It takes approximately 6-8 months from signing with an immigration agency to receiving I-526 approval. Two years after receiving a conditional Green Card, provided the investment project is profitable and has created 10 jobs, the applicant can transition to a permanent Green Card and recover the $500,000 capital investment after three years.
This includes the time required for personal document preparation, processing and submission of documentation, legal verification of the source of funds (approximately 2 months), and the USCIS review period. During this time, USCIS primarily reviews the legality of the investor's $500,000 source of funds.
Once USCIS approves the I-526 petition, the applicant and their family will be notified to attend an immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou. According to U.S. immigration law, applicants must enter the United States within 180 days after passing the consular interview. Upon the applicant's first entry, the U.S. government will register the applicant's information and mail the Green Card to the applicant's designated U.S. address within 2-4 weeks. This process takes approximately 3 months.
Many domestic immigration agencies currently use various "marketing tactics" to attract investors, which is unavoidable for investors. When choosing an EB-5 project, the key is to ensure the project's stability. Investors must verify official documents recognized by the U.S. government, the existence of successful case studies, and guarantees for the Green Card and capital repayment.