Green Card Visa Bulletin Charts, Movement, Predictions for F1 Vietnam
The below charts indicate the movement of the priority dates for F1 Vietnam.
F1 Vietnam — Predict your wait time
Enter your priority date to get an estimated wait time for your green card category.
Charts
Priority Date Movement for F1 Vietnam
The gap between the two lines is the Adjustment of Status (AOS) filing window. When the lines are far apart you can file AOS well before your Final Action Date is reached.
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Backlog Wait Time for F1 Vietnam
Final Action Date shows the full backlog before your green card is approved. Dates for Filing shows the shorter wait until you can first file Adjustment of Status.
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Bulletin Month, Final Action & Dates for Filing
Final Action Date: your priority date must be before this to receive a green card. Dates for Filing: the earlier date from which USCIS may accept your AOS application. Filing Gap: how far ahead of the Final Action Date you can file AOS.
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| Bulletin Month | Final Action Date | Dates for Filing | Filing Gap | Final Action Movement | Wait (Final Action) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Sep 01, 2017 | Oct 01, 2018 | 1 year 1 month | No change | 8 years 11 months |
| May 2026 | Sep 01, 2017 | Oct 01, 2018 | 1 year 1 month | 4 months | 8 years 9 months |
| April 2026 | May 01, 2017 | Mar 01, 2018 | 10 months | 6 months | 9 years 1 month |
| March 2026 | Nov 08, 2016 | Sep 01, 2017 | 10 months | No change | 9 years 5 months |
| February 2026 | Nov 08, 2016 | Sep 01, 2017 | 10 months | No change | 9 years 4 months |
| January 2026 | Nov 08, 2016 | Sep 01, 2017 | 10 months | No change | 9 years 3 months |
| December 2025 | Nov 08, 2016 | Sep 01, 2017 | 10 months | No change | 9 years 2 months |
| November 2025 | Nov 08, 2016 | Sep 01, 2017 | 10 months | No change | 9 years 1 month |
| October 2025 | Nov 08, 2016 | Sep 01, 2017 | 10 months | No change | 9 years |
Your Green Card Journey
Three dates control your path to a green card. Here is what each one means.
Step 1
Priority Date
You join the queue
The date your petition was filed. Think of it as your ticket number that marks your place in line.
Step 1
Priority Date
You join the queue
The date your petition was filed. Think of it as your ticket number that marks your place in line.
Step 2
Dates for Filing
You can file your I-485
Once your priority date passes this cut-off you can submit your I-485 application and get work and travel authorization while you wait.
Step 2
Dates for Filing
You can file your I-485
Once your priority date passes this cut-off you can submit your I-485 application and get work and travel authorization while you wait.
Step 3
Final Action Date
Your green card is approved
Once your priority date passes this cut-off USCIS can approve your green card.
Step 3
Final Action Date
Your green card is approved
Once your priority date passes this cut-off USCIS can approve your green card.
Done
Green Card
Permanent Resident!
Done
Green Card
Permanent Resident!
Current
No queue for that category and country. You can apply right away.
Country Cap
Only 7% of annual green cards can go to any one country. This is why India and China have long backlogs while many others show "Current".
Filing Gap
How far ahead of the Final Action Date you can already file your I-485. A bigger gap gives you more time to prepare.
Backlog and Wait Time
Estimated time until your priority date becomes current, based on the current pace of movement. Not a guarantee.
Bulletin Month
The month the Visa Bulletin was published. This is the X axis on the charts, where each point represents one monthly update.