Form I-526: Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor
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What is Form I-526?
Form I-526 is used by an EB-5 investor who invests directly in a new commercial enterprise, outside the regional center program, to petition for immigrant status. After approval, the investor may apply for conditional permanent residence and later file Form I-829 to remove conditions.
Who files it: A foreign investor making a standalone EB-5 investment.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence of the qualifying investment amount, placed at risk
- Evidence of the lawful source and path of the invested funds
- Business plan showing creation of at least 10 full-time jobs
- Evidence of the new commercial enterprise and any targeted employment area
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-526 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-526
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 1 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
How entries are written 9 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; telephone numbers and email addresses; and immigration status and history.
Answers that do not fit together 11 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; addresses; employment and education; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 2 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 9 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-526
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-526 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-526 questions
What is Form I-526 used for?
Form I-526 is used by an EB-5 investor who invests directly in a new commercial enterprise, outside the regional center program, to petition for immigrant status. After approval, the investor may apply for conditional permanent residence and later file Form I-829 to remove conditions.
Who files Form I-526?
A foreign investor making a standalone EB-5 investment.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-526?
FormVeritas runs 32 checks written for Form I-526, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-526?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-526. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-526?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-526 typically takes 36.5 to 40.5 months (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-526 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-526 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-526?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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