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India Per-Country Limit Reached in the EB-5 Unreserved Category

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India has reached the per-country limit for EB-5 immigrant investor green cards in the unreserved category, meaning no more visas are currently available for Indian nationals in this category. This creates a significant backlog for Indian EB-5 applicants who must now wait for visa numbers to become available in future fiscal years. The per-country limit ensures that no single country can claim more than 7% of employment-based green cards in any category. Indian applicants should monitor the State Department visa bulletin for updates on when visa numbers may become available again.
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May 2026

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