200 answered questions across 9 categories · Last updated: 2026-09-07
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EB-3 Overview (63)
What does "EB-3" stand for?
What is an EB-3 (Immigrant) Visa?
What are the three specific subgroups under EB-3?
What are the various categories under the EB-3 visa?
What is the EB-3(C) Visa?
What is the definition of ‘professional worker’ for EB-3 Employment based immigrant visa?
Who qualifies as a "Professional Worker"?
For the "Professional" category, can I substitute experience for a degree?
What is the definition of ‘skilled worker’ for EB-3 Employment based immigrant visa?
Who qualifies as a "Skilled Worker"?
Who qualifies as an unskilled worker?
Can I use relevant post-secondary education as "training" for the Skilled Worker category?
Are the requirements for the job dictated by my background?
What is the difference between EB-3 “skilled” and “unskilled” processing time?
What is the definition of ‘unskilled worker’ for EB-3 Employment based immigrant visa?
Who qualifies as an "Other Worker"?
Am I overqualified if I have a degree for the EB-3 program?
Can I apply for the EB-3 visa without a job offer?
Will I be interviewed by the employer via Zoom or in person?
Can I apply without an employer?
Can I apply for EB-3 without experience?
Can I apply for an EB-3 visa while in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa?
Can I apply for EB‑3 while on an F‑1 student visa?
How can I find an employer?
How long must the employer intend to employ the worker after the green card is issued?
What type of jobs are available through the EB-3 visa?
Can I choose any job for EB-3?
What type of education is required for EB-3 visa?
Can a temporary or seasonal job qualify for EB-3?
Is there a different visa for doctors or researchers?
What is the age requirement for the EB-3 visa program?
Is there a minimum salary requirement for the EB-3 visa?
What happens if the "Prevailing Wage" increases while my EB-3C is pending?
How long does it take to obtain my EB-3 visa?
How long does it take to get a Green Card through EB-3?
What privileges do I enjoy on EB-3 Employment based immigrant visa?
Are there any travel restrictions on EB-3 visa?
Can I travel outside the U.S. while my EB-3 visa application is pending?
What evidence must I provide as EB-3 ‘unskilled or other worker’?
Why does KAG keep asking for updated documents even after I submitted them?
What basic and usual documents and information are required to apply for EB-3?
How can I obtain an EB-3 visa?
Can the EB-3 job application and immigration process be started outside of the U.S?
Can my dependents be included in the EB-3 process?
Can children who turn 21 during the wait still get a green card?
Can parents be included in EB-3?
How can I appeal a denial of my Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker petition?
What are the governmental organizations involved in processing an EB-3 application?
Where can I find the official information about EB-3?
What are the benefits of the EB-3 program for sponsoring employers?
What are the benefits of the EB-3 program for sponsored applicants?
Can employers sponsor multiple workers under EB-3?
Can I change sponsoring employer during the process?
Can I switch employers during the EB-3 process?
What happens if I don’t work for the employer after getting a green card?
I worked for my sponsoring company for over three years before resigning to move to a different state. After that, I held various jobs for two years. Now, I would like to return and reapply for a position at my sponsoring company. Is that possible?
What are common reasons for EB-3 visa denial?
What happens if I miss a deadline or notice from immigration?
Is there any refund policy if the cases being denied in the process?
How long must I work for the sponsoring employer?
Can my family work for other employers after getting a Green Card?
Can EB-3 lead to U.S. citizenship?
What is the whole process of EB-3?
Immigration Basics (6)
What is Permanent Residency in the United States?
Can I legally get a U.S. Green Card and work in the United States?
What is the difference between an Immigrant Visa and a Non-Immigrant Visa?
My nationality is from Brazil, but I am currently living in New Zealand, and I want to NVC interview in New Zealand. Is this possible?
When should you renew your Green Card?
I need to renew my EAD card. Can the attorney submit it for me?
PERM (Stage 1) (60)
What is PERM?
What is the "PERM" process?
What is the purpose of PERM in EB-3?
What is a labor certification?
Why is the Labor Certification required?
Who needs a labor certification?
Who are “lawful U.S. workers”?
What is “Prevailing Wage Determination" (PWD)?
When must the employer obtain the PWD?
Does the employer have to advertise the job?
What steps are involved in the PERM recruitment advertisement process?
What happens if a qualified U.S. worker applies during recruitment?
Can I change employers while the process is pending?
Do I have to stay with the sponsoring employer after getting the Green Card?
What are the requirements to become a sponsoring employer?
Can part-time or seasonal jobs qualify for EB-3 sponsorship?
Can the sponsoring employer withdraw from sponsorship?
What happens if the sponsoring company shuts down?
How is a PERM application filed?
What should be included in Form ETA-9089?
Any restrictions on offered wage?
Can the determination of prevailing wage by certifying officer in State Workforce Agency be reviewed?
How should an employer set requirements for a job position in Form ETA-9089 filing under PERM?
May an employer set job requirements which are not customarily required for the occupation in the U.S.?
How long should supporting documents be retained?
An applicant has entered the U.S. a few times through their U.S. visas. Which form of I-94 is required?
When must the application be signed?
What is the procedure to file electronically under PERM system?
How Long will it take DOL to process a PERM application?
What Print Ads Are Required Under PERM?
Does PERM Require an Employer to Post a Notice of Job Opportunity?
What Salary Does PERM Require Employers to Pay in Connection with the Labor Certification Position?
How Long Is the PWD Valid?
What Recruitment Documentation Must Be Prepared by an Employer?
What may cause an application to be automatically denied by the PERM system?
Is supporting documentation required to be file Form ETA-9089?
What triggers an audit?
How long does the PERM process take?
What are mandated recruitment steps?
When should mandated recruitment be conducted?
What is a test of the labor market?
How does an employer determine whether to advertise under the recruitment regulations for professional or unprofessional occupations?
Can a decision of denial or revocation of a labor certification be appealed?
What does getting a labor certification mean? Can a foreign national start to work after a labor certification is obtained?
Are there any ways to expedite the labor certification process?
Can Labor Certification be Avoided Altogether?
What is going to happen if the labor Certificate expires?
What is the application fee of PERM?
I have a PERM and I-140 approved through company A’s sponsorship. I have not submitted an I-485 yet and I want to switch my employment to company B. Do I need to start the whole process again?
I have a PERM Approved and an I-140 Pending. If I switch to another employer, what happens to my I-140?
I have a PERM and I-140 approved. I just submitted an I-485 two weeks ago. Now I want to switch employers. Do I need to start the process over again?
How long is an approved Labor Certification valid?
Can a PERM application be audited?
Can an approved labor certification be revoked?
When is the filing date and what does it mean?
What determines the “priority date,” and why is it important?
What standards are used in making labor certification determinations?
Where and How are PERM Labor Certification Applications Processed?
What form should be filed under PERM?
Who pays for the PERM process?
I-140 (Stage 2) (27)
What is an I-140?
Which USCIS form is used for the EB-3 petition?
Who files the I-140?
What do I have to submit?
What is "Ability to Pay"?
How is Ability to Pay documented?
What if a PERM is not required?
Why am I paying an “asylum fee” in my EB-3 process?
Is Premium Processing available for EB-3?
How can I expedite my I-140 Petition?
My Form I-140 has been submitted for regular processing. It has been 1 month since I submitted, but I want to switch to I-907, premium processing. Can I switch after it has been submitted?
Does an I-140 approval mean I have a Green Card?
Can I file the I-140 and the Green Card application (I-485) at the same time?
Can you file I-140 and I-485 Concurrently?
What happens if the I-140 is denied?
What is a "Priority Date"?
When do I get my priority date?
Does my I-140 allow me to work?
Does my I-140 ever expire?
What Happens After I Submit My I-140 Petition?
What is a Request for Evidence? (RFE)
Why might USCIS issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) for an EB-3 case?
How much time do I have to respond to an RFE?
Can I submit additional documents beyond what the RFE asks for?
What happens after I respond to an RFE?
How can I check the status of my Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Foreign Worker petition?
What happens after the I-140 petition is approved?
Visa Bulletin (8)
What is the Visa Bulletin?
What is the purpose of the U.S. Visa Bulletin?
Why are there wait times for EB-3?
What does "Current" mean in the Visa Bulletin?
Why do applicants from China or India often wait longer?
What is "Retrogression"?
What happens if my priority date becomes current but then retrogresses again?
What is the difference between the “Dates for Filing” and the “Final Action Date” on the Visa Bulletin?
NVC & Fees (6)
Who has to pay the Immigrant Visa (IV) Application Processing Fee?
Can the Immigrant Visa (IV) Application Fee be paid at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate instead of submitting fees to the NVC?
Can fees be paid through a bank abroad?
Can fees be paid over the phone?
Can fees be paid with personal check or credit card?
How long are my fees valid for after paying them?
I-485 / DS-260 (Stage 4) (15)
What is "Adjustment of Status"?
Can I apply for an I-485 with B1/B2 visa?
What is "Consular Processing"?
Can I travel while my I-485 is pending?
Do I need an interview?
What are the costs for the I-485 step?
When can I apply for U.S. citizenship after I receive the Green Card through the EB-3 visa program?
Where can I check my case status?
What is Form I-485 for?
When should I-485 be filed?
What is the filing fee of I-485?
Can service fees or government filing fees change during the EB-3 process?
What documents should be submitted concerning employment?
What vaccination proof must be submitted at the time of medical examination?
How long is my medical examination (Form I-693) valid for?
Family / Dependents (10)
Can my family join me in the EB-3 process?
Can EB-3 applicants bring their spouse and children?
What happens if I get married during the EB-3 process?
Now that my I-140 has been approved, I am ready to file I-485, but what happens if my child turns 21 years old?
What status do family members receive?
I am in the process of getting divorced from my spouse, so for DS-260, can I just exclude my spouse from the application process?
In the middle of EB-3 Processing, can I change the applicant to my spouse?
Can my spouse work while the EB-3 is pending?
Can my children attend school?
What happens if my child turns 21 while the application is pending?
About KAG (5)
What type of recruiting agent positions are available?
How can I become Kennedy Access Group’s recruiting agent or an independent contractor?
Who is the recruiting agent or contractor?
Do I get any compensation when referring any friends or families to Kennedy Access Group?
