What is the form to remove conditions on EB-5 residency?

In the EB-5 program, the form used to remove the conditions on residency is the I-829. It is the petition that the investor files to consolidate the green card, transitioning from conditional to permanent residency.

The purpose of the I-829 is to demonstrate that the investor fulfilled the commitments made under the program, such as maintaining the investment and generating the expected economic impact. The petition brings together the documentation that shows this fulfillment.

Some important points about this filing:

• it ends the conditional phase of residency and seeks permanent status;
• it depends on evidence that the investment and jobs were actually carried out;
• it has a specific window for filing, defined by the program’s rules.

Since requirements, investment amounts, and timelines change over time and depend on your specific situation, it is worth reviewing the updated rules with USCIS and working with a specialist before filing.

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