Instructions for USCIS Form I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status

USCIS Form I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status

This document contains official instructions for USCIS Form I-829 , Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services. An up-to-date fillable USCIS Form I-829 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is USCIS Form I-829?
A: USCIS Form I-829 is a petition by an investor to remove conditions on their permanent resident status.

Q: Who can file Form I-829?
A: Investors who obtained conditional permanent resident status through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program can file Form I-829.

Q: What is the purpose of filing Form I-829?
A: The purpose of filing Form I-829 is to request the removal of the conditions on an investor's permanent resident status.

Q: What are the conditions on permanent resident status?
A: Conditional permanent resident status is granted to investors for a period of two years, during which they must meet certain requirements to maintain their status.

Q: What are the requirements to remove the conditions on permanent resident status?
A: To remove the conditions on permanent resident status, investors must demonstrate that they have fulfilled the capital investment requirements and created or preserved the required number of jobs.

Q: What evidence should be included with Form I-829?
A: Investors should include evidence of meeting the investment and job creation requirements, as well as other supporting documents such as financial records and tax returns.

Q: What happens after filing Form I-829?
A: After filing Form I-829, investors will receive a receipt notice from USCIS. They may also be required to attend an interview or provide additional evidence.