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EB-5 Backlog by Country 2026: India, China & All Nationalities | EB5Status
By EB5 Status Editorial Team·10 min read·Updated 2026-04-07eb5 backlog by country
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Key facts The EB-5 program allocates approximately 10,000 immigrant visa numbers per fiscal year. When demand exceeds supply from any single country, a backlog forms. As of the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, two countries face significant unreserved EB-5 backlogs: China (mainland born) and India. Every other country of chargeability is current, meaning no wait beyond standard processing time. However, all three reserved set aside categories created by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 remain current for every nationality, including China and India. This is the single most important structural fact for investors from backlogged countries: the right project category eliminates the visa availability wait entirely. All data in this article is sourced from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin, USCIS quarterly statistics, and the Immigration and Nationality Act. Consult an immigration attorney for advice specific to your situation. ## Current unreserved EB-5 backlog by country The...#
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