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[Q] My family and I have been in the US in J-1 and J-2 visas. Can we still pursue EB-5 case?
You can file I-526 petition at any time, any where. However, to obtain immigrant visa, you and your dependent family members need to show that you are not subject to the 2-year home residency requirement or have obtained a waiver of the 2-year home residency requirement. This is just one example of how in certain EB-5 cases, a good understanding of overall U.S. immigration law is a prerequisite to becoming a good EB-5 practitioner. I dare anyone to try to become a good EB-5 practitioner without having at least many years (something like 10 years) experience in general areas of U.S. immigration law.