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EB-5 India Backlog 2026: Wait Times, Set-Aside Bypass & Strategy | EB5Status
By EB5 Status Editorial Team·10 min read·Updated 2026-04-07eb5 india backlog
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The situation in one paragraph Indian nationals face an unreserved EB-5 backlog of approximately four years, with the Final Action Date at May 1, 2022, as of the April 2026 Visa Bulletin. However, all three reserved set aside categories (Rural, High Unemployment Area, and Infrastructure) remain "Current" for India, meaning zero visa availability wait. For Indians stuck in EB-2 or EB-3 backlogs of 10 to 15+ years, EB-5 through a rural project offers an estimated 2 to 4 year path to a conditional green card, making it roughly 3 to 5 times faster than employer sponsored alternatives. Source: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin, April 2026; USCIS Quarterly Statistics. Blue trust tier. ## Current EB-5 visa bulletin status for India | Category | Final Action Date | Effective Wait | |----------|------------------|----------------| | Unreserved (EB-5) | May 1, 2022 | ~4 years | | Rural set aside | Current |...#
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