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EB-5 India Backlog: Current Wait Times and How to Avoid It
By EB5 Status Editorial Team·12 min read·Updated 2026-06-25eb5 india backlog
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The situation in one paragraph Indian nationals' unreserved EB-5 category is Unavailable for the remainder of FY2026, after reaching its per-country limit, and is expected to reopen with the October 2026 (FY2027) bulletin. As an April 2026 snapshot, the unreserved Final Action Date stood at May 1, 2022, an effective wait of about four years at that time. 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 |...#
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