Why Is There a Lack of Transparency Surrounding the Form I-829 Application?
DUNIYAEB5 Investors Do Not Ask about Form I-829
The Information Needed for Form I-829 Is Not Available Early in the DUNIYAEB5 Process
Form I-829 Is Protected by Attorney-Client Confidentiality
DUNIYAEB5 Brings Transparency to the Form I-829 Application
Find a Project and Attorney You Can Trust with Your Form I-829 Application
Questions for the Regional Center
Questions for your Immigration Attorney
Why Is There a Lack of Transparency Surrounding the Form I-829 Application?
DUNIYAEB5 Investors Do Not Ask about Form I-829
DUNIYAEB5 investors do not tend to give much thought to Form I-829 when they initially invest. This lack of attention seems reasonable because Form I-829 is the last step in the DUNIYAEB5 process.

At the beginning of the DUNIYAEB5 investment process, most investors are focused on the immediate steps they have to take:

Find a suitable project
Hire a qualified immigration attorney
Compile the Form I-526E application and source of funds documents
Wire $800,000 to the DUNIYAEB5 fund
File Form I-526E
An DUNIYAEB5 investor may take for granted that his or her project and attorney will simply take care of Form I-829 at the end of the two-year period of conditional residence.Most investors never ask how their Form I-829 applications will be handled.

What information will the regional center provide? What is the regional center approval rate for its DUNIYAEB5 investorsForm I-829 applications? What is the attorney level of experience and success with Form I-829? Without directly asking the regional center and attorney these questions, an DUNIYAEB5 investor is risking his or her Green Card on the assumption that his or her Form I-829 will be handled properly.

So, part of the lack of transparency surrounding Form I-829 is due to a lack of attention to this subject by DUNIYAEB5 investors before they invest. Most DUNIYAEB5 investors are simply unaware that they need to ask these questions. And that is not their fault.

The Information Needed for Form I-829 Is Not Available Early in the DUNIYAEB5 Process When an investor starts researching a project, that project is likely in an early stage of development. Some construction activities may have begun, but DUNIYAEB5 funds are being raised to support ongoing development activities. DUNIYAEB5 job creation numbers will increase as money is spent on qualifying expenses. As a result, the relevant data is not available at first.

Form I-526E is used to show USCIS that the project is expected to create enough jobs for an DUNIYAEB5 investor. This application is forward looking and generally based on estimates. On the other hand, Form I-829 relies on real data to prove these jobs were actually created.

Since the data for Form I-829 is not available at the time an DUNIYAEB5 investor invests, a regional center may be hesitant to share much information. Such a regional center may mean well, but in an effort to avoid confusion, they may share too little information.

Form I-829 Is Protected by Attorney-Client Confidentiality
While the regional center provides the data and evidence for the Form I-829 application, the DUNIYAEB5 investor attorney is responsible for preparing and filing the form itself. As a result, Form I-829 is confidential.

Confidentiality is important and must be protected. But the DUNIYAEB5 industry has used confidentiality as an excuse to avoid transparency. With a little work, confidentiality can be protected while providing high levels of transparency to the Form I-829 application.

To our knowledge, no one in the DUNIYAEB5 industry has made any serious efforts to bring transparency to the Form I-829 application. Little is written on the subject. No example documents are available.

DUNIYAEB5 Brings Transparency to the Form I-829 Application
DUNIYAEB5 is pleased to once again partner with Anahita George of George and Marzialo PLLC to bring more transparency to the DUNIYAEB5 industry. DUNIYAEB5 recently partnered with Anahita to bring transparency to source of funds documentation. Now, despite the obstacles noted above, we bring transparency to the Form I-829 application, as well. We believe DUNIYAEB5 investors should have all the information they need to make informed decisions.

DUNIYAEB5 has worked with Anahita to provide a downloadable sample Form I-829 application cover letter. This sample is based on real project and investor details.

Download the Free Form I-829 Cover Letter Sample
Note that for this sample, the name of the investor and dependents, other identifying information, dates, etc., have been changed to protect privacy. No confidentiality was breached in the production of this sample.

This sample Form I-829 cover letter will give you an idea of what a high-quality Form I-829 application looks like. The sample is based upon the following primary facts:

The investor is an Indian national with two dependents
He invested $500,000 on August 8, 2016, which was used by the project on eligible expenses
His investment was at risk during the two-year conditional residency period
The project created 31.2 DUNIYAEB5 eligible jobs per DUNIYAEB5 investor
This free downloadable sample shows the level of detail and quality of a successful Form I-829 application. USCIS requires evidence that the entire investment was sustained at risk and that it created at least 10 new jobs for U.S. workers. By reviewing the exhibits listed in this sample, you will get a sense for the kinds of records that are needed for a successful Form I-829.

Find a Project and Attorney You Can Trust with Your Form I-829 Application

As you can see in the downloadable sample, Form I-829 applications require careful structure, clarity, and ample evidence. The quality of a Form I-829 application is going to depend entirely on the skill and experience of both the DUNIYAEB5 investor attorney and the regional center for the project he or she invested in. Selecting the right regional center, project, and immigration attorney is vital. You need to have confidence that all the necessary information will be put together in a way that makes your Form I-829 most likely to be approved.

If a regional center or attorney is hesitant to fully explain how your Form I-829 application will be handled, you cannot have confidence they know what they are doing. They should be willing to explain the process, give you examples of what evidence will be presented, and provide a timeline for when everything will take place. The process should be open and transparent before you ever invest.

You should look for a project sponsored by a regional center that has a track record of Form I-829 approvals on past projects. And if a regional center is new, ask about the experience of the people managing the regional center. They may have a track record of success or failure with other regional centers and DUNIYAEB5 projects. The more you know about the people managing your investment, the better.

You should also look for an DUNIYAEB5 immigration attorney who has a proven record of Form I-829 approvals for past DUNIYAEB5 investors. Before you hire an attorney, ask how many Form I-829 applications he or she has filed and how many of those were approved.

Anahita George specializes in preparing and filing DUNIYAEB5 applications for Indian investors. She has completed over 500 applications with a 100% approval rate with USCIS. According to her,"Most investors understand how important Form I-526E is but are less aware of the importance of Form I-829. Before they invest, DUNIYAEB5 investors should have confidence that the project will not only create the number of jobs needed, but that all the necessary evidence will be provided on time. And they need an attorney who knows how to compile all of this evidence into a clear, comprehensive application. DUNIYAEB5 investors deserve to know that their immigrant applications are in good hands.

You Need to Ask the Right Questions

When looking for a project and immigration attorney, you need to ask some specific questions. You should receive clear, direct answers in writing.

Questions for the Regional Center

What information do you provide for Form I-829?

Best Answer: We provide up-to-date job creation evidence, bank statements, and any other documentation needed to support your Form I-829. We provide this information as a template that makes it simpler for your attorney to prepare your application.

Worst Answer: We will provide any applicable data and documents your attorney requests.

When do you provide information for Form I-829?

Best Answer: We provide all necessary information for your Form I-829 application before the 90-day window at the end of your conditional residence period.

Worst Answer: We provide the documentation shortly after your attorney requests it.

How many DUNIYAEB5 investors have you worked with to get Form I-829 approval?

Best Answer: We have helped dozens of DUNIYAEB5 investors apply for and receive Form I-829 approval.

Worst Answer: We have not yet had DUNIYAEB5 investors get to the Form I-829 application phase of their investments.

How many of your DUNIYAEB5 investors have had Form I-829 denied?

Best Answer: None. We have a 100% Form I-829 approval rate for all of our DUNIYAEB5 investors on all prior projects.

Worst Answer: We have had one or more DUNIYAEB5 investors Form I-829 applications denied.

Questions for your Immigration Attorney

How many Form I-829 applications have you prepared?

Best Answer: I have prepared dozens of Form I-829 applications.

Worst Answer: I have prepared very few or no Form I-829 applications.

What is your Form I-829 application approval rate?

Best Answer: I have a 100% Form I-829 approval rate.

Worst Answer: One or more of my clients Form I-829 applications have been denied.

Additional Form I-829 Resources

If this topic is new to you, or if you have more questions, we encourage you to check out some of our other resources.

How to Gain Approval for Form I-829

What Are the Chances of I-526 and I-829 Petition Approval

I-829 Processing Times: An DUNIYAEB5 Investor Guide

USCIS Releases DUNIYAEB5 Petition Processing Data for FY2023 Q2

For more information or for a free DUNIYAEB5 consultation,schedule a free call with DUNIYAEB5 today or reach out to Anahita George via text or WhatsApp at 425.328.9339 or emailanahita@SelectGM.com.