What If Your Family Changes While You’re Filing?
In some cases, an investor’s family may change radically during their EB-5 filing period. This can occur for many reasons, such as children coming into the family or divorce that may separate the family. Fortunately, these changes are actually accounted for in the EB-5 filing process and can be dealt with quickly to avoid headaches later.
If you’re looking for someone to help you throughout the EB-5 process, our experienced legal advisors are standing by to speak with you. For more information regarding your options with this complicated immigration program, contact an EB-5 attorney of White & Associates today by calling 818-730-3540.
Family Changes and the EB-5 Program
As family dynamics change, the details on an immigration petition may change as well. However, the law does have provisions in place to handle these changes. A person may face the following situations while working through the EB-5 program:
- Divorce
- Loss of a family member
- Birth of a child
- Adoption of a child
- Disowning a child or separating from parents
If a family member is already a conditional permanent resident before these changes occur, the law may allow them to file a separate petition or even stay on the original petition. In situations when a child is added to a petition, that child may be automatically considered a part of the petition upon birth.
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The EB-5 program can be challenging for a changing family to experience. If you need help figuring out what next steps need to be taken to move forward with your residency process, contact an EB-5 immigration attorney of White & Associates at 818-730-3540 for more information regarding your options.
