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Form I-956K: Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters
USCIS Form I-956K is used to register as a direct or third-party promoter for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. This registration is required before promoting or facilitating EB-5 investment opportunities.
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USCIS Form I-956K - Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters
USCIS Form I-956K is used to register as a direct or third-party promoter for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. This registration is required before promoting or facilitating EB-5 investment opportunities.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Using the wrong edition date of the form will result in immediate rejection without processing.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the promoter type (direct vs. third-party)
- 3Failure to disclose past involvement in EB-5 projects
- 4Incomplete information about business structure and ownership
- 5Missing required supporting documentation
Plain English
Form I-956K registers organizations or individuals who help connect foreign investors with EB-5 projects in the United States. Promoters must file this form to participate in the EB-5 program legally.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Registration must be completed before engaging in EB-5 promotional activities. Regional centers must re-register every five years.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when registering as a direct or third-party promoter for the EB-5 program
- Do not use this form for investor petitions (Form I-526 or I-829)
- Check Form I-951 for regional center designation instead
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Registering a new regional center
Required before accepting investments
✓ Check regional center designation status first
Applying for investor visa
Filed by investors, not promoters
✓ Promoters cannot file on behalf of investors
Updating regional center information
Required for material changes
✓ Document all changes thoroughly
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for initial registration, but processing typically takes 4-6 months. Regional centers must file for re-registration before their current designation expires. Late re-registration may result in loss of designation status.
- —Number of jobs created | Calculated based on investment amount and project details | Job creation verification | Must meet or exceed EB-5 program requirements
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What you need before filling it out
Promoter identification
Business registration documents · Secretary of State records
Compliance history
Past I-956K filings and responses · USCIS records
Financial information
Audited financial statements · Company records
Project details
Business plans and feasibility studies · Project documentation
Marketing materials
Sample promotional materials · Company files
Before you submit
- 1Verify all form sections are completed
- 2Check that edition date is current
- 3Confirm correct fee payment method and amount
- 4Prepare copies of all supporting documents
- 5Review promoter classification (direct vs. third-party)
- 6Verify business registration is current
- 7Check compliance history section is accurate
- 8Ensure all required signatures are present
- 9Make a complete copy of the entire submission package
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current edition of Form I-956K from the USCIS website
- 2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
- 3Gather required supporting documents and evidence
- 4Submit online through the USCIS electronic filing system or mail to the Texas Service Center
- 5Pay the required filing fee using acceptable payment methods
- 6Wait for receipt notice and processing updates from USCIS
Known limitations
- 1Form does not guarantee approval of the registration
- 2USCIS may request additional evidence during processing
- 3Registration does not exempt promoters from other legal requirements
- 4Promoters must maintain compliance after registration
- 5Form updates may be required for material changes in operations
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition of Form I-956K is dated 10/23/2023. Always check the USCIS website for the most recent version before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date must be current (10/23/2023 or later)
- Fee amount must match current USCIS requirements (check official site)
- Mailing address must be the correct Texas Service Center address
- Form must be fully completed with no blank sections
- All signatures must be in original ink if filing by paper
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of the complete submission package for records
- 2Monitor USCIS online account for updates and requests for evidence
- 3Respond promptly to any Requests for Evidence (RFE)
- 4Maintain compliance with all EB-5 program requirements
- 5Track processing times and expected decision dates
- 6Update records when registration is approved or denied
Sources
- SRCForm purpose: Registration for EB-5 program promoters
- SRCFiling location: Texas Service Center
- SRCProcessing time: 4-6 months (typical)
- SRCRegistration period: 5 years for regional centers
- SRCRe-registration requirement: Before designation expiration
- SRCFee amount: Check current USCIS website
- SRCSupporting documents: Business registration, compliance history
- SRCForm edition: 10/23/2023 (current as of knowledge cutoff)
Common confusion points
Direct vs. third-party promoter
Direct operators regional centers, third-party promotes on behalf of them
→ Check the relationship with the regional center
Re-registration timing
Must occur before current designation expires
→ Check the regional center designation expiration date
Fee calculation
Based on promoter type and application type
→ Verify the fee schedule on the USCIS website
Document submission
Some documents must be originals, others copies
→ Check specific instructions for each document type
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