Can I apply for EB5 or EB-2?

[Kirank 4]

Hello,

I am a Canadian citizen and I am looking to open up a medical business in USA.

My wife has already applied for marriage based green card for me who is a Us citizen. We are waiting for NVC approval of the application and interview. But the process seem to be taking long. 
 

My question is: If I applied for investors visa and started my business. Would that interfere in my current process? I know I am so close but I am trying to see if this could expedite this process and I can open a business sooner with EB2 or E5 visa. 
I would really appreciate if someone can help. I have been looking for answers but nothing has helped yet. 
Thank you. 

[Boiler 45,788]

Do you mean E2 or EB5?

 

Yes you can pursue multiple routes highly doubt it will be quicker.

[Kirank 4]

16 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Do you mean E2 or EB5?

 

Yes you can pursue multiple routes highly doubt it will be quicker.

 

sorry. Yes I meant E2 and or EB5 I know they are both different types of investors visas. I am wondering if any of these options will be quicker? 

[Boiler 45,788]

E2 probably be quicker than EB5 but E2 is non immigrant.

[Kirank 4]

14 minutes ago, Boiler said:

E2 probably be quicker than EB5 but E2 is non immigrant.

Okay I see. And do you think applying for E2 will not interfere with my other pending application with nvc? 
 

[Boiler 45,788]

I would expect it to be difficult to get an E2 with an immigrant visa in process, Begs the question how soon you could get an interview for an E2, I understand they are backlogged.

[Kirank 4]

5 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I would expect it to be difficult to get an E2 with an immigrant visa in process, Begs the question how soon you could get an interview for an E2, I understand they are backlogged.

Okay I see. Well this gives me some direction.  I really appreciate your help!! Thank you so much. 

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

EB5 takes way longer than a marriage based visa. Current processing time is listed at 32-56 months for non Chinese investors .    form i526 https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

[igoyougoduke 1,663]

On 7/29/2021 at 5:01 PM, Kirank said:

Hello,

I am a Canadian citizen and I am looking to open up a medical business in USA.

My wife has already applied for marriage based green card for me who is a Us citizen. We are waiting for NVC approval of the application and interview. But the process seem to be taking long. 
 

My question is: If I applied for investors visa and started my business. Would that interfere in my current process? I know I am so close but I am trying to see if this could expedite this process and I can open a business sooner with EB2 or E5 visa. 
I would really appreciate if someone can help. I have been looking for answers but nothing has helped yet. 
Thank you. 

would not recommend EB5. It can take up to 5 years to get EB5 processed. Just stay long with your wife petition you.