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Q: What is USCIS Form I-526?
A: USCIS Form I-526 is the Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor.
Q: Who is required to file Form I-526?
A: Foreign nationals who are investing in a new commercial enterprise in the United States and seeking to obtain an EB-5 immigrant visa are required to file Form I-526.
Q: What is the purpose of Form I-526?
A: The purpose of Form I-526 is to demonstrate that the foreign national has made a qualifying investment and that the investment will create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.
Q: What documents are required to be submitted with Form I-526?
A: The petitioner must include evidence of the investment capital, the source of funds, and the business plan for the new commercial enterprise.
Q: What is the filing fee for Form I-526?
A: As of October 2021, the filing fee for Form I-526 is $4,010.
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