Hong Kong
TaiwanShort answer: An applicant with an IT-related bachelor’s degree and matching experience received a permanent full-time U.S. job offer and completed recruitment, PERM and I-140 as an EB-3 professional. When the priority date was current under the worldwide quota, they obtained an immigrant visa through NVC and consular interview; the spouse was approved as a derivative.
Background and match
The job clearly required a bachelor’s degree; the applicant’s education and experience aligned, avoiding a “degree holder, job does not require degree” mismatch. The employer confirmed prevailing wage, permanent full-time status and PERM costs. The applicant remained mostly overseas and did not rely on prior H-1B. See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Process highlights
PERM recruitment records were complete; I-140 degree evaluation and experience letters matched the ads; the employer relationship was maintained during the backlog; NVC and medical steps moved quickly once numbers allowed. Worldwide quota can show cutoff dates—check the bulletin; do not assume permanent Current status.
Outcome and lessons
Principal and spouse were issued visas and entered. EB-3 turns on a real long-term employer and compliant PERM, not self-petitioning. IT roles often attract sponsorship, but each case still faces labor and immigration review.
Case snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | EB-3 professional |
| Path | PERM → I-140 → consular |
| Field | IT-related |
| Family | Spouse included |
| Location | Mostly overseas during process |
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Confirm employer willingness and minimum job requirements before starting PERM. Ads, job description and résumé must align. Overseas applicants can complete the full path. Schedule the timeline jointly with counsel and employer HR.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.