Recovery after release depends on the agreement, the recipient’s obligations and whether funds remain available. Escrow itself is not a promise that withdrawal is permitted. Before agreeing to the amended trigger, ask counsel how a withdrawal or return would affect the capital commitment and any pending petition; where the money sits can matter to the immigration case.
The window before signature is the leverage
Review amendment rights, consent requirements and remedies before accepting a change; do not assume negotiation is impossible after an original signature. Immigration stages still include petition adjudication, visa availability, conditional residence and the I-829 filing window during the 90 days immediately before the second anniversary of conditional residence. No universal rule promises repayment after two years. Recheck statutory investment amounts for filings on or after January 1, 2027.
Confirm the actual petition, visa availability, admissibility and residence stage that applies. A delayed sale does not automatically move that window, and submitting I-829 does not itself compel repayment or remove conditions. The investor petition does not itself grant residence: the applicable immigrant-visa or adjustment process follows. The immigration calendar then runs independently of the loan's repayment schedule. Do not confuse petition approval with the date residence begins.