EB-5 Taiwan Visa Backlog
Taiwan has no EB-5 visa backlog. All categories are Current. Timeline is determined by processing speed.
Data current as of · Source: USCIS/State Dept
Key Takeaways
- 1All EB-5 categories are Current for Taiwan. No visa backlog.
- 2Total timeline determined by processing time: rural 11 to 17 months, HUA 24 to 36 months
- 3Set-aside categories: All categories Current. No backlog in any category.
- 4~2% of total EB-5 demand
Unreserved Status
Current
Est. Wait
No wait
I-485 Pending
0
Taiwan vs. China chargeability
The State Department charges Taiwan separately from mainland China. This means Taiwan-born investors are NOT affected by China's 9.5 year backlog. All EB-5 categories are Current for Taiwan.
Why chargeability matters
Visa bulletin dates are based on country of birth (chargeability), not citizenship or residence. An investor born in Taiwan who later became a Chinese citizen is still charged to Taiwan.
Cross-chargeability option
If an investor is born in one country but their spouse is born in another, they may be able to use the spouse's more favorable chargeability.
Taiwan EB-5 Overview
Taiwan is charged separately from mainland China in the EB-5 visa bulletin. This is a critical distinction: investors born in Taiwan do not face China's multi-year backlog. Taiwanese investors benefit from full visa availability in all categories. The primary timeline consideration is processing time, not visa availability.
Filing Trends
Taiwanese EB-5 filings are modest at approximately 50 to 150 petitions per year. Taiwan has never been retrogressed.
Strategy Considerations
Taiwanese investors have full visa availability across all categories. Taiwan is charged separately from mainland China in the visa bulletin, which is a critical distinction for investors born in Taiwan.
Processing Time by Category
| Category | Processing Time | Visa Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Rural (20% set-aside) | 11 to 17 months | Current |
| HUA (10% set-aside) | 24 to 36 months | Current |
| Unreserved | 36 to 52 months | Current |
Set-Aside Category Status
All categories Current. No backlog in any category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Taiwan EB-5 wait time?
Can Taiwan investors avoid the EB-5 backlog?
What is the current Taiwan EB-5 final action date?
How this data was calculated
Backlog data combines USCIS FOIA releases (approved-awaiting counts) with Department of State visa bulletin final action dates. Wait time estimates are derived from the gap between the final action date and today, assuming current visa allocation rates continue.
Data Update History
Initial publication with FY2025 Q3 data
Apr 7, 2026·Initial publication
Verified against April 2026 visa bulletin
Mar 30, 2026·Data refresh