How to prepare Form I-526E
Confirm eligibility and filing category first, then match every answer to passports, civil documents, and immigration records.
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Verify regional center and I-956F
Copy regional center number, I-956F receipt, and entity data exactly.
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Organize subscription and funds
Align subscription, investment, fees, escrow, and bank transfers.
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Understand the project job model
Review direct, indirect, and induced jobs and investor allocation.
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Verify the current official edition and filing method
Reopen the official page on filing day and verify edition, fee, online eligibility, address, and signature rules.
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Transfer to the official form and review every answer
This site creates a preparation worksheet only. Transfer verified answers to the official PDF or system and add evidence, translations, and signatures.
Common evidence checklist
Evidence varies by category and case. Use this list to prepare, then review the current official instructions before filing.
- Regional center approval and identification
- Project I-956F receipt and offering records
- NCE/JCE organizational and operating records
- Lawful source and complete path of funds
- Subscription, escrow, and investment evidence
- Economic impact and job-creation report
Form I-526E FAQs
Does the investor file I-956F?+
It is generally filed for the project by the regional center side; the investor references the receipt and project records.
What if the regional center is terminated?+
Amendment or reassociation involves strict statutory conditions; review the notice and obtain advice promptly.
Can this worksheet be filed directly?+
No. This is a I-526E preparation worksheet. File only through the current official form or system.
Should AI translate a person's name?+
No. Use the existing passport or official-record spelling. Names and identification numbers are never sent to AI.
Why are fees and addresses not hardcoded?+
Agencies change fees, filing channels, and addresses. Verify them again on the actual filing date.