If I am already in the US on another visa, is it necessary to return to my home country in order to obtain an EB-5 visa or permanent residence?

No. In order to obtain permanent residence in the US under the EB-5 program, you do not need to return to the country of your citizenship. You and the members of your family may apply to adjust status while in the United States. However, there is no concurrent filing of the EB-5 I-526 petition with an application to adjust status, i.e., it is necessary to have the EB-5 petition approved first, and only then can an application to adjust status be submitted.

The EB-5 visa lawyers of White & Associates have experience assisting foreign nationals with all aspects of their EB-5 petitions. To learn more about adjusting your legal status, contact us today by calling 818-730-3540.