequences. The agreements signed with the EB-5 project set their own rules for the removal or exit of the investment, and those terms directly influence the likelihood of recovering the invested capital. For that reason, before making a decision, it is worth carefully re-reading the investment documents and understanding the reimbursement conditions set out in them.

It is also important to assess the timing and reasons for withdrawing, since abandoning the process may mean starting from scratch in any future immigration attempt. Each situation is evaluated individually, and there is no guarantee of capital return or any immigration outcome.

Because the decision involves legal and financial aspects at the same time, the most prudent course is to seek specialized guidance and confirm updated requirements with USCIS before taking any definitive action.

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Victoria Harper

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