How Do I Seek Status as an Immigrant Investor?

In order to seek status as an immigrant investor, you must file CIS Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur. The Form I-526 must be filed with supporting documentation which clearly demonstrates that the individual's investment meets all requirements, such as:

• establishing a new commercial enterprise,
  
  
• investing the requisite capital amount,
  
  
• proving the investment comes from a lawful source of funds,
  
  
• creating the requisite number of jobs,
  
  
• demonstrating that the investor is actively participating in the business; and, where applicable, creating employment
  
  

How Do I Obtain Status as a Conditional Resident?

Once the Form I-526 is approved, immigrant investors may obtain status as a conditional resident by:

• Filing CIS Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, if residing within the United States; or,

• Applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad, if residing outside the United States.

How Do I Become a Permanent Resident Based on Investment?

In order to become a lawful permanent resident, eligible investors must file a CIS Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions. Form I-829 must be filed within 90 days before the second anniversary of an Alien Investor's admission to the United States as a conditional resident.

Where Do I Apply?

You should file the CIS Form I-526 at the CIS Service Center having jurisdiction over the area in which the new commercial enterprise will be principally doing business.