Visa Bulletin July 2026 EB-3 Vietnam: CRS Data Brief on Immigrant Visa Categories Released

The Congressional Research Service (CRS), the nonpartisan research arm of the U.S. Congress, has published a data brief analyzing current nonimmigrant and immigrant visa category statistics. CRS reports are widely used by lawmakers and immigration stakeholders to understand systemic trends in visa issuance and backlogs. For EB-3 applicants — particularly those from high-demand countries such as Vietnam, India, and the Philippines — CRS data briefs provide critical context on how visa number availability and priority date movement are shaped by annual per-country caps and overall demand. The report covers both employment-based and family-based immigrant visa categories. The timing of this release is significant, coming ahead of the July 2026 Visa Bulletin period, which is a closely watched month for EB-3 Vietnam applicants who have seen positive signals in recent bulletin cycles. Data from CRS reports often informs Congressional discussions on immigration reform, including potential changes to per-country caps. EB-3 applicants and immigration attorneys should review the full report for updated statistics on visa issuances, pending applications, and category-level demand. This data can help set realistic expectations for priority date advancement and overall green card timelines. The full report is available as a PDF through the ILW Immigration Daily portal. Applicants are encouraged to consult with a licensed immigration attorney to interpret how the statistics in this brief may affect their individual case timelines.