The US Department of State has just released its June 2026 Visa Bulletin, with new updates related to immigration categories, including EB-3 (Employee Visa) and EB-5 – two programs that are attracting significant interest from Vietnamese investors and workers.
Visa Bulletin is a monthly bulletin announcing the US immigration visa issuance schedule, helping applicants determine when their application is eligible for further visa processing or immigration interview.
Official source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-june-2026.html
1. Status of the EB-3 (General Worker) visa category for Vietnam in June 2026:
Group A – Final Action Date: 01/02/2022
Table B – Filing Dates: 01/08/2022
Compared to May 2026: Keep it as is.
For new applications, clients should prepare their documents early to secure a suitable priority date given the continued high volume of EB-3 applications.
2. EB-5 (Immigration by Investment) status for Vietnam as of June 2026:
Status: CURRENT (C)
▪️ No visa backlog
▪️ No priority date restrictions
▪️ The application may continue to be processed according to the current schedule.
Visa Bulletin information may change monthly depending on the number of applications and visa quotas of the U.S. Department of State.
3. What should customers keep in mind when monitoring Visa Bulletin?
The Visa Bulletin is a monthly visa bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State that identifies when visa applications are eligible for further processing or adjustment of status.
For employment-based U.S. immigration programs like EB-3 and EB-5, regularly monitoring the Visa Bulletin helps:
- Proactively plan your application.
- Estimated waiting time
- Prepare the necessary finances and documents.
- Minimize the risk of delays in processing.
Clients should consult official sources or reputable consulting firms to stay accurately updated on the latest changes regarding the US immigration visa schedule.
✨ Basic guide on how to check the Visa Bulletin for EB-3 and EB-5 applications
To check their records, customers need to identify:
- Visa category currently being applied for
- Priority Date
The priority date is usually:
- PERM filing date for EB-3
- Date USCIS received the I-526E petition for EB-5.
Step 1:
Access the official Visa Bulletin from the US Department of State.
Step 2: Find the item
- Employment-Based Preferences
Step 3: Comparison
- Country: Vietnam or All Chargeability Areas
- Visa class: EB-3 or EB-5
- Priority date of the application
If the priority date of your application is earlier than the date in the Visa Bulletin, your application may be eligible to proceed with visa processing under current regulations.