Forms for investor visas, regional centers, and business-related immigration. Includes I-526 (Immigrant Investor), I-829 (Remove Conditions), and I-956 (Regional Center).
Investment-based immigration forms are used by foreign investors seeking Green Cards through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and businesses seeking to operate regional centers. Form I-526 is the initial petition for alien entrepreneurs who have invested (or are actively investing) the required capital in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs. Form I-829 removes conditions on permanent residence for EB-5 investors. Form I-956 series (including I-956, I-956F, I-956G, I-956H, I-956K) covers regional center designation, project approval, annual compliance, and related filings. These are among the most document-intensive USCIS filings, requiring extensive evidence of the lawful source of funds, business structure, and job creation.
Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor
The form is used by a standalone investor to petition USCIS for status as an immigrant to the United States under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended.
Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
An investor pooling their investment with one or more qualified immigrants participating in the Regional Center Program uses this form to petition USCIS for status as an immigrant to the United States under section 203(b)(5)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended.
Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
Use this form if you are a conditional permanent resident who obtained status through entrepreneurship and want to remove the conditions on your residence.
USCIS forms related to investment & business.
Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor
The form is used by a standalone investor to petition USCIS for status as an immigrant to the United States under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended.
Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
An investor pooling their investment with one or more qualified immigrants participating in the Regional Center Program uses this form to petition USCIS for status as an immigrant to the United States under section 203(b)(5)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended.
Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
Use this form if you are a conditional permanent resident who obtained status through entrepreneurship and want to remove the conditions on your residence.
Application for Regional Center Designation
Use Form I-956 to request U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) designation as a regional center under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 203(b)(5)(E), or to request an amendment to an approved regional center designated under INA 203(b)(5)(E).
Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise
A designated regional center uses this form to request approval of each particular investment offering through an associated new commercial enterprise.
Regional Center Annual Statement
Designated regional centers use this form to provide required information, certifications and evidence to support their continued eligibility for regional center designation.
Bona Fides of Persons Involved with Regional Center Program
Each person involved with a regional center, new commercial enterprise, or affiliated job-creating entity must complete and submit Form I-956H, Bona Fides of Persons Involved with Regional Center Program and the biometric services fee as a distinct filing along with Form I-956, Application for Regional Center Designation, Form I-956F, Application for Approval of Investment in a New Commercial Enterprise, or when persons must otherwise attest to their compliance with section 203(b)(5)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters
Each person acting as a direct or third-party promoter (including migration agents) of the following must complete Form I-956K: A regional center; Any new commercial enterprises; An affiliated job-creating entity; or An issuer of securities intended to be offered to immigrant investors in connection with a particular capital investment project.
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