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USCIS Form I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
What Is USCIS Form I-829?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services on April 21, 2017 and used country-wide. Check the official instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is Form I-829?
A: Form I-829 is a petition filed by an entrepreneur to remove conditions on their permanent resident status.
Q: Who can file Form I-829?
A: Entrepreneurs who have obtained conditional permanent residency through the EB-5 immigrant investor program can file Form I-829.
Q: What is the purpose of Form I-829?
A: The purpose of Form I-829 is to request the removal of the conditions on an entrepreneur's permanent resident status, after they have met the requirements of the EB-5 program.
Q: What are the requirements to file Form I-829?
A: To file Form I-829, entrepreneurs must demonstrate that they have invested the required amount of capital in a new commercial enterprise and have created or preserved a certain number of full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.
Q: When should I file Form I-829?
A: Form I-829 should be filed within the 90-day period before the second anniversary of the entrepreneur's admission to the United States as a conditional permanent resident.
Q: What happens after filing Form I-829?
A: After filing Form I-829, the entrepreneur's permanent resident status is extended for one year or until a decision is made on the petition.
Q: How long does it take to process Form I-829?
A: The processing time for Form I-829 varies, but it is generally several months to over a year.
Q: What happens if Form I-829 is approved?
A: If Form I-829 is approved, the conditions on the entrepreneur's permanent resident status are removed, and they become a full-fledged permanent resident.
Q: What happens if Form I-829 is denied?
A: If Form I-829 is denied, the entrepreneur may be placed in removal proceedings and may potentially lose their permanent resident status.
Form Details:
- Released on April 21, 2017;
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