📁 EB-5 Document Organization Guide
A comprehensive directory structure to help you organize all documents needed for your EB-5 application. Keep everything organized and easily accessible throughout your immigration journey.
💡 Organization Tips
- Create a dedicated folder structure on your computer matching this guide
- Scan all physical documents and save as PDFs with clear naming conventions
- Keep both digital and physical copies in secure locations
- Use cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox) for backup
- Label files with dates: "BankStatement_2023-01.pdf"
- Create a master checklist to track which documents you have
- Translate non-English documents by certified translators
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EB-5 Application Documents
Form I-526/I-526E (Immigrant Petition)
Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status)
Form I-765 (Employment Authorization)
Form I-131 (Travel Document/Advance Parole)
Form I-829 (Petition to Remove Conditions)
Business Plan
Economic Impact Study
Regional Center Subscription Agreement
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Source of Funds Documentation
Bank Statements (Last 5 years)
Tax Returns (Last 5-7 years)
W-2 Forms / Salary Slips
Property Sale Documents
Business Ownership Documents
Gift Letters (if applicable)
Loan Documents
Investment Account Statements
Trading Account Statements
Inheritance Documents
Asset Valuation Reports
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Business & Employment Records
Employment Verification Letters
Business Registration Documents
Corporate Tax Returns
Profit & Loss Statements
Balance Sheets
Shareholder Agreements
Board Resolutions
Company Organizational Charts
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Immigration Documents
Passport (All pages)
I-797 Approval Notices
I-94 Arrival/Departure Records
DS-160 Confirmation Pages
Visa Stamps
Travel History (Last 10 years)
Previous Immigration Petitions
EAD Cards
Green Cards (if applicable)
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Family Documents
Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificate
Divorce Decrees (if applicable)
Adoption Papers (if applicable)
Passport Photos (2x2 inches)
Medical Examination Forms (I-693)
Police Clearance Certificates
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Financial Statements
Personal Bank Statements
Business Bank Statements
Investment Portfolio Statements
Retirement Account Statements
Credit Card Statements
Loan Statements
Mortgage Documents
Property Tax Records
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Supporting Documents
Certified Translations (if needed)
Notarized Affidavits
Letters of Recommendation
Educational Certificates
Professional Licenses
Awards & Recognitions
News Articles/Publications
Correspondence with USCIS
📂 Suggested Folder Structure:
EB5_Application/
├── 01_Application_Forms/
│ ├── I-526E/
│ ├── I-485/
│ ├── I-765/
│ ├── I-131/
│ └── I-829/
├── 02_Source_of_Funds/
│ ├── Bank_Statements/
│ ├── Tax_Returns/
│ ├── Salary_Slips/
│ ├── Property_Documents/
│ ├── Business_Documents/
│ └── Investment_Statements/
├── 03_Immigration_Documents/
│ ├── Passport/
│ ├── I-797_Notices/
│ ├── I-94_Records/
│ ├── Visa_Stamps/
│ └── Travel_History/
├── 04_Family_Documents/
│ ├── Birth_Certificates/
│ ├── Marriage_Certificate/
│ ├── Medical_Exams/
│ └── Photos/
├── 05_Financial_Statements/
│ ├── Personal_Banking/
│ ├── Business_Banking/
│ ├── Investment_Accounts/
│ └── Trading_Accounts/
├── 06_Business_Records/
│ ├── Employment_Letters/
│ ├── Business_Registration/
│ ├── Tax_Returns/
│ └── Financial_Statements/
├── 07_Regional_Center/
│ ├── Subscription_Agreement/
│ ├── Business_Plan/
│ ├── Economic_Report/
│ └── Correspondence/
└── 08_Supporting_Documents/
├── Translations/
├── Affidavits/
└── Correspondence/💡 Click the button above to download a ZIP file with this complete folder structure. Simply extract it and start organizing your documents!
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