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EB-5 Visa Backlog by Country

Current wait times, priority dates, and visa availability for every major EB-5 source country. Updated with each visa bulletin (July 2026).

Data period: FY2025 Q3 (through June 30, 2025) · Last verified: 2026-06-24

Key Takeaways

  • 1Only 2 countries (China, India) currently have EB-5 unreserved backlogs.
  • 2Set-aside categories (rural, HUA, infrastructure) are Current for ALL countries, including China and India.
  • 34 countries/groups have no backlog in any category. Total timeline is determined by processing time alone.
  • 4Chargeability is based on country of birth, not citizenship. Cross-chargeability through a spouse may be available.

Countries with Backlogs

These countries have cutoff dates in the unreserved EB-5 category. Set-aside categories remain available without wait.

China

China has historically been the largest source country for EB-5 investment. The unreserved backlog is the longest of any country, stretching back to a late 2016 final action date. ...

~9.5 years

FAD: December 1, 2016

Approved awaiting: 30,313I-485 pending: 9,019Demand: ~60% of total EB-5 demandSet-aside: Available

India

India is now the second-largest and fastest-growing source country for EB-5 investment. Rapid growth in Indian filings pushed unreserved demand past the annual per-country limit: a...

currently unavailable

FAD: Unavailable

Approved awaiting: 755I-485 pending: 4,947Demand: ~25% of total EB-5 demand (fastest growing)Set-aside: Available

Countries Without Backlogs

These countries are Current in all EB-5 categories. Wait time is determined by processing speed, not visa availability.

Vietnam

Current

~5% of total EB-5 demand

South Korea

Current

~3% of total EB-5 demand

Taiwan

Current

~2% of total EB-5 demand

Rest of World

Current

~10% of total EB-5 demand (combined)

Summary: All Countries at a Glance

CountryUnreserved StatusEst. WaitSet-AsideDemand Share
ChinaDecember 1, 2016approximately 9.5 yearsCurrent~60% of total EB-5 demand
IndiaUnavailablecurrently unavailableCurrent~25% of total EB-5 demand (fastest growing)
VietnamCurrentNo waitCurrent~5% of total EB-5 demand
South KoreaCurrentNo waitCurrent~3% of total EB-5 demand
TaiwanCurrentNo waitCurrent~2% of total EB-5 demand
Rest of WorldCurrentNo waitCurrent~10% of total EB-5 demand (combined)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries have an EB-5 visa backlog?
As of July 2026, only China and India have EB-5 visa backlogs in the unreserved category. All other countries, including Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, Brazil, and the rest of the world, are Current (no backlog). However, set-aside categories (rural, HUA, infrastructure) are Current for all countries, including China and India.
How long is the China EB-5 wait time?
The China EB-5 unreserved backlog is approximately 9.5 years based on the current final action date of December 1, 2016. Chinese investors can avoid this wait by filing under a set-aside category (rural, HUA, or infrastructure), which are all currently available without a backlog.
How long is the India EB-5 wait time?
The India EB-5 unreserved category is currently Unavailable. India reached its pro-rated FY2026 annual per-country limit, so no unreserved Indian visa numbers are issued for the remainder of FY2026, regardless of priority date. It is expected to become available again with the October 2026 (FY2027) bulletin, with renewed retrogression likely once it reopens. Set-aside categories (rural, HUA, infrastructure) remain Current for India, so Indian investors can still proceed without a wait by filing under a set-aside category.
What determines which country you are charged to?
EB-5 visa chargeability is based on country of birth, not citizenship or residence. If you were born in China but are now a Canadian citizen, you are still charged to China. However, cross-chargeability may be available if your spouse was born in a different country.

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