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This form is for use by an entrepreneur to petition for immigrant status to the United States based on a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise.
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How to fill out I-526

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Obtain the I-526 form from the USCIS website.
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Read the instructions carefully to understand the eligibility requirements.
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Complete the applicant's information, including name, address, and contact details.
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Provide information about the investment, including the amount and nature of the investment.
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Document the source of funds to demonstrate that the investment capital is legal.
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Include evidence of the business enterprise, such as the business plan and financial statements.
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Pay the required filing fee as specified in the form instructions.
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Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
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Sign and date the form.
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Submit the I-526 form along with supporting documents to the appropriate USCIS address.

Who needs I-526?

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Foreign nationals seeking to obtain a U.S. Green Card through investment.
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Individuals who plan to invest in a new commercial enterprise in the U.S.
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Investors participating in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
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Once your adjustment of status is filed, you can apply for an advance parole travel document and a work authorization. These documents enable you to remain in the United States, travel, and work while your adjustment of status application is pending.
Once an investor's I-526 petition has been approved, they and their eligible family members gain temporary resident status within the United States. This status allows them to move forward with other processes that will help them obtain permanent residency.
After we approve your Form I-526 or Form I-526E petition, either: File DS-260, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, with the U.S. Department of State to obtain an EB-5 visa abroad to seek admission to the United States; or.
As of August 2023, the USCIS processing estimates that the EB5 Visa processing time for Form I-526 petitions ranges between 29.5 to 61 months.

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The I-526 form, officially known as the Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor, is a petition that foreign nationals submit to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to apply for an immigrant visa or a green card through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
Individuals who wish to obtain a green card through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program are required to file the I-526 form. This includes foreign investors and their immediate family members who intend to invest in a qualifying U.S. business.
To fill out the I-526 form, applicants must provide personal information, details about the investment, and prove that the investment meets the EB-5 program requirements. It is advisable to carefully follow the instructions provided by USCIS and, if necessary, seek legal assistance.
The purpose of the I-526 form is to demonstrate that the applicant has made a qualifying investment in a U.S. business and that the investment will create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.
The I-526 form requires applicants to report personal information, the nature of the investment, the source of the investment funds, business plans, and evidence showing that the investment will create or maintain jobs in the U.S.
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