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EB-5 Unreserved priority date

EB-5 Unreserved visas are for immigrant investors (unreserved visas). Current cutoffs from the November 2026 Visa Bulletin and the full history since 2001.

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-5 Unreserved final action date is Current for most countries, Dec 1, 2016 for China, Dec 1, 2023 for India.
CountryFinal action dateDate for filingWait at cutoffAvg. advance (5 yrs)Pending I-485s
All Chargeability Areas (rest of world)CurrentCurrentnone—760
China (mainland-born)Dec 1, 2016Mar 1, 20219.9 yrs2.5 mo/yr2,038
IndiaDec 1, 2023May 1, 20242.9 yrs11.9 mo/yr338
MexicoCurrentCurrentnone—151
PhilippinesCurrentCurrentnone—0

Wait at cutoff = time between the final action date and the bulletin month: how long the applicants who just became eligible have waited. Avg. advance = months of priority dates gained per calendar year over the last five years. Pending I-485s = employment-based adjustment applications at USCIS (October 2026 inventory), not consular cases.

EB-5 Unreserved final action date since 2001

EB-5 Unreserved final action date by bulletin month and country 20012005200920132017202120252029 20012005200920132016202020232026 2026 All countries 2026 Mexico 2026 Philippines 2023 India 2016 China
Cutoff date in each monthly bulletin. When a category is current, the line follows the bulletin month; gaps mean unavailable.

Country pages

EB-5 Unreserved China
Final action: Dec 1, 2016
EB-5 Unreserved India
Final action: Dec 1, 2023
EB-5 Unreserved Mexico
Final action: Current
EB-5 Unreserved Philippines
Final action: Current

Last 12 bulletins

BulletinAll countriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhilippines
Nov 2026CurrentDec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
Oct 2026CurrentDec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
Sep 2026CurrentDec 1, 2016UnavailableCurrentCurrent
Aug 2026CurrentDec 1, 2016UnavailableCurrentCurrent
Jul 2026CurrentDec 1, 2016UnavailableCurrentCurrent
Jun 2026CurrentSep 22, 2016May 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
May 2026CurrentSep 22, 2016May 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
Apr 2026CurrentSep 1, 2016May 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
Mar 2026CurrentAug 15, 2016May 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
Feb 2026CurrentAug 15, 2016May 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
Jan 2026CurrentAug 15, 2016May 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
Dec 2025CurrentJul 15, 2016Jul 1, 2021CurrentCurrent

Frequently asked questions

What is the current EB-5 Unreserved priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin the EB-5 Unreserved final action date is All Chargeability Areas: Current; China: Dec 1, 2016; India: Dec 1, 2023; Mexico: Current; Philippines: Current.

Who qualifies for EB-5 Unreserved?

EB-5 Unreserved is for immigrant investors (unreserved visas).

Sources.

Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.