【ARCFE News】 JULY 2026 VISA BULLETIN
- ARCFE U.S.
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The Department of State has posted the July 2026 Visa Bulletin. The Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) visa categories are as below:
Chart A:
Mainland China - EB-5 Unreserved category moved forward 70 days with the priority date of December 1, 2016.
India - EB-5 Unreserved category became UNAVAILABLE for July 2026.
All EB-5 set aside categories remain CURRENT.
Chart B:
Mainland China - EB-5 Unreserved category remains the same with the priority date of March 1, 2017.
India - EB-5 Unreserved category remains the same with the priority date of May 1, 2024.
All EB-5 set aside categories remain CURRENT.
Important Note for Indian Investors:
According to the Department of State, due to high demand and number use by applicants chargeable to India in the EB-5 Unreserved visa category, India’s pro-rated EB-5 Unreserved limit has been reached and the category is unavailable for the remainder of FY2026.
For Indian investors evaluating EB-5 options, the reserved visa categories remain an important area to monitor. The EB-5 High Unemployment Area, Rural, and Infrastructure categories remain CURRENT in the July 2026 Visa Bulletin. These reserved categories continue to show no backlog and currently still benefit from the post-RIA policy window.
