EB5 INVESTORS M AGAZINE
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PRACTICE POINTERS
FOR EB-5 IMMIGRANT VISA RECIPIENTS
For those who successfully pass the consular interview
are issued an EB-5 immigrant visa to enter the U.S. to
begin their life as a lawful permanent resident. When
traveling to the U.S. for the first time using the newly
issued immigrant visas, the EB-5 principal must seek
entry to the U.S. either prior to or at the same time as
his or her family members. There are some practical
tips so that the process is concluded smoothly.
PAY USCIS IMMIGRANT FEE
The EB-5 investor and the dependents are advised to
pay the USCIS immigrant fee prior to their initial entry
into the U.S. using their newly issued EB-5 immigrant
v i s a s. 8 USCIS w i l l not pro duce t he cond it ion a l
permanent resident card until the immigrant fee
is received after the initial entr y w ith the EB-5
immigrant visa.
CHECK VALIDITY OF IMMIGRATION MEDICAL EXAM
One should take care to enter the U.S. within the
validity of the immigrant visa, which is valid for
six months from the date of issuance. However, an
applicant’s medical exam may cut short the visa
validity period if the medical exam expires before
the visa does. In practice, each member of the EB-5
investor’s family is advised to consult immigration
counsel and make sure to carry a valid medical exam
when entering the U.S.
A GOOD MAILING ADDRESS
FOR DELIVERY OF THE CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD
The mailing address provided on the filed Form
DS-260 is where USCIS will send the conditional
permanent resident card. If the EB-5 investor decides
to change the mailing address, the best time to do
so is upon the initial entry to the U.S. using the EB-5
immigrant visa. Be sure to provide a reliable mailing
address where the EB-5 investor is able to receive
mail. Do not volunteer a new address (such as a hotel
of other temporary residence) if you do not intend to
receive mail there. In practice, it is difficult to resolve
a mis-delivery or non-delivery of the conditional
permanent resident card with USCIS.