The investor may remain in Iraq while their I-526 petition is pending. If he so wishes he may visit the U.S. during the pendency of the EB-5 process which may be the adjudication of the I-526 petition. Once the I-526 petition is approved the investor and family members , if any, can the start the process of U.S. consulate processing to obtain the conditional permanent residency visas. Please not the investor has to have permanent residency for five years before the investor or permanent resident can apply for U.S. citizenship.