Background
Ms Law, from Kaohsiung, applied with her husband and one child. She wanted the family to move to the US and her child to grow up there.
Main concern
She worried whether the US employer and the job were reliable.
Our approach
We verified the employer’s background and confirmed the role met the requirements before she accepted, then followed through labour certification, the I-140 and the backlog.
Process and outcome
After about four years, the family received green cards and moved to the US.
Adviser’s comment
Unskilled categories have longer backlogs, so choosing a reliable employer and being honest about timing matter equally.
EB-3 Unskilled Worker application process
- Assessment and employer match (Varies): We confirm the employer, role and work location.
- Labour certification (PERM) (Per Department of Labor timelines): Prevailing wage determination, recruitment and filing of the labour certification.
- File I-140 (Premium processing about 15 working days): Once the labour certification is approved, the employer files the I-140; premium processing is available.
- Green card stage (Depends on visa backlog): File I-485 or attend a consular interview when your priority date is current.
Is this right for you?
Every family’s background and timeline is different. To find out whether a similar plan could work for you, book a free consultation with Global Immigrate.
Based on a real client’s experience; names and some details have been changed for privacy.
Learn more: US EB-3 Unskilled Worker