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EB-5 China Backlog 2026: Priority Dates, Wait Times & Strategy | EB5Status
By EB5 Status Editorial Team·10 min read·Updated 2026-04-07eb5 china backlog
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The numbers China (mainland born) has the longest EB-5 backlog of any country. The April 2026 Visa Bulletin shows an unreserved Final Action Date of September 1, 2016, representing an effective backlog of approximately 9.5 years. Chinese investors who file in the unreserved category today face an estimated 9 to 12+ year wait for visa number availability, in addition to standard processing time. The critical counterpoint: all three reserved set-aside categories (Rural, High Unemployment Area, Infrastructure) remain "Current" for China, eliminating the visa availability wait entirely. Source: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin, April 2026. Blue trust tier. ## Current visa bulletin status for China | Category | Final Action Date | Effective Wait | Dates for Filing | |----------|------------------|----------------|-----------------| | Unreserved | September 1, 2016 | ~9.5 years | More advanced | | Rural set-aside | Current | None | Current | | HUA set-aside | Current |...#
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