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Live parsing of the U.S. State Department Visa Bulletin — EB-5 retrogression status, India and China cut-off dates, and reserved category availability.
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Visa Bulletin For May 2026
Fetched May 12, 2026, 9:55 PM ET
DOS Retrogression Warning — EB-5 India
EB-5) UNRESERVED CATEGORIES FOR INDIA Sufficient demand and increased number use by India in the EB-5 unreserved visa categories may make it necessary to retrogress the final action date or make the category unavailable to hold number use within the maximum allowed under the FY 2026 annual limit. This situation will be continually monitored, and any necessary adjustments will be made accordingly. [Read full notice →]
Full EB-5 Cut-off Table — May 2026
| Country | Final Action Date | Date for Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Current | 01APR23 |
| 2nd | Current | 01SEP21 |
| 3rd | 01JUN24 | 15JUN21 |
| Other Workers | 01FEB22 | 01FEB19 |
| 4th | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 |
| Certain Religious Workers | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 |
| 5th Unreserved (including C5, T5, I5, R5, NU, RU) | Current | 22SEP16 |
| 5th Set Aside: Rural (20%, including NR, RR) | Current | Current |
| 5th Set Aside: High Unemployment (10%, including NH, RH) | Current | Current |
| 5th Set Aside: Infrastructure (2%, including RI) | Current | Current |
Reserved Categories — All Countries Current
The EB-5 reserved categories (Rural, High Unemployment, Infrastructure) remain current for all countries regardless of India or China retrogression in the unreserved category. These represent an open window for qualifying investors.
Discuss EB-5 reserved category eligibility →Cut-off dates sourced from the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin. This page parses the official bulletin HTML and displays the result for informational purposes. Dates shown reflect visa availability under the Final Action Date chart. Consult a licensed immigration attorney before making investment or visa filing decisions.
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