What is the deadline to file the I-829?

In the EB-5 program, conditional residents must file the I-829 petition to remove conditions and convert their status to permanent residency. The key point is that the I-829 has a specific filing window, and meeting it is essential to preserve your status.

This window falls near the end of the conditional residency period, in other words, in the period leading up to the expiration of that status. Because the exact definition of this window is a calendar rule that may be updated, the safest approach is not to rely on dates from memory, but rather to confirm the dates that apply to your specific case.

• The I-829 is filed within a window tied to the end of the conditional period.
• Filing within the deadline is what preserves your status.
• The exact dates depend on when your conditional residency was granted.

To get the timing right, review the official guidance at the source (USCIS, at uscis.gov) and, ideally, work with a qualified professional who can monitor your case and help you plan ahead for this deadline.

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