[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-list-all":3,"faq-categories":1108},{"rows":4,"total":1107},[5,17,23,29,38,44,50,56,62,71,77,83,89,95,101,107,113,119,125,131,137,143,149,155,161,167,173,180,186,192,198,204,210,216,222,228,234,240,246,252,258,264,270,276,282,288,294,300,306,312,318,324,330,336,342,348,354,360,366,372,379,385,391,397,403,409,415,421,427,433,439,445,451,457,463,469,475,481,488,493,498,503,508,513,518,523,528,533,538,543,548,553,559,564,569,574,579,584,589,594,599,604,609,614,619,624,629,634,639,644,649,654,659,664,669,674,679,684,689,694,699,704,709,714,719,725,730,735,740,745,750,755,760,765,770,775,780,785,791,796,801,806,811,816,821,826,831,836,841,846,851,856,861,866,871,876,881,886,892,897,902,907,912,917,922,928,933,938,943,948,953,958,963,969,974,979,984,989,994,999,1004,1009,1014,1020,1025,1030,1035,1040,1045,1051,1056,1061,1067,1072,1077,1082,1087,1092,1097,1102],{"id":6,"category":7,"question":8,"answer":9,"language":10,"displayOrder":11,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":13,"createdByUserId":14,"updatedByUserId":15,"createdAt":16,"updatedAt":16},"54f899b9-634d-4ca7-a398-115d19804c66","kag","What type of recruiting agent positions are available?","Kennedy Access Group contracts three types of independent recruiting contractors: (i) An agency with pre-established and experienced recruiting business partners, (ii) An independent recruiting and case managing contractor, and (iii) An referral agent. \u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\nPlease contact Kennedy Access Group via Email at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@kennedyaccess.com\">info@kennedyaccess.com\u003C\u002Fa> to learn more about the qualifications and the compensation tier.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n ","en",0,true,409,"b1642b35-2f7c-4266-93d2-ff60784b457e","e33558e3-ba49-473d-91c3-77f808a66a7c","2026-05-16T01:09:16.000Z",{"id":18,"category":7,"question":19,"answer":20,"language":10,"displayOrder":11,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":21,"createdByUserId":14,"updatedByUserId":15,"createdAt":22,"updatedAt":22},"6f318de1-04f6-41f7-9651-85b515a3eafc","How can I become Kennedy Access Group’s recruiting agent or an independent contractor?","Please contact Kennedy Access Group via Email at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@kennedyaccess.com\">info@kennedyaccess.com\u003C\u002Fa> for this opportunity.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n ",407,"2026-05-16T01:08:45.000Z",{"id":24,"category":7,"question":25,"answer":26,"language":10,"displayOrder":11,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":27,"createdByUserId":14,"updatedByUserId":15,"createdAt":28,"updatedAt":28},"73ed7bc0-e416-4bfa-bfc5-3d2d1222cb5e","Who is the recruiting agent or contractor?","Recruiting agents are independent contractors to counsel, refer, recruit, and manage job applicants to Kennedy Access Group. Kennedy Access Group and Contractors agree that Contractors will perform the Service as an independent contractor, retaining reasonable control over and responsibility for Contractors’ own operations. Either Party receives the power to direct and control the day-to-day operations of the other. The contractor agreement does not constitute either Kennedy Access Group or its contractors as employer-employee, partners, joint venturers, co-owners, or participants in a joint undertaking.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\nPlease contact Kennedy Access Group via Email at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@kennedyaccess.com\">info@kennedyaccess.com\u003C\u002Fa> to learn more about the terms and conditions.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n ",406,"2026-05-16T01:08:27.000Z",{"id":30,"category":31,"question":32,"answer":33,"language":10,"displayOrder":11,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":35,"createdByUserId":36,"updatedByUserId":36,"createdAt":37,"updatedAt":37},"87eb62c7-dc7a-46b9-a889-d663dbf00ad5","eb3","How is the EB-3 immigrant interview performed?","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The EB-3 interview is an in-person review with an immigration or consular officer to verify your application. The process generally includes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. Identity Check & Oath:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Verifying your documents and taking an oath to tell the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. Document Review:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Reviewing your PERM, I-140, Employment Verification Letter, and personal records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. Questions:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Answering questions about your job duties, work background, and qualifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. Decision:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Receiving the officer's decision or next-step instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Disclaimer: This information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed immigration attorney for specific guidance on your case.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",1,411,"e0cd7bc0-1996-444a-acb5-4e09d6c1a97b","2026-07-28T12:40:02.000Z",{"id":39,"category":7,"question":40,"answer":41,"language":10,"displayOrder":11,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":42,"createdByUserId":36,"updatedByUserId":36,"createdAt":43,"updatedAt":43},"91e3505f-4aa1-4ba8-8bf7-a5bcad38f990","I can’t complete my registration. What should I do?","If you are unable to complete your registration, please check the following:\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cstrong>- Required Fields:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Ensure all required fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled out correctly.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n- \u003Cstrong>Password Requirements:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Check if your password meets the required format (e.g., combination of letters, numbers, and special characters).\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\nIf the problem persists, please reach out to us via \u003Cstrong>[\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkennedyaccess.com\u002Fhome\u002Fcontact\">Contact Us\u003C\u002Fa>]\u003C\u002Fstrong>.",413,"2026-07-28T12:49:57.000Z",{"id":45,"category":7,"question":46,"answer":47,"language":10,"displayOrder":11,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":48,"createdByUserId":14,"updatedByUserId":15,"createdAt":49,"updatedAt":49},"c289868d-4bb8-478a-b5f5-9d96c80529d3","Do I get any compensation when referring any friends or families to Kennedy Access Group?","Compensation may vary in accordance with the contactor’s assignment and the degree of commitment. Kennedy Access Group honors three types of independent recruiting contractors: (i) An agency with pre-established and experienced recruiting business partners, (ii) An independent recruiting and case managing contractor, and (iii) An referral agent for monetary rewards as in the form of one-time finder’s fee.  \u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\nPlease contact Kennedy Access Group via Email at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@kennedyaccess.com\">info@kennedyaccess.com\u003C\u002Fa> to learn more about the qualifications and the compensation tier.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n ",410,"2026-05-16T01:09:33.000Z",{"id":51,"category":7,"question":52,"answer":53,"language":10,"displayOrder":11,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":54,"createdByUserId":36,"updatedByUserId":36,"createdAt":55,"updatedAt":55},"cc296a57-6a24-4412-9099-fbe151e5749d","how to login\u002FSign in","Click the \u003Cstrong>Log In\u003C\u002Fstrong> button at the top right of the page, enter your email and password, and click \u003Cstrong>Log In\u003C\u002Fstrong>. If you don't have an account yet, please click \u003Cstrong>Sign Up\u003C\u002Fstrong> to create one. If you would like to request a consultation, please click 'Contact Us' in the top navigation bar.",412,"2026-07-28T12:43:49.000Z",{"id":57,"category":7,"question":58,"answer":59,"language":10,"displayOrder":11,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":60,"createdByUserId":14,"updatedByUserId":15,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":61},"f2ad6a2a-70cf-48fa-bb39-69be2b7e99a6","What do I need to be an Agent to Kennedy Access?","Please contact Kennedy Access Group via Email at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@kennedyaccess.com\">info@kennedyaccess.com\u003C\u002Fa> for this opportunity and for more details.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n ",408,"2026-05-16T01:09:01.000Z",{"id":63,"category":64,"question":65,"answer":66,"language":10,"displayOrder":34,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":67,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"20528437-3001-485f-b30b-b33927cb3669","immigration","What is Permanent Residency in the United States?","Permanent residency allows a foreign national to become a lawful permanent resident (a green card holder) who is authorized the legal right to live and work in the United States indefinitely as long as they maintain their status and comply with U.S. laws. However, permanent residents cannot vote in federal elections, run for federal office, or hold certain government jobs that require U.S. citizenship.",71,null,"2026-05-12T20:45:42.328Z","2026-04-28T23:49:41.000Z",{"id":72,"category":64,"question":73,"answer":74,"language":10,"displayOrder":75,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":76,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"7c6e09bc-0f6a-4941-8a0c-612f68b5f59a","Can I legally get a U.S. Green Card and work in the United States?","Yes. The EB‑3 program allows you to legally get a U.S. Green Card and work in the United States.",2,72,{"id":78,"category":64,"question":79,"answer":80,"language":10,"displayOrder":81,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":82,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"ab4e5f86-4e07-4dcd-9ba9-1d08184d72a7","What is the difference between an Immigrant Visa and a Non-Immigrant Visa?","An immigrant visa allows a foreign national who is applying for lawful permanent residence (a green card) to travel to the United States. A non-immigrant visa allows a foreign national to visit the United States temporarily for a specific period, such as tourism (B-1\u002FB-2), to study (F-1), or for temporary employment (H-1B).",3,73,{"id":84,"category":64,"question":85,"answer":86,"language":10,"displayOrder":87,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":88,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"d5c10a19-3a54-4975-8587-77c64a86a68e","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?","Yes, it will be helpful to have this information when we submit the I-140. We will need to indicate on the Form I-140 that you prefer to have your NVC consular interview in New Zealand. The NVC consular process will require your residency documents to verify that you are legally residing in New Zealand with a valid visa or status.",4,74,{"id":90,"category":64,"question":91,"answer":92,"language":10,"displayOrder":93,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":94,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"946cae2d-9e9e-4370-8ed1-13e34fd539b2","When should you renew your Green Card?","A U.S. green card (Permanent Resident Card) is valid for 10 years and should be renewed up to 6 months (180 days) with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before it expires. Permanent residents may apply for U.S. citizenship once they have accumulated five years of actual physical presence in the U.S. following the acquisition of their permanent residency, or after 3 years if they are married to a U.S. citizen.",5,75,{"id":96,"category":64,"question":97,"answer":98,"language":10,"displayOrder":99,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":100,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"a0bddf39-732c-40bb-b6a1-f88640829066","I need to renew my EAD card. Can the attorney submit it for me?","Yes, we recommend you file for renewal up to 6 months (180 days) before your current EAD expires. There will be an attorney's fee associated with the renewal of the EAD cards.",6,76,{"id":102,"category":31,"question":103,"answer":104,"language":10,"displayOrder":105,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":106,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"8a926ffe-3a31-4e64-8954-ae6ce4a840f1","What does \"EB-3\" stand for?","It stands for Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference. It is a category for foreign nationals to obtain a Green Card through a job offer.",7,77,{"id":108,"category":31,"question":109,"answer":110,"language":10,"displayOrder":111,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":112,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"2b48aab1-dc11-4f94-872d-45300301a5c3","What is an EB-3 (Immigrant) Visa?","The EB-3 immigrant visa is an employment-based immigrant visa that allows a foreign national to obtain lawful permanent residency (a green card) through employer sponsorship in the United States. It is one of the most common pathways for people who do not qualify for higher-skilled visa categories like EB-1 or EB-2. Under EB-3, the employer sponsors the foreign worker and is responsible for filing the required petitions and labor certifications to prove that the position cannot be filled by a qualified U.S. worker. Successful sponsorship leads to permanent residency for the foreign worker.",8,78,{"id":114,"category":31,"question":115,"answer":116,"language":10,"displayOrder":117,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":118,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"d05a8afd-a147-40c0-b824-a3d062675d28","What are the three specific subgroups under EB-3?","They are Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers (Unskilled Workers).",9,79,{"id":120,"category":31,"question":121,"answer":122,"language":10,"displayOrder":123,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":124,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"9d47aad1-e037-42e3-8ab9-1c6afdd3b7ab","What are the various categories under the EB-3 visa?","The various categories under the EB-3 Employment based immigrant visa are:\nEB-3(A): This category is for ‘professional workers’ with a U.S. bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree and with a job offer from a U.S. company\nEB-3(B): This category is for ‘skilled workers’ for positions that require at least two years of training or experience and with a job offer from a U.S. company\nEB-3(C): This category is for ‘unskilled workers’ for positions that require less than two years training or experience and with a job offer from a U.S. company",10,80,{"id":126,"category":31,"question":127,"answer":128,"language":10,"displayOrder":129,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":130,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"4d9ea554-48d4-47ec-a181-d44cfa35cea9","What is the EB-3(C) Visa?","The EB-3(C) Other\u002FUnskilled Worker visa is a U.S. employment-based immigrant visa under the third preference (EB-3) category. It allows U.S. employers to sponsor foreign nationals to work in jobs that require less than 2 years of training, education, or experience, which are considered unskilled labor",11,81,{"id":132,"category":31,"question":133,"answer":134,"language":10,"displayOrder":135,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":136,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"4b62d0f4-eb08-49d8-af56-c4f653878949","What is the definition of ‘professional worker’ for EB-3 Employment based immigrant visa?","To be eligible as a “Professional” you must be a qualified foreign national holding at least a U.S. baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent degree and be a member of the professions.",12,82,{"id":138,"category":31,"question":139,"answer":140,"language":10,"displayOrder":141,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":142,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"b365dc09-50e1-4a55-b68f-3dee3a2dd29f","Who qualifies as a \"Professional Worker\"?","Persons whose job requires at least a U.S. baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent and who are a member of the professions.",13,83,{"id":144,"category":31,"question":145,"answer":146,"language":10,"displayOrder":147,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":148,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"15ec661c-63ac-4d65-a7b0-dbe3573bf1e3","For the \"Professional\" category, can I substitute experience for a degree?","No. You must possess a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent. Education and experience cannot be substituted for the degree.",14,84,{"id":150,"category":31,"question":151,"answer":152,"language":10,"displayOrder":153,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":154,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"d3bebcb1-e239-4a8e-ad56-7c1194e93f5c","What is the definition of ‘skilled worker’ for EB-3 Employment based immigrant visa?","To be eligible as a ‘Skilled worker’, you must be a foreign national capable of performing skilled labor which:\nRequires at least two years of training or experience\nIs not of a temporary or seasonal nature\nDoes not have appropriately qualified workers available in the U.S.\nNote: Relevant post-secondary education may be considered as training for the purposes of this provision.",15,85,{"id":156,"category":31,"question":157,"answer":158,"language":10,"displayOrder":159,"isActive":12,"viewCount":75,"legacyFaqId":160,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"fb5aa510-16c9-4167-a617-7537b4f69051","Who qualifies as a \"Skilled Worker\"?","People whose jobs require a minimum of 2 years of training or work experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature.",16,86,{"id":162,"category":31,"question":163,"answer":164,"language":10,"displayOrder":165,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":166,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"71e34234-e9e3-4856-803a-191f172065cb","Who qualifies as an unskilled worker?","An unskilled worker is someone applying for a job that requires less than 2 years of experience or training. Examples include housekeeping, food processing, cleaning services, farm work, warehouse jobs, etc. Even though it’s called “unskilled,” you still must meet basic job requirements.",17,87,{"id":168,"category":31,"question":169,"answer":170,"language":10,"displayOrder":171,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":172,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":70},"b471bf9d-7057-43a2-a080-2a8c7bf5fdf4","Can I use relevant post-secondary education as \"training\" for the Skilled Worker category?","Yes, relevant post-secondary education may be considered as training.",18,88,{"id":174,"category":31,"question":175,"answer":176,"language":10,"displayOrder":177,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":178,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"70929801-a4ea-4d07-a620-b2a894baee5a","Are the requirements for the job dictated by my background?","No. The requirements are determined by what the job requires for any qualified applicant, as specified on the Labor Certification.",19,89,"2026-04-28T23:49:42.000Z",{"id":181,"category":31,"question":182,"answer":183,"language":10,"displayOrder":184,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":185,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"b70fd74f-1842-4fb5-9bf4-79760470ad8e","What is the difference between EB-3 “skilled” and “unskilled” processing time?","EB-2 is for more highly skilled workers and often has shorter waiting times. EB-3, especially unskilled, tends to have longer queues due to higher demand.",20,90,{"id":187,"category":31,"question":188,"answer":189,"language":10,"displayOrder":190,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":191,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"f523d0fc-c70d-4dfe-8698-fc0211636740","What is the definition of ‘unskilled worker’ for EB-3 Employment based immigrant visa?","To be eligible as ‘unskilled worker’, you must be a qualified foreign national who can perform unskilled labor which:\nRequires less than two years of training or experience\nDoes not require any education or degree\nIs not of a temporary or seasonal nature\nDoes not have appropriately qualified workers available in the U.S. (Proven with DOL (with an LC) that company lacks workers available in the U.S.)",21,91,{"id":193,"category":31,"question":194,"answer":195,"language":10,"displayOrder":196,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":197,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"49298eb6-0408-4096-982c-f5a5eefe9b16","Who qualifies as an \"Other Worker\"?","Persons performing unskilled labor require less than 2 years of training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature.",22,92,{"id":199,"category":31,"question":200,"answer":201,"language":10,"displayOrder":202,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":203,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"499d3c74-2472-4548-9339-ce7170286e64","Am I overqualified if I have a degree for the EB-3 program?","Typically, you only need to meet the basic qualifications set by the employer. For example, this may include having at least two years of experience in the field, holding a high school diploma, or being at least 18 years old.",23,93,{"id":205,"category":31,"question":206,"answer":207,"language":10,"displayOrder":208,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":209,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"a7f5c0c9-9e71-47e9-a252-e0db6b2f2e1a","Can I apply for the EB-3 visa without a job offer?","No, the EB-3 visa requires a job offer from a U.S. employer. The employer must demonstrate the unavailability of qualified U.S. workers for the position.",24,94,{"id":211,"category":31,"question":212,"answer":213,"language":10,"displayOrder":214,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":215,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"8fcadf6c-6fe3-4a4f-b86a-fc6e7c976d43","Will I be interviewed by the employer via Zoom or in person?","Some employers want to have an interview. Interviews can be conducted in various ways, such as through questionnaires, phone calls, videos, or emails.",25,95,{"id":217,"category":31,"question":218,"answer":219,"language":10,"displayOrder":220,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":221,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"bfe35482-d8a4-4b6e-9086-b70358e87493","Can I apply without an employer?","No. Unlike some visa categories, EB-3 does not allow self-petitioning. The employer is responsible for starting and supporting your application through the entire immigration process",26,96,{"id":223,"category":31,"question":224,"answer":225,"language":10,"displayOrder":226,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":227,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"002e05d6-f6c8-4478-a4fc-c0df1e250e13","Can I apply for EB-3 without experience?","Yes, the Unskilled Worker category has jobs that generally require no experience, skills or a degree.",27,97,{"id":229,"category":31,"question":230,"answer":231,"language":10,"displayOrder":232,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":233,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"dac7832a-5ff4-4d5c-b41d-4db681ae3fdf","Can I apply for an EB-3 visa while in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa?","Yes, you can apply for an EB-3 visa while in the U.S. on a valid nonimmigrant visa. If eligible, you can file Form I-485 to adjust your status to that of a permanent resident without leaving the U.S.",28,98,{"id":235,"category":31,"question":236,"answer":237,"language":10,"displayOrder":238,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":239,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"ab4021cb-239b-48b3-94ea-e88b7c06cc8d","Can I apply for EB‑3 while on an F‑1 student visa?","Yes. In many cases, EB‑3 is possible while you are on F‑1 status (international student).",29,99,{"id":241,"category":31,"question":242,"answer":243,"language":10,"displayOrder":244,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":245,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"6b376b5c-fa25-48ec-affb-f627b7a14ac7","How can I find an employer?","You can log on to Kennedy Access Group’s Resume Management System to search for employers of your choice to begin hiring process with each employer. Alternatively, you can contact one of our recruiters to find out more information.",30,100,{"id":247,"category":31,"question":248,"answer":249,"language":10,"displayOrder":250,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":251,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"1ba37992-8725-421c-8fe6-4e0755700235","How long must the employer intend to employ the worker after the green card is issued?","The job offer must be permanent and full time, but there is no fixed legal period.",31,101,{"id":253,"category":31,"question":254,"answer":255,"language":10,"displayOrder":256,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":257,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"d9dfdbe1-0f83-40d5-b4e9-051547f0f525","What type of jobs are available through the EB-3 visa?","The EB-3 program mainly offers entry-level positions that include working in restaurants, hotels, warehouses or in caregiving. The positions are full-time and most do not require previous experience.",32,102,{"id":259,"category":31,"question":260,"answer":261,"language":10,"displayOrder":262,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":263,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"3c46a6d0-39f7-4bcb-bdb4-a5c2003afa20","Can I choose any job for EB-3?","No. The job must be from a legitimate U.S. employer who completes the PERM process and meets the Department of Labor requirements.",33,103,{"id":265,"category":31,"question":266,"answer":267,"language":10,"displayOrder":268,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":269,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"ffe07e7d-5f41-4cd5-94ce-67074051130e","What type of education is required for EB-3 visa?","None, unless otherwise listed in the job requirements per specific employer.",34,104,{"id":271,"category":31,"question":272,"answer":273,"language":10,"displayOrder":274,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":275,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"9be75c4c-8aa9-4d22-940b-f26181d48179","Can a temporary or seasonal job qualify for EB-3?","No. The job offer must be for a full-time, permanent position.",35,105,{"id":277,"category":31,"question":278,"answer":279,"language":10,"displayOrder":280,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":281,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"6308abd4-296f-4971-b4b7-c738918d7a5c","Is there a different visa for doctors or researchers?","While they can apply for EB-3, they often qualify for EB-1 (Extraordinary Ability) or EB-2 (Advanced Degree), which usually have shorter wait times.",36,106,{"id":283,"category":31,"question":284,"answer":285,"language":10,"displayOrder":286,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":287,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"b4b04610-30c5-4ead-95d4-ef5863d89c7a","What is the age requirement for the EB-3 visa program?","Minimum age requirement is 18.",37,107,{"id":289,"category":31,"question":290,"answer":291,"language":10,"displayOrder":292,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":293,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"3157548c-9157-4fcf-af62-a823031b1e7d","Is there a minimum salary requirement for the EB-3 visa?","While there is no fixed minimum salary requirement for the EB-3 visa, the employer must offer a wage that meets the prevailing wage determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.",38,108,{"id":295,"category":31,"question":296,"answer":297,"language":10,"displayOrder":298,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":299,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"28b00b15-2c46-42a6-b48e-349c449ef91e","What happens if the \"Prevailing Wage\" increases while my EB-3C is pending?","Employer Obligation: The employer must pay the prevailing wage determined by the DOL at the time you receive your Green Card.\nAnnual Adjustments: Prevailing wages are updated every July. If the wage for your unskilled role increases during your 3-to-4-year wait, the employer must agree to pay the new, higher rate upon your approval.\nAbility to Pay: If the employer cannot afford the new, higher wage according to their latest tax returns, USCIS may deny the I-140 or I-485.",39,109,{"id":301,"category":31,"question":302,"answer":303,"language":10,"displayOrder":304,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":305,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"308414fd-8dc5-491c-a3e9-9b54657cf0d3","How long does it take to obtain my EB-3 visa?","For most countries the process can take several years depending on priority date backlogs and processing times.",40,110,{"id":307,"category":31,"question":308,"answer":309,"language":10,"displayOrder":310,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":311,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"8ceab5e0-0070-4dd3-be8e-7a476fca58dc","How long does it take to get a Green Card through EB-3?","It varies wildly based on your country of birth—ranging from 1–3 years for most, to 10+ years for some. However, all procedures are subject to review by U.S. government agencies. Consequently, the duration of the process may vary—becoming either longer or shorter—depending on the schedules of these government agencies. Furthermore, the process may be influenced by labor market conditions within the United States.",41,111,{"id":313,"category":31,"question":314,"answer":315,"language":10,"displayOrder":316,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":317,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"d22d3e37-e987-4549-8fa0-deef2e1a96fd","What privileges do I enjoy on EB-3 Employment based immigrant visa?","On EB-3 immigrant visa, you may:\nReside permanently the U.S.\nWork in the U.S.\nTravel freely in and out of the U.S.\nApply for dependent visas for your spouse and children below 21 years",42,112,{"id":319,"category":31,"question":320,"answer":321,"language":10,"displayOrder":322,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":323,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"66cc60b5-43e4-4d17-ad56-d411a7290f34","Are there any travel restrictions on EB-3 visa?","No, the Department of State does not impose any restrictions on the number of times you may travel in and out of the U.S. with Form I-551 (green card).",43,113,{"id":325,"category":31,"question":326,"answer":327,"language":10,"displayOrder":328,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":329,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"254d9a8d-4fab-48c0-b56c-4483a810746e","Can I travel outside the U.S. while my EB-3 visa application is pending?","If you have a pending EB-3 visa application, traveling outside the U.S. may have implications for your application.",44,114,{"id":331,"category":31,"question":332,"answer":333,"language":10,"displayOrder":334,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":335,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"6f3f60f1-c06f-4f4a-b8ab-f02467132e18","What evidence must I provide as EB-3 ‘unskilled or other worker’?","Your petition for EB-3 unskilled or other worker classification must be accompanied by evidence that you meet any educational, training and experience, and other requirements of the Labor Certification.",45,115,{"id":337,"category":31,"question":338,"answer":339,"language":10,"displayOrder":340,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":341,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"3e8bec8a-52a7-4af9-850c-537eb466f18b","Why does KAG keep asking for updated documents even after I submitted them?","It is because:\nUSCIS requires current and valid documents\nErrors or missing info must be corrected before filing",46,116,{"id":343,"category":31,"question":344,"answer":345,"language":10,"displayOrder":346,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":347,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"2d622597-6ea8-4414-bb59-61b38b64a299","What basic and usual documents and information are required to apply for EB-3?","Birth Certificate (Original & Translation)\nMarriage\u002FDivorce Certificate (Original & Translation)\nCopy of valid\u002Funexpired Passport (All family)\nDrug Test\u002FCriminal History (Main applicant) (if sponsor company requires)\nCopy of Current U.S. Visa (e.g., I-20\u002FI-94\u002FF1\u002FF2, etc.) – For I-485 applicants\nCopy of Evidence of Legal Status (e.g., Form I-20 [must cover from the date of entry to current], academic transcripts, etc.) – For I-485 applicants",47,117,{"id":349,"category":31,"question":350,"answer":351,"language":10,"displayOrder":352,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":353,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"29b0487f-5e2b-4b40-ae84-46d23e7123c0","How can I obtain an EB-3 visa?","If you want to enter the U.S. as an EB-3 worker, you must go through the following multi-step process:\nYour prospective employer must determine if you are eligible for lawful permanent residency in the U.S.\nYour prospective U.S. employer must complete Application for Permanent Employment Certification, Form ETA-9089, and submit it on your behalf to the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The ETA may either grant or deny the certification request.\nUSCIS may either approve or deny Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, filed on your behalf by the prospective employer.\nUSCIS must give you your priority date once Form I-140 is approved.\nIf you are already in the U.S., you must apply for Adjustment of Status if your Priority Date meets the eligibility based on the USCIS Visa Bulletin.\nIf you are outside the U.S., you must complete your immigrant visa processing at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate",48,118,{"id":355,"category":31,"question":356,"answer":357,"language":10,"displayOrder":358,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":359,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"04d1dbbc-581c-420f-a577-44788cf0643e","Can the EB-3 job application and immigration process be started outside of the U.S?","Yes, the process may be completed from the applicant’s home country or the country of actual residence.",49,119,{"id":361,"category":31,"question":362,"answer":363,"language":10,"displayOrder":364,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":365,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"19b79021-1c49-4ed5-88f5-894adc93da9e","Can my dependents be included in the EB-3 process?","Yes, upon approval of your Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, your spouse and children under 21 years of age may apply for immigrant visas through adjustment of status in the U.S. or through consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the U.S.",50,120,{"id":367,"category":31,"question":368,"answer":369,"language":10,"displayOrder":370,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":371,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":179},"763cef99-b7a8-45dd-8195-a8ee8e277493","Can children who turn 21 during the wait still get a green card?","Possibly, under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) if they meet the age calculation formula. https:\u002F\u002Fwww.uscis.gov\u002Fgreen-card\u002Fgreen-card-processes-and-procedures\u002Fchild-status-protection-act-cspa",51,121,{"id":373,"category":31,"question":374,"answer":375,"language":10,"displayOrder":376,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":377,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"57857396-0e97-457e-a5fe-56379ba4e1e7","Can parents be included in EB-3?","No. Only spouses and unmarried children under 21 are eligible as dependents.",52,122,"2026-04-28T23:49:43.000Z",{"id":380,"category":31,"question":381,"answer":382,"language":10,"displayOrder":383,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":384,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"c073611c-f567-4761-a445-f174121b36e9","How can I appeal a denial of my Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker petition?","If your Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker is denied, you may file Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal, along with the required fee at the appropriate USCIS Regional Service Center within 33 days of receiving the denial.",53,123,{"id":386,"category":31,"question":387,"answer":388,"language":10,"displayOrder":389,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":390,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"7e545af1-b3c4-41b9-b9ee-6ab5974075f1","What are the governmental organizations involved in processing an EB-3 application?","U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and Department of State’s National Visa Center (DOS or NVC).",54,124,{"id":392,"category":31,"question":393,"answer":394,"language":10,"displayOrder":395,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":396,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"62aed3e2-e186-439c-aae7-70b2db852815","Where can I find the official information about EB-3?","More information about EB-3 can be found from the website of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and National Visa Center.",55,125,{"id":398,"category":31,"question":399,"answer":400,"language":10,"displayOrder":401,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":402,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"4e9dc107-f891-4698-a387-52e6aeef8741","What are the benefits of the EB-3 program for sponsoring employers?","The EB-3 program allows employers to hire skilled, professional, or unskilled workers for positions that may be hard to fill with U.S. workers. It gives employers access to a broader pool of qualified candidates, helps acquire employees with permanent work authorization, has higher employee retention, and provides a cost-effective way to plan for long-term staffing needs.",56,126,{"id":404,"category":31,"question":405,"answer":406,"language":10,"displayOrder":407,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":408,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"a952a5bb-adb1-4472-9282-a576846957dc","What are the benefits of the EB-3 program for sponsored applicants?","For a sponsored applicant, the EB-3 program offers a path to live and work permanently in the U.S. with a green card. It provides job security, the ability to bring their dependents (spouse and unmarried children under 21), and the chance to build a long-term life in the United States. It also provides an opportunity for them to apply for U.S. citizenship after 5 years of legal residency or after 3 years if they marry a U.S. citizen. After 10 years, they can choose to renew their green card or, if eligible, apply for U.S. citizenship.",57,127,{"id":410,"category":31,"question":411,"answer":412,"language":10,"displayOrder":413,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":414,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"80c33fe4-32ad-4e6c-bdac-a976de8396c8","Can employers sponsor multiple workers under EB-3?","Yes, multiple foreign workers may be sponsored as long as each position meets EB-3 requirements and follows the proper procedures.",58,128,{"id":416,"category":31,"question":417,"answer":418,"language":10,"displayOrder":419,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":420,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"63defd3d-5721-4e55-8b6e-664df7010213","Can I change sponsoring employer during the process?","No, you generally cannot change your sponsoring employer during the process without restarting to the whole process. Once the Labor Certificate has been file, your case is tied to a specific employer and job position, switching employer would require new Labor Certificate filing.",59,129,{"id":422,"category":31,"question":423,"answer":424,"language":10,"displayOrder":425,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":426,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"bc448654-33e2-40e2-a2b7-3cf64918cde0","Can I switch employers during the EB-3 process?","Before I-140 approval, switching employers typically requires restarting the process. After I-140 approval, options may exist, but EB-3 is employer-specific, so changes are limited compared to other visa types.",60,130,{"id":428,"category":31,"question":429,"answer":430,"language":10,"displayOrder":431,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":432,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"a5d12695-1730-4269-a70c-8394d576d84c","What happens if I don’t work for the employer after getting a green card?","You are expected to intend to work for the employer. Leaving immediately may raise concerns about fraud or misrepresentation.",61,131,{"id":434,"category":31,"question":435,"answer":436,"language":10,"displayOrder":437,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":438,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"d892202d-9063-4635-a51f-055fcb1d6935","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?","It may be possible, but it depends on the employer. If you leave the company on good terms and they have an opening, they might consider hiring you again. However, this decision ultimately lies with the employer at the time of your reapplication.",62,132,{"id":440,"category":31,"question":441,"answer":442,"language":10,"displayOrder":443,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":444,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"2b21dda1-fa5b-4207-a0ef-85bc10ab4115","What are common reasons for EB-3 visa denial?","Typical reasons for denial include an applicant's previous criminal record, fraudulent or missing documents, and immigration violations.",63,133,{"id":446,"category":31,"question":447,"answer":448,"language":10,"displayOrder":449,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":450,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"8c266dfd-83b9-4ec6-bac3-8fb833eda77d","What happens if I miss a deadline or notice from immigration?","Missing deadlines (especially for RFEs or interviews) can lead to denial.",64,134,{"id":452,"category":31,"question":453,"answer":454,"language":10,"displayOrder":455,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":456,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"f995edb0-e91f-4b34-b199-6885dc6d7245","Is there any refund policy if the cases being denied in the process?","Government filing fees are not refundable. Attorney or agency fees depend on contract terms and conditions as to whether or not refunds may be issued.",65,135,{"id":458,"category":31,"question":459,"answer":460,"language":10,"displayOrder":461,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":462,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"8e75485c-e27f-4265-b637-5c08b587e8c5","How long must I work for the sponsoring employer?","You should work for the sponsoring employer for a reasonable period of time.",66,136,{"id":464,"category":31,"question":465,"answer":466,"language":10,"displayOrder":467,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":468,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"6e671a64-7eed-4dce-997e-b05a86620041","Can my family work for other employers after getting a Green Card?","Yes. After receiving a Green Card, or EAD Card for domestic applicants, family members can work for any employer.",67,137,{"id":470,"category":31,"question":471,"answer":472,"language":10,"displayOrder":473,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":474,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"afd70953-bc40-4bdd-bb48-074153bf6713","Can EB-3 lead to U.S. citizenship?","Yes, after holding a Green Card for typically 5 years. You may apply for naturalization if you meet all requirements.",68,138,{"id":476,"category":31,"question":477,"answer":478,"language":10,"displayOrder":479,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":480,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"78ed8528-56b7-42da-b47a-8ce4bfab6c3b","What is the whole process of EB-3?","The EB-3 process is a multi-stage pathway for foreign workers to obtain permanent residency that typically spans 2 to 5 years, though it can take significantly longer (10+ years) for applicants from high-demand countries like India or China due to visa backlogs. However, all procedures are subject to review by U.S. government agencies. Consequently, the duration of the process may vary—becoming either longer or shorter—depending on the schedules of these government agencies. Furthermore, the process may be influenced by labor market conditions within the United States.  Phase 1: PERM Labor Certification (Employer-Led) \nThe Department of Labor (DOL) must certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. \n●\tPrevailing Wage Determination (PWD): The employer requests the minimum wage for the job position by the DOL. This takes approximately 4–8 months.\n●\tRecruitment: The employer must advertise the job (e.g., Sunday newspapers, State Workforce Agency) for 30–60 days to test the local labor market.\n●\tPERM Filing (Form ETA-9089): After recruitment, the employer files the PERM application. Processing currently takes about 12–18 months. The filing date becomes your Priority Date (your place in the green card queue). \n\nPhase 2: Form I-140 Immigrant Petition\nOnce the PERM is approved, the employer petitions USCIS to officially sponsor you. \n●\tEmployer Evidence: The employer must prove they have the financial \"ability to pay\" the offered wage.\n●\tEmployee Evidence: You must provide proof of your qualifications (degrees, experience letters).\n●\tProcessing Time: Standard processing takes 6–12 months. Premium Processing is available for an extra fee ($2,965 as of May 1, 2026), which guarantees a response within 15 business days. \n\nPhase 3: Green Card Application (I-485 or Consular Processing) \nThe final step occurs once your Priority Date is \"current\" on the monthly Visa Bulletin. \n●\tIf in the U.S. (Adjustment of Status): You file Form I-485. You may also apply for a work permit (EAD) and travel document (Advance Parole) while waiting. \n●\tIf outside the U.S. (Consular Processing): Your case is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC), and you attend a final interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country.",69,139,{"id":482,"category":483,"question":484,"answer":485,"language":10,"displayOrder":486,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":487,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"13c52629-442e-4654-9b07-4e3ea5f1afe7","perm","What is PERM?","PERM is a system through which employers can hire a foreign national by applying electronically or by mail to DOL in which they attest that they have taken certain steps to recruit U.S. workers and that they have been unable to locate a qualified U.S. worker for the position. Employers will be responsible for documenting their compliance with the recruitment steps enumerated in the regulations, but they will only submit that documentation to DOL if DOL chooses to audit their applications.",70,140,{"id":489,"category":483,"question":490,"answer":491,"language":10,"displayOrder":67,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":492,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"9fc1afcf-7a23-4db7-b56c-4eef34285853","What is the \"PERM\" process?","It is the Program Electronic Review Management system used by the DOL to process Labor Certifications.",141,{"id":494,"category":483,"question":495,"answer":496,"language":10,"displayOrder":76,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":497,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"30c7efc4-b7e0-477c-a7f7-c775831101fc","What is the purpose of PERM in EB-3?","PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is the first major step in the EB-3 green card process. It’s a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor that ensures an employer has tested the U.S. job market and confirmed that no qualified U.S. workers are available before hiring a foreign worker.\nTo complete this process, the employer must first obtain a prevailing wage determination (Form ETA-9141), then conduct a PERM recruitment advertisement process to test the U.S. labor market, and then be able to file a Labor Certification (Form ETA-9089) application with the Department of Labor for the specific position they intend to fill with a foreign worker. The recruitment, advertisement steps and filing of the Labor Certification must be completed within a 180-day validity period.",142,{"id":499,"category":483,"question":500,"answer":501,"language":10,"displayOrder":82,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":502,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"0b802ab2-b1fa-468f-b822-5597e3db333d","What is a labor certification?","Foreign persons who have been offered permanent employment in the U.S., and who do not meet the criteria for exemption from labor certification, must obtain Permanent Labor Certification, commonly referred to as labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). A permanent labor certification issued by DOL allows an employer to hire a foreign worker to work permanently in the United States.",143,{"id":504,"category":483,"question":505,"answer":506,"language":10,"displayOrder":88,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":507,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"051c4860-e227-4a23-833c-7242de85e33a","Why is the Labor Certification required?","To protect U.S. workers by ensuring there are no sufficient, able, willing, and qualified U.S. workers for the position and that the employment won't adversely affect wages.",144,{"id":509,"category":483,"question":510,"answer":511,"language":10,"displayOrder":94,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":512,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"a3bb67a4-acc5-4217-9c87-fbddba5cf809","Who needs a labor certification?","In most cases under the EB-2 and EB-3, the employer must apply and receive an approved “labor certification” from the DOL for each foreign national.",145,{"id":514,"category":483,"question":515,"answer":516,"language":10,"displayOrder":100,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":517,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"117f0725-6766-4584-bdd6-a4e6fe435c77","Who are “lawful U.S. workers”?","“Lawful U.S. workers” include U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, and refugees.",146,{"id":519,"category":483,"question":520,"answer":521,"language":10,"displayOrder":106,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":522,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"6f2ff882-03c3-4c26-a9a2-2fbced981438","What is “Prevailing Wage Determination\" (PWD)?","It is the minimum wage the DOL requires an employer to pay for a specific occupation in a specific geographic area.",147,{"id":524,"category":483,"question":525,"answer":526,"language":10,"displayOrder":112,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":527,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"f9349be3-a37d-4417-9f2f-bd76444197f7","When must the employer obtain the PWD?","The employer must request and receive the PWD from the DOL before filing the PERM application.",148,{"id":529,"category":483,"question":530,"answer":531,"language":10,"displayOrder":118,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":532,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"34046712-7505-4ae7-b229-fb06bee603c8","Does the employer have to advertise the job?","Yes. The employer must conduct a recruitment process, including placing ads in newspapers and with State Workforce Agencies.",149,{"id":534,"category":483,"question":535,"answer":536,"language":10,"displayOrder":124,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":537,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"5248b79b-942f-4c8b-9854-3ee1b5230ef8","What steps are involved in the PERM recruitment advertisement process?","The PERM recruitment advertisement process is a required step by the U.S. Department of Labor to test the local labor market and determine if qualified U.S. workers are available. Employers must advertise the job opportunity to U.S. workers before seeking to hire foreign workers.\nUnder Department of Labor requirements, the sponsoring employer must complete advertisement requirements, involving posting a job order with the state workforce agency (SWA) for at least 30 consecutive days, placing two print Sunday newspaper advertisements in a widely circulated publication, and posting a Notice of Filing (NOF) at the worksite for at least 10 consecutive business days.\nThe recruitment process must be completed within a 180-day validity period, and a 30-day quiet period is also required after the advertisements are completed, after which the Labor Certification (Form ETA-9089) can then be filed with the Department of Labor. Including the quiet period, the advertisement process typically takes 60 days or more within the 180-day PERM recruitment period.",150,{"id":539,"category":483,"question":540,"answer":541,"language":10,"displayOrder":130,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":542,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"7055c688-5db9-4529-b185-4de6796aba41","What happens if a qualified U.S. worker applies during recruitment?","The employer generally cannot proceed with the PERM for the foreign worker if a qualified U.S. worker is available and willing to take the job.",151,{"id":544,"category":483,"question":545,"answer":546,"language":10,"displayOrder":136,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":547,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"21e14261-c0c7-4515-a0ca-15a00e420ca6","Can I change employers while the process is pending?","No. You can’t change employer. But under the \"Portability\" rule, you can change employers if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new job is \"same or similar.\"",152,{"id":549,"category":483,"question":550,"answer":551,"language":10,"displayOrder":142,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":552,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":378},"2a7d32f0-5204-4f58-84e4-b1f9bb58607d","Do I have to stay with the sponsoring employer after getting the Green Card?","The Green Card is for a \"permanent\" position. While you aren't legally bound to the employer, leaving too soon could raise questions about your \"intent\" when you initially applied.",153,{"id":554,"category":483,"question":555,"answer":556,"language":10,"displayOrder":148,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":557,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"b1a16a0b-7d52-4f7e-b890-7d745a743763","What are the requirements to become a sponsoring employer?","To sponsor an EB-3 employee, an employer must be a legitimate U.S. business that is legally registered, actively operating, has a valid FEIN, a physical U.S. address, and follows all labor laws. The employer also needs to offer a full-time, permanent position of at least 12 months, provide company and job information for the prevailing wage determination, and may need to disclose additional corporate or financial details during the immigration process with DOL and USCIS. All corporate information is handled confidentially and only used to meet government agency requirements or requests.",154,"2026-04-28T23:49:44.000Z",{"id":560,"category":483,"question":561,"answer":562,"language":10,"displayOrder":154,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":563,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"7b756514-a1a1-410b-adc0-2f9d5f217c87","Can part-time or seasonal jobs qualify for EB-3 sponsorship?","No. The EB-3 unskilled worker position must be full-time and permanent.",155,{"id":565,"category":483,"question":566,"answer":567,"language":10,"displayOrder":160,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":568,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"acc2950b-80d2-4b5c-bf8e-1ed3b6f39108","Can the sponsoring employer withdraw from sponsorship?","Generally, yes. EB-3 is employer-sponsored, and withdrawal is within their rights.",156,{"id":570,"category":483,"question":571,"answer":572,"language":10,"displayOrder":166,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":573,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"d60b8b48-cd60-4a08-a098-33f69565a16e","What happens if the sponsoring company shuts down?","Your case may be terminated since EB-3 is employer-based. You would typically need a new sponsor and restart the process.",157,{"id":575,"category":483,"question":576,"answer":577,"language":10,"displayOrder":172,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":578,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"6f5f1f7f-256c-4c93-a39e-9103466d3dd1","How is a PERM application filed?","It is filed electronically using Form ETA-9089 through the DOL’s FLAG (Foreign Labor Application Gateway) system.",158,{"id":580,"category":483,"question":581,"answer":582,"language":10,"displayOrder":178,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":583,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"e707d847-e281-4c34-b4e6-e22d27a944a6","What should be included in Form ETA-9089?","A completed application will describe in detail the job duties, educational requirements, training, experience, and other special skills the employee must possess to perform the work, and outline the foreign workers’ qualifications. In addition, the employer is required to include on the Form ETA-9089 the NPWC provided information: the prevailing wage, the prevailing wage tracking number, the SOC code, the occupation title, the skill level, the wage source, the determination date, and the expiration date.",159,{"id":585,"category":483,"question":586,"answer":587,"language":10,"displayOrder":185,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":588,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"28d3cf06-9fca-4bc3-82b5-0a13afb5386a","Any restrictions on offered wage?","Yes. The proffered wage must be at least 100% of the prevailing wage. No deviation is acceptable.",160,{"id":590,"category":483,"question":591,"answer":592,"language":10,"displayOrder":191,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":593,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"6b3db813-9bf8-4122-8ec9-c3b8db9ba42f","Can the determination of prevailing wage by certifying officer in State Workforce Agency be reviewed?","Yes. A request to review the determination can be filed within 30 days of the determination.",161,{"id":595,"category":483,"question":596,"answer":597,"language":10,"displayOrder":197,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":598,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"9721ff48-87cc-453a-818f-a3aba2f82f83","How should an employer set requirements for a job position in Form ETA-9089 filing under PERM?","An employer should be careful when setting minimum requirements for the job position. The requirements must be normal to the occupation, and not more than the worker possessed when hired for the position. Nor can the requirements be tailored to the foreign worker's specific skills and qualifications.",162,{"id":600,"category":483,"question":601,"answer":602,"language":10,"displayOrder":203,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":603,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"589c30e0-044b-421e-aa75-46c976afe705","May an employer set job requirements which are not customarily required for the occupation in the U.S.?","Yes. But the employer must be adequately documented as arising from business necessity.",163,{"id":605,"category":483,"question":606,"answer":607,"language":10,"displayOrder":209,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":608,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"93e3d22b-865b-48db-a7bb-e6c29783d072","How long should supporting documents be retained?","An employer should retain supporting documents for five years.",164,{"id":610,"category":483,"question":611,"answer":612,"language":10,"displayOrder":215,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":613,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"c3cbb218-6293-43a4-8161-5aea3db47442","An applicant has entered the U.S. a few times through their U.S. visas. Which form of I-94 is required?","I-94 that was issued for their latest entry into the U.S. is required. Also history of arrival and departure can be found on this website (https:\u002F\u002Fi94.cbp.dhs.gov\u002Fsearch\u002Fhistory-search)",165,{"id":615,"category":483,"question":616,"answer":617,"language":10,"displayOrder":221,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":618,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"713d0e86-7cce-426b-bf36-27e8d782ec54","When must the application be signed?","Applications must be signed by the employer, applicant, and attorney’s office, after the labor certification has been approved.",166,{"id":620,"category":483,"question":621,"answer":622,"language":10,"displayOrder":227,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":623,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"f3fa67c9-667c-48ce-a9ea-75df29396165","What is the procedure to file electronically under PERM system?","an employer has to register on PERM online.\nprior to filing Form ETA-9089, the employer must request a prevailing wage determination from the National Prevailing Wage Center (NPWC).\nan employer has to complete mandated recruitment steps (discussed later) before filing an application on PERM.\nthe employer may electronically file Form ETA-9089, attesting that it has undertaken the necessary recruitment under PERM as well as attesting to various other requirements within 180 days from the earliest recruitment step.\nthe PERM system will automatically accept or deny the application. As part of the initial review of the application a sponsorship check will also be conducted under which DOL personnel will contact the employer by email or by phone to make sure they are offering a job to the foreign worker.\neven if the application is not denied by the system, the DOL may select an application for an audit or for supervised recruitment and it would exercise this scrutiny for both problematic and random applications.\nprovided an application has not been selected for audit and the sponsorship check is completed, the application is sent to an analyst for final review. The analyst conducts a final check to determine that the application contains no errors or inconsistencies and that there are no issues that warrant an audit. If there are no rule violations and no issues warranting issuance of an audit letter, the application will be certified and returned to the employer by the DOL analyst, and a labor certification will be issued.",167,{"id":625,"category":483,"question":626,"answer":627,"language":10,"displayOrder":233,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":628,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"0f77aebb-b06d-4bd7-948b-3f0cbb269d7f","How Long will it take DOL to process a PERM application?","The DOL is reporting an average PERM processing period of around 16 months. Processing times for Audited Cases can vary in time.",168,{"id":630,"category":483,"question":631,"answer":632,"language":10,"displayOrder":239,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":633,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"c20c837e-f91f-4f1d-8a88-8e66b706dba3","What Print Ads Are Required Under PERM?","Prior to filing an application for labor certification, an employer must place two advertisements on two consecutive Sundays in a major newspaper of general circulation in the area of intended employment. Both ads must have been placed more than 30 days, but not more than 180 days, before filing, and may be placed on consecutive Sundays. The ads must list the name of the employer, the geographic area of employment and a description of the position specific enough to apprise U.S. workers of the job opportunity. The employer may include minimum education and experience requirements or specific job duties in the ad if those requirements also appear on Application for Permanent Employment Certification, Form ETA-9089",169,{"id":635,"category":483,"question":636,"answer":637,"language":10,"displayOrder":245,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":638,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"1fd3ecf3-7556-4f6d-a36e-e25e3c748c18","Does PERM Require an Employer to Post a Notice of Job Opportunity?","An employer must post a Notice of Job Opportunity in conjunction with the outside recruitment for the position. The notice must be posted for a period of 10 business days, and the notice period may be no more than 180 days before filing and no less than 30 days before filing. The Notice is posted at a location such as an employee notification bulletin board in an area accessible to all the employer’s employees. The Notice must contain the salary for the position but may contain a salary range so long as the lower level of the range meets or exceeds the prevailing wage.",170,{"id":640,"category":483,"question":641,"answer":642,"language":10,"displayOrder":251,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":643,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"399c7579-85ac-4f30-8247-7e5fe9d03cf0","What Salary Does PERM Require Employers to Pay in Connection with the Labor Certification Position?","An employer must complete a Form ETA-9141, Application for Prevailing Wage Determination, and file it with the Department of Labor, prior to any Form ETA-9089 being filed.",171,{"id":645,"category":483,"question":646,"answer":647,"language":10,"displayOrder":257,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":648,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"1dd2f7c9-2127-4366-8df4-f7bd673e5432","How Long Is the PWD Valid?","The validity period of the prevailing wage on the PWDR form must be valid for at least 90 days and no more than one year from the determination date on the form. Employers must either begin recruitment, or file their PERM applications, within the validity period on the PWDR.",172,{"id":650,"category":483,"question":651,"answer":652,"language":10,"displayOrder":263,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":653,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"b5338e7f-1ed3-40b4-8a27-33f60b6cb11f","What Recruitment Documentation Must Be Prepared by an Employer?","The employer must prepare documentation of all of its recruitment steps, such as newspaper advertisements and printouts of web sites. The employer should maintain copies of all resumes or applications submitted in connection with the recruitment filing.",173,{"id":655,"category":483,"question":656,"answer":657,"language":10,"displayOrder":269,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":658,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"d919829a-ce11-4638-adf0-005283a90c82","What may cause an application to be automatically denied by the PERM system?","In certain circumstances, the PERM system will deny the filing automatically without an adjudicator's review. These are common reasons:\nthe prevailing wage determination obtained from the SWA has expired;\nthe job order placed with the SWA did not run for thirty days;\nthe application is submitted less than thirty days from the end of completion of the job order, job posting, or last recruitment step; or\nthe application listed recruitment in the Form ETA-9089 that took place outside the 180-\u002F30-day recruitment period.",174,{"id":660,"category":483,"question":661,"answer":662,"language":10,"displayOrder":275,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":663,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"4bd49634-3c60-41fb-8a16-b71b24d7999b","Is supporting documentation required to be file Form ETA-9089?","Supporting documentation may not be filed with the Form ETA-9089. But the employer must provide the required supporting documentation if the employer's application is selected for audit or if the Certifying Officer otherwise requests it.",175,{"id":665,"category":483,"question":666,"answer":667,"language":10,"displayOrder":281,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":668,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"fb7d9408-0bdb-4310-a25c-1d6e61a2a0d2","What triggers an audit?","DOL refuses to reveal audit criteria to retain the flexibility of changing audit criteria.",176,{"id":670,"category":483,"question":671,"answer":672,"language":10,"displayOrder":287,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":673,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"3939b6ee-d3aa-4ca5-8aba-85a5e8a328a2","How long does the PERM process take?","Processing times for Audited Cases can vary over time. As of May 1, 2026, the DOL is reporting average PERM processing period of around 16 months.  Many applications have been selected for an audit resulting in delays of over two years. Although PERM was designed to streamline and expedite labor certification, the program has once again been mired by delays and backlogs especially if a case has been selected for audit.",177,{"id":675,"category":483,"question":676,"answer":677,"language":10,"displayOrder":293,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":678,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"972bab83-4e00-4c4d-9214-1238281d2cf8","What are mandated recruitment steps?","An employer is required to place two Sunday advertisements for the position. For professional positions, the employer must take three further recruitment steps. The employer also needs to place a 30-day job order with the State Workforce Agency (SWA), as well as obtain a prevailing wage determination from the SWA. Furthermore, the employer has to internally post a job notice for 10 days. Furthermore, previously qualified laid off workers by the employer must be considered if the application is filed within 6 months of the lay-off of a qualified worker in the same or related occupation.",178,{"id":680,"category":483,"question":681,"answer":682,"language":10,"displayOrder":299,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":683,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"af257da6-2453-4d8a-841a-6eb8afef5bc9","When should mandated recruitment be conducted?","Mandated recruitment must be conducted more than 30 days and less than 180 PRIOR to filing.",179,{"id":685,"category":483,"question":686,"answer":687,"language":10,"displayOrder":305,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":688,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"5b62df28-6f62-4e50-a42c-d7baa0eb6bca","What is a test of the labor market?","A test of the labor market is required when applying for labor certification. It is done through newspaper advertisements and other forms of recruitment, along with an internal posting and a job order on a DOL job site. Any responses to the recruitment must be evaluated carefully and in good faith. The employer can reject applicants only for lawful, job-related reasons.",180,{"id":690,"category":483,"question":691,"answer":692,"language":10,"displayOrder":311,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":693,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"8597121e-8d65-437c-bf1e-2102249db020","How does an employer determine whether to advertise under the recruitment regulations for professional or unprofessional occupations?","It is generally considered a professional occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher. For all other occupations not normally requiring a bachelor's or higher degree, employers can simply recruit under the requirements for nonprofessional occupations. Employers are not prohibited from conducting more recruitment than is required by the regulations.",181,{"id":695,"category":483,"question":696,"answer":697,"language":10,"displayOrder":317,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":698,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"984d59a5-1b10-4c9f-b6ad-3e8e1c7f04bb","Can a decision of denial or revocation of a labor certification be appealed?","Yes. If a labor certification is denied or revoked, an employer can request a review of the decision by submitting a written request to Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA).",182,{"id":700,"category":483,"question":701,"answer":702,"language":10,"displayOrder":323,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":703,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"edf9fe40-fe42-4185-8faa-829c6b8cf58f","What does getting a labor certification mean? Can a foreign national start to work after a labor certification is obtained?","Labor certification is only a first step in the permanent resident process to obtain a green card. After the labor certification application is certified by DOL, it should be submitted to the USCIS with a Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. The foreign nationals will not gain any immigration or employment benefits at this stage.",183,{"id":705,"category":483,"question":706,"answer":707,"language":10,"displayOrder":329,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":708,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"b70b58b2-0ea6-458d-84ec-5d4ef109a3a1","Are there any ways to expedite the labor certification process?","Yes. Physical therapists and professional nurses have been exempted from most of the labor certification requirements under Schedule A. Also, certain people of exceptional ability are exempted from labor certification.",184,{"id":710,"category":483,"question":711,"answer":712,"language":10,"displayOrder":335,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":713,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"fa7547ab-2aaa-4f6e-ad89-15fea3fbfedd","Can Labor Certification be Avoided Altogether?","Yes. A labor certification is only required for individuals applying under the EB-2 and EB-3. Individuals who qualify under the EB-1, EB-4 and EB-5 do not require a labor certification. Applications requesting a waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest under the employment-based second preference also do not require labor certification.",185,{"id":715,"category":483,"question":716,"answer":717,"language":10,"displayOrder":341,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":718,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":558},"a818c7f2-8720-4231-97dc-027f6096ab82","What is going to happen if the labor Certificate expires?","If a Labor Certification (PERM) expires before an I-140 is filed, it becomes invalid and cannot be used. Key Consequences are:\n●\tAutomatic Rejection: USCIS will reject any new I-140 petition filed after the 180-day validity window.\n●\tProcess Restart: The employer must restart the entire process, including a new Prevailing Wage Determination and recruitment.",186,{"id":720,"category":483,"question":721,"answer":722,"language":10,"displayOrder":347,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":723,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"af5af116-7b47-4db4-8274-875d28055c79","What is the application fee of PERM?","There is no application fee for PERM.",187,"2026-04-28T23:49:45.000Z",{"id":726,"category":483,"question":727,"answer":728,"language":10,"displayOrder":353,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":729,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"beb86389-f89c-45d4-90f6-2866d2cb52ab","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?","A beneficiary (applicant) must apply for the Form I-485 and wait at least 180 days before filing a new I-485 Supplement J to port the job to a same or similar occupational classification as the original U.S. employer. Otherwise, the beneficiary may not use Form I-140 to apply for a different employer.",188,{"id":731,"category":483,"question":732,"answer":733,"language":10,"displayOrder":359,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":734,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"b4ecafab-c713-421f-83c1-b740c53bd70b","I have a PERM Approved and an I-140 Pending. If I switch to another employer, what happens to my I-140?","Typically, the Form I-140 is no longer valid. You need to start the PERM process again through the new employer’s sponsorship. An alien beneficiary of a pending Form I-140 whose application for adjustment of status has been filed and remains unadjudicated for 180 days or more and who seeks to change to a new job that is the same or similar occupational classification may submit a request to “port” and work for a new employer under AC21. In order for the Form I-140 petition to remain valid, USCIS must determine that the petition was “valid” when filed, i.e., that the original I-140 petition was filed on behalf of an alien who was entitled to the employment-based classification and that the petition contained a valid job offer at the time that the petition was filed. Therefore, the petition must be approved prior to a favorable determination regarding a portability request. If evidence is submitted to USCIS that an alien seeks to adjust on the basis of a new job offer, then USCIS will first determine if the alien is the beneficiary of an approved I-140 petition. If not, the adjudicator will proceed to determine whether the unapproved pending I-140 was approvable when filed. Then, only if the I-140 can be approved, will USCIS adjudicate the adjustment of status application and determine if the new position is the same or similar for I-140 portability purposes.",189,{"id":736,"category":483,"question":737,"answer":738,"language":10,"displayOrder":365,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":739,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"620ad17b-b51c-412d-ae94-0ec94e49b40e","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?","Yes, but you can keep your original priority date. AC21 allows aliens to change or port the offer of employment on which their adjustment of status application is based from one job to another job as long as both jobs are in the same or similar occupational classification. However, for an alien to change the offer of employment, his or her I-485 must have been pending with USCIS for 180 days or more. In other words, two weeks of pending time for the I-485 is insufficient, and you would need to go through the process again. However, there is no restriction on the use of a priority date from the original petition, given that the original petition was not denied or revoked.",190,{"id":741,"category":483,"question":742,"answer":743,"language":10,"displayOrder":371,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":744,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"08f820f4-3dda-4655-9d68-6733682ad777","How long is an approved Labor Certification valid?","It is valid for 180 days from the date of certification. The I-140 must be filed within this window.",191,{"id":746,"category":483,"question":747,"answer":748,"language":10,"displayOrder":377,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":749,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"d048892e-8f8c-442e-9fc7-0d6281e718ee","Can a PERM application be audited?","Yes. The DOL may randomly or purposefully select applications for an audit, requiring the employer to submit all recruitment documentation.",192,{"id":751,"category":483,"question":752,"answer":753,"language":10,"displayOrder":384,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":754,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"05bbc742-909f-466d-8352-3dabd25c37e7","Can an approved labor certification be revoked?","Yes. Certifying officers have the authority to revoke approved certifications in the case of fraud, misrepresentation, obvious errors or for grounds or issues related to the labor certification process.",193,{"id":756,"category":483,"question":757,"answer":758,"language":10,"displayOrder":390,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":759,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"c9b1cf25-da58-44b8-8293-8ed2b297ddb3","When is the filing date and what does it mean?","The date the labor certification application is received by the DOL is known as the filing date and is used by USCIS and the Department of State as the priority date for either I-485 or DS-260 filing. The priority date also determines when the case is eligible for final processing (i.e., green card approval).",194,{"id":761,"category":483,"question":762,"answer":763,"language":10,"displayOrder":396,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":764,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"da28e13b-4e78-4a0a-9323-bd0d14cf54a3","What determines the “priority date,” and why is it important?","The priority date is typically the date the PERM application is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor; however, the priority date is officially established upon the approval of the I-140 petition by USCIS. It determines when the applicant can move forward with the green card process based on visa availability in the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.",195,{"id":766,"category":483,"question":767,"answer":768,"language":10,"displayOrder":402,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":769,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"940261b1-87ab-4449-af71-d80d0228599d","What standards are used in making labor certification determinations?","The determinations are based on:\nWhether there are not sufficient U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified and available for the position and\u002For\nWhether the employment of a foreign person will adversely affect the wages or working conditions of U.S. workers similarly employed; and\nWhether the employer has met the procedural requirements of the regulations.",196,{"id":771,"category":483,"question":772,"answer":773,"language":10,"displayOrder":408,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":774,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"487fe8d5-718d-41d8-98e9-f451e4a30958","Where and How are PERM Labor Certification Applications Processed?","PERM Labor Certification applications are processed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) through the FLAG (Foreign Labor Application Gateway) system, typically online, with Atlanta or Chicago National Processing Centers handling them. The PERM program will provide Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD) for certain work positions in that certain region.",197,{"id":776,"category":483,"question":777,"answer":778,"language":10,"displayOrder":414,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":779,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"5342e714-d5ca-4e20-b7c7-1237733a88c2","What form should be filed under PERM?","Employers who applied for a labor certification under PERM after March 28, 2005 must file a new Form ETA-9089 under the new PERM regulation.",198,{"id":781,"category":483,"question":782,"answer":783,"language":10,"displayOrder":420,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":784,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"7d554cd7-3773-4a23-a4d4-0ef47468e2b4","Who pays for the PERM process?","The employer must pay all costs, including legal fees. The foreign worker is prohibited from paying for any part of the PERM process.",199,{"id":786,"category":787,"question":788,"answer":789,"language":10,"displayOrder":426,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":790,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"b033c39d-b98c-4d06-9184-7add2a096c90","i140","What is an I-140?","A Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, is the process submitted to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The Form I-140 is filed by the petitioner (employer) to petition for a foreign national to work permanently in the U.S. For EB-3 applicants, an approved labor certification (Form ETA-9089) is required in order to submit Form I-140.",200,{"id":792,"category":787,"question":793,"answer":794,"language":10,"displayOrder":432,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":795,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"b38ac33e-6f2b-41b6-ab3c-5d5be80b2888","Which USCIS form is used for the EB-3 petition?","Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker.",201,{"id":797,"category":787,"question":798,"answer":799,"language":10,"displayOrder":438,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":800,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"a137252e-5259-49bd-a786-e2522c380d7d","Who files the I-140?","The U.S. employer (the petitioner) files it on behalf of the foreign worker (the beneficiary).",202,{"id":802,"category":787,"question":803,"answer":804,"language":10,"displayOrder":444,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":805,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"d87f7c55-c82d-4338-9b49-b77fa876da01","What do I have to submit?","Form I-140 is filed on behalf of the petitioner (employer) for each individual beneficiary (applicant). The beneficiary must provide any updated civil documents, information, and evidence of lawful status in the United States in order to safely proceed with this stage. The beneficiary must also sign the Form ETA-9089 Approval Appendix to validate the approved labor certification prior to Form I-140 submission.",203,{"id":807,"category":787,"question":808,"answer":809,"language":10,"displayOrder":450,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":810,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"bbf22f59-e9e1-49d8-af86-6084be8423e4","What is \"Ability to Pay\"?","The employer must prove they can afford to pay the offered wage from the priority date until the worker becomes a permanent resident.",204,{"id":812,"category":787,"question":813,"answer":814,"language":10,"displayOrder":456,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":815,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"5649c901-7a57-4892-b85b-fe69ff1b7db1","How is Ability to Pay documented?","Usually through annual reports, federal income tax returns, or audited financial statements.",205,{"id":817,"category":787,"question":818,"answer":819,"language":10,"displayOrder":462,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":820,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"456d34de-2c14-45e4-84ab-a6f706593bf2","What if a PERM is not required?","For \"Schedule A\" occupations (like Nurses), the employer files the I-140 directly with USCIS with an uncertified PERM application.",206,{"id":822,"category":787,"question":823,"answer":824,"language":10,"displayOrder":468,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":825,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"8be73f34-9515-49cd-9480-b0bfb4a59439","Why am I paying an “asylum fee” in my EB-3 process?","This refers to the USCIS Asylum Program Fee, which helps fund the asylum system. It applies to employment-based petitions like I-140.",207,{"id":827,"category":787,"question":828,"answer":829,"language":10,"displayOrder":474,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":830,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"44514379-06bb-45e0-a47a-f20f0801b8c5","Is Premium Processing available for EB-3?","Yes, for the I-140 petition. By filing Form I-907 and paying an extra fee, you get a response in 15 business days.",208,{"id":832,"category":787,"question":833,"answer":834,"language":10,"displayOrder":480,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":835,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"da71fdfc-a6d3-49fb-8d3d-97a20cd30d62","How can I expedite my I-140 Petition?","The term used here is the Request for Premium Processing with Form I-907 (fee: $2,965 as of March 1, 2026; check USCIS for updates) along with a copy of the I-140 Receipt Notice to the service center. Upon receiving Form I-907, the USCIS will either adjudicate the petition or issue a Request for Evidence within 15 business days.",209,{"id":837,"category":787,"question":838,"answer":839,"language":10,"displayOrder":487,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":840,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"91ccffb5-11ab-46b8-a253-59ab8d72f601","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?","Yes, you can. There will be a USCIS premium processing fee and you may incur an attorney’s fee. Once we receive the payment, the attorney will process Form I-907, obtain all applicable signatures, and send it to USCIS.",210,{"id":842,"category":787,"question":843,"answer":844,"language":10,"displayOrder":492,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":845,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"2086d166-4f8d-40ce-a27c-42854c2189f8","Does an I-140 approval mean I have a Green Card?","No. It only approves you as eligible. You must still wait for a visa number to become available to apply for the Green Card itself.",211,{"id":847,"category":787,"question":848,"answer":849,"language":10,"displayOrder":497,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":850,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"507587e1-130b-49fd-8b8e-6725f48b6880","Can I file the I-140 and the Green Card application (I-485) at the same time?","Only if your priority date is \"current\" in the Visa Bulletin. This is known as \"concurrent filing.\"",212,{"id":852,"category":787,"question":853,"answer":854,"language":10,"displayOrder":502,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":855,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"0dd79c2a-f173-44e2-81e0-c590e43ec921","Can you file I-140 and I-485 Concurrently?","If your priority date is current when the employer is preparing to file the Form I-140, you are eligible to file your Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) concurrently. This benefit extends to dependents (spouse and children under 21 years old).",213,{"id":857,"category":787,"question":858,"answer":859,"language":10,"displayOrder":507,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":860,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"c2c6db39-38d0-4852-bae0-5f41bffa1afa","What happens if the I-140 is denied?","The employer may appeal the decision or file a motion to reopen\u002Freconsider, depending on the reasons for denial.",214,{"id":862,"category":787,"question":863,"answer":864,"language":10,"displayOrder":512,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":865,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"7c666dec-48f2-455e-91a4-39e24e4641f0","What is a \"Priority Date\"?","It is the date the PERM was filed with the DOL. It marks your place in the \"Green Card line.\"",215,{"id":867,"category":787,"question":868,"answer":869,"language":10,"displayOrder":517,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":870,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"d92d2097-cfc1-4ccb-9dd6-21a5006fd059","When do I get my priority date?","Your priority date is established at the time your employer filed your Form ETA-9089. The Labor Certification adjudication process can take between 12-16 months. Although the priority date is based on the Form ETA-9089 filing date, the official date used by USCIS can be found on the Form I-140 Receipt and\u002For Approval Notices (Form I-797).",216,{"id":872,"category":787,"question":873,"answer":874,"language":10,"displayOrder":522,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":875,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"8519e03a-cc9a-4f7f-9985-12710d19953b","Does my I-140 allow me to work?","A Form I-140 does not grant any benefits for employment authorization. You must have an underlying active nonimmigrant status with employment authorization to be able to work in the U.S. during this stage.",217,{"id":877,"category":787,"question":878,"answer":879,"language":10,"displayOrder":527,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":880,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"94b5463c-a35f-4869-9636-7458604fd1ec","Does my I-140 ever expire?","The I-140 does not expire and there is no time limit on it. Please note however that an employer can request to withdraw sponsorship. If USCIS accepts the withdrawal, then the I-140 is no longer valid for the purpose of adjusting your status. You may, however, preserve your original priority date should you find a subsequent I-140 employer who wishes to sponsor you. While they will be required to file a new PERM and I-140, the old priority date will be transferred to the new petition.",218,{"id":882,"category":787,"question":883,"answer":884,"language":10,"displayOrder":532,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":885,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":724},"c1cf3713-840c-4f5c-8366-ba93817eade4","What Happens After I Submit My I-140 Petition?","After USCIS receives your Form I-140 Petition, a Receipt Notice is issued, and a Receipt Number is assigned to your case. The processing time taken by USCIS to approve or reject the I -140 depends on whether a Request for Evidence (RFE) is issued, duplicate Requests for Evidence are issued, or a Notice of Intent to Deny is issued. Furthermore, processing times can vary greatly given that particular service centers may have longer backlogs. If your case is approved, then an Approval Notice will be issued. The approval of an I-140 does not confer any status or authorized period of stay permission. Your status will remain the same as prior to approval of your I-140 petition.",219,{"id":887,"category":787,"question":888,"answer":889,"language":10,"displayOrder":537,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":890,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"ce28a35f-42ba-4324-851a-11da5f686e19","What is a Request for Evidence? (RFE)","An RFE is issued by USCIS when additional documentation is needed before a decision can be made.",220,"2026-04-28T23:49:46.000Z",{"id":893,"category":787,"question":894,"answer":895,"language":10,"displayOrder":542,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":896,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"0480aba2-aea6-4848-be4d-bf6bef97e853","Why might USCIS issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) for an EB-3 case?","Some reasons include Insufficient proof of job requirements, Employer’s ability to pay, or Degree equivalency issues.",221,{"id":898,"category":787,"question":899,"answer":900,"language":10,"displayOrder":547,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":901,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"540a225d-0d9b-42a7-b169-c0bb0c6e883b","How much time do I have to respond to an RFE?","Most RFEs give around 87 days to respond, but the exact deadline will be listed on the notice. Missing that deadline usually results in denial.",222,{"id":903,"category":787,"question":904,"answer":905,"language":10,"displayOrder":552,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":906,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"6bfe1a65-16b2-4cba-80f0-2a499ab6e559","Can I submit additional documents beyond what the RFE asks for?","Yes, and it’s a good idea. You can include supporting evidence that strengthens your case overall, as long as it directly relates to the issue raised.",223,{"id":908,"category":787,"question":909,"answer":910,"language":10,"displayOrder":557,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":911,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"d6c7ec46-7432-4d2e-bfcb-91398e150831","What happens after I respond to an RFE?","Once USCIS receives your response, they’ll review everything and either approve the case, issue another RFE, or deny it. Processing times can vary.",224,{"id":913,"category":787,"question":914,"answer":915,"language":10,"displayOrder":563,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":916,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"b12a2e2c-4533-4f06-a6c2-4115460a7c2f","How can I check the status of my Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Foreign Worker petition?","Using the Form I-140 Receipt Number (found on the Form I-797 or I-140 Receipt Notice) you may track the status of the petition by using the USCIS Case Status Online Check website.",225,{"id":918,"category":787,"question":919,"answer":920,"language":10,"displayOrder":568,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":921,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"a542c5cc-b2ad-471d-a807-9adef6b614aa","What happens after the I-140 petition is approved?","Need to wait for your priority date. Then, if you apply inside from the USA, you need to file the I-485 Adjustment of Status process, OR if you apply from outside of the USA, you need to file the DS-260, and then the embassy interview will be held.",226,{"id":923,"category":924,"question":925,"answer":926,"language":10,"displayOrder":573,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":927,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"90aac97e-3490-43e1-b8cf-a65e41056298","visa_bulletin","What is the Visa Bulletin?","A monthly report from the State Department showing which priority dates are eligible to move to the final step of the Green Card process.",227,{"id":929,"category":924,"question":930,"answer":931,"language":10,"displayOrder":578,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":932,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"c515dd39-7c01-4311-9091-15ba5be0e349","What is the purpose of the U.S. Visa Bulletin?","The Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication by the U.S. Department of State that shows the availability of immigrant visas (green cards) they are processing that are subject to annual quotas. It indicates when an applicant’s priority date is current, allowing them to file for adjustment of status (Form I-485) in the U.S. or proceed with consular processing (Form DS-260) abroad.\nThe EB-3 \"Other Workers\" category has an annual limit of 10,000 immigrant visas issued for each fiscal year (October 1 to September 30).",228,{"id":934,"category":924,"question":935,"answer":936,"language":10,"displayOrder":583,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":937,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"c9ac2494-fd2c-4593-9734-e8d9d29fb2be","Why are there wait times for EB-3?","The government limits how many employment-based Green Cards are issued each year, and demand often exceeds the supply.",229,{"id":939,"category":924,"question":940,"answer":941,"language":10,"displayOrder":588,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":942,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"f455be81-7593-4b70-b4be-a0f3f11835f8","What does \"Current\" mean in the Visa Bulletin?","It means there is no backlog for that category\u002Fcountry, and you can file for your Green Card immediately.",230,{"id":944,"category":924,"question":945,"answer":946,"language":10,"displayOrder":593,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":947,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"67806ba7-8def-4eab-8d51-a771c29ed2ff","Why do applicants from China or India often wait longer?","Because of \"per-country limits.\" No single country can receive more than 7% of the total visas in a year.",231,{"id":949,"category":924,"question":950,"answer":951,"language":10,"displayOrder":598,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":952,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"5fb1d0bc-59e6-4a12-8b7b-3fda83b38779","What is \"Retrogression\"?","When the \"cut-off date\" in the Visa Bulletin moves backward because more people applied than visas were available.",232,{"id":954,"category":924,"question":955,"answer":956,"language":10,"displayOrder":603,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":957,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"f280394d-c74c-4184-a773-1c3f50e3aca3","What happens if my priority date becomes current but then retrogresses again?","If your I-485 is already filed, it can stay pending even if the date moves backward. But if you haven’t filed yet, you’ll have to wait until it becomes current.",233,{"id":959,"category":924,"question":960,"answer":961,"language":10,"displayOrder":608,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":962,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"c96f32ba-89a0-4965-8d30-eaf076adcdda","What is the difference between the “Dates for Filing” and the “Final Action Date” on the Visa Bulletin?","On the Visa Bulletin, the Dates for Filing indicate when you can submit your green card application (Form I-485) in the U.S. or your DS-260 for consular processing abroad, even if a visa isn’t yet available. The Final Action Date shows when a visa is available, and your case can be adjudicated for green card approval.",234,{"id":964,"category":965,"question":966,"answer":967,"language":10,"displayOrder":613,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":968,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"f7d97d21-4fae-40b6-97a8-753b9c0bc358","dependents","Can my family join me in the EB-3 process?","Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 are eligible to apply as derivative beneficiaries.",235,{"id":970,"category":965,"question":971,"answer":972,"language":10,"displayOrder":618,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":973,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"f62e37e6-776d-4df1-a1ab-4dddc8409be6","Can EB-3 applicants bring their spouse and children?","Yes, the applicant can bring their civilly proven marriage spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21.",236,{"id":975,"category":965,"question":976,"answer":977,"language":10,"displayOrder":623,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":978,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"e2bb447f-e1f9-4751-a29f-b8f1bbe01cb6","What happens if I get married during the EB-3 process?","Your spouse can usually be added to your case as a dependent if you marry before your green card is approved.",237,{"id":980,"category":965,"question":981,"answer":982,"language":10,"displayOrder":628,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":983,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"2993e5bb-1d51-4ff0-8b7f-b3bf09ee2a81","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?","Each situation is unique and must be assessed individually. However, under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), a child's age can be \"frozen\" under certain conditions during the I-140 processing period, which helps prevent them from aging out. It’s important to note that this provision does not apply to all cases.",238,{"id":985,"category":965,"question":986,"answer":987,"language":10,"displayOrder":633,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":988,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"64694579-f5b2-467c-85f9-d6f3cdf61a15","What status do family members receive?","They receive the same Lawful Permanent Resident status (Green Card) as the primary applicant.",239,{"id":990,"category":965,"question":991,"answer":992,"language":10,"displayOrder":638,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":993,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"0103df9c-1639-4aa6-b8f0-a6aad6772891","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?","To officially exclude your spouse from the application process, the NVC requires an official document to prove this by submitting a Divorce Certificate. Once we obtain these documents, we can request the removal of the spouse from the NVC consular process.",240,{"id":995,"category":965,"question":996,"answer":997,"language":10,"displayOrder":643,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":998,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"675af900-b0db-419a-958c-d0d7e07f5f17","In the middle of EB-3 Processing, can I change the applicant to my spouse?","No, you cannot simply \"swap\" or change the primary applicant from yourself to your spouse on an existing EB-3 petition. The EB-3 is an employer-sponsored process tied to a specific job offer and labor certification for a specific individual (the primary beneficiary). Because the petition is based on your qualifications and your job offer, your spouse cannot take over that specific application as the primary applicant. Your Spouse has to start a New EB-3 Petition. If your spouse has their own qualifying job offer from a U.S. employer, they can start their own separate EB-3 process.",241,{"id":1000,"category":965,"question":1001,"answer":1002,"language":10,"displayOrder":648,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1003,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"399df1c5-e311-4128-9966-9c68df168109","Can my spouse work while the EB-3 is pending?","Only if they have their own work visa or have applied for an EAD (Work Permit) as part of a pending I-485 application.",242,{"id":1005,"category":965,"question":1006,"answer":1007,"language":10,"displayOrder":653,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1008,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"18891b08-e5ca-4491-bfc7-e2e16ff55573","Can my children attend school?","Yes, they can attend U.S. schools while the application is pending if they are in a valid non-immigrant status or have a pending I-485.",243,{"id":1010,"category":965,"question":1011,"answer":1012,"language":10,"displayOrder":658,"isActive":12,"viewCount":34,"legacyFaqId":1013,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"da7d2ca5-911c-4b0f-8e95-30c11ad56abc","What happens if my child turns 21 while the application is pending?","The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) may allow them to \"freeze\" their age in certain circumstances to remain eligible.",244,{"id":1015,"category":1016,"question":1017,"answer":1018,"language":10,"displayOrder":663,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1019,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"bfa7ac76-741f-4bfc-b746-ec289aef8a7a","nvc_fee","Who has to pay the Immigrant Visa (IV) Application Processing Fee?","Each applicant intending to immigrate to the United States must pay the IV fee.",245,{"id":1021,"category":1016,"question":1022,"answer":1023,"language":10,"displayOrder":668,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1024,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"19199fe2-5319-484b-be6c-219097cd0f75","Can the Immigrant Visa (IV) Application Fee be paid at the U.S. Embassy\u002FConsulate instead of submitting fees to the NVC?","No, fees must be paid to NVC using the online Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).",246,{"id":1026,"category":1016,"question":1027,"answer":1028,"language":10,"displayOrder":673,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1029,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"841cbff5-5938-4392-a21e-0bae30912aea","Can fees be paid through a bank abroad?","No, all payments must be made using a U.S. bank checking or savings account.",247,{"id":1031,"category":1016,"question":1032,"answer":1033,"language":10,"displayOrder":678,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1034,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"099d0857-c172-454f-90f2-c7d2569b538e","Can fees be paid over the phone?","No, NVC cannot accept fee payments over the phone.",248,{"id":1036,"category":1016,"question":1037,"answer":1038,"language":10,"displayOrder":683,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1039,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"37f3bec1-6901-4a3c-aff2-573c8fac7884","Can fees be paid with personal check or credit card?","No, NVC cannot accept personal checks or credit card payments.",249,{"id":1041,"category":1016,"question":1042,"answer":1043,"language":10,"displayOrder":688,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1044,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"ed849396-456c-4775-9b25-de0474481100","How long are my fees valid for after paying them?","If you do not complete the DS-260 submission within approximately one year of the NVC Fee Invoice issued, you will receive a notice of intended termination. Even if you have to continue the process, all incomplete steps, including the fee you previously paid, will be reset, and you will be required to pay the fee again.",250,{"id":1046,"category":1047,"question":1048,"answer":1049,"language":10,"displayOrder":693,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1050,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"2347c07d-0da8-4e14-9a8e-07c527afbdb1","i485_ds260","What is \"Adjustment of Status\"?","The process of applying for a Green Card while you are already inside the U.S. in another legal status.",251,{"id":1052,"category":1047,"question":1053,"answer":1054,"language":10,"displayOrder":698,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1055,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"e51a3073-75e9-41e3-b6aa-9620def5f3c0","Can I apply for an I-485 with B1\u002FB2 visa?","Applying for I-485 while on a B1\u002FB2 visa is generally not recommended and is very risky. Since B1\u002FB2 visas are issued for tourism purposes, applying for an I-485 under this status may be considered fraud regarding the purpose of entry by USCIS. We recommend that you follow the appropriate solution tailored to your status.",252,{"id":1057,"category":1047,"question":1058,"answer":1059,"language":10,"displayOrder":703,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1060,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":891},"644263ad-a7f5-4f50-aa3c-311d36446d67","What is \"Consular Processing\"?","The process of getting your immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country or the country of actual residence.",253,{"id":1062,"category":1047,"question":1063,"answer":1064,"language":10,"displayOrder":708,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1065,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":1066},"1e36d175-f15f-4363-99f0-90566eef9c25","Can I travel while my I-485 is pending?","Only if you have \"Advance Parole\" or a valid H-1B\u002FL-1 visa; otherwise, leaving the U.S. may result in your application being considered as abandoned.",254,"2026-04-28T23:49:47.000Z",{"id":1068,"category":1047,"question":1069,"answer":1070,"language":10,"displayOrder":713,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1071,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":1066},"1625472c-0d6d-410d-9b36-79676b854760","Do I need an interview?","Most EB-3 applicants are required to attend an interview at a USCIS office or a U.S. embassy or consulate.",255,{"id":1073,"category":1047,"question":1074,"answer":1075,"language":10,"displayOrder":718,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1076,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":1066},"5676cd18-7a5f-4de3-9d9f-6698ee8b0c95","What are the costs for the I-485 step?","The foreign worker is typically responsible for costs associated with filing Form I-485. These expenses generally include the USCIS filing fee, biometrics fee, medical examination fee, and any additional USCIS related costs such as work or travel authorization fees.",256,{"id":1078,"category":1047,"question":1079,"answer":1080,"language":10,"displayOrder":723,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1081,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":1066},"54738ed3-9cf5-4740-bd96-6de8ea32ca8e","When can I apply for U.S. citizenship after I receive the Green Card through the EB-3 visa program?","After receiving your green card, you can apply for citizenship after 5 years of permanent residency, or after 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen.",257,{"id":1083,"category":1047,"question":1084,"answer":1085,"language":10,"displayOrder":729,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1086,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":1066},"a7a4294b-8f4d-4ff1-80d3-4112bc83a8f5","Where can I check my case status?","You can check the status of your I-140 or I-485 on the USCIS website using your 13-character receipt number.",258,{"id":1088,"category":1047,"question":1089,"answer":1090,"language":10,"displayOrder":734,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1091,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":1066},"7166197f-ab0f-426c-bb20-1647e4055c3a","What is Form I-485 for?","Form I-485 is the application used to adjust your status from nonimmigrant (temporary) visa holder to a lawful permanent resident (green card holder). Foreign nationals who are in the U.S. on certain types of temporary nonimmigrant visas, and wish to change to a different visa classification can file Form I-485 to adjust their status from nonimmigrant to a lawful permanent resident.",259,{"id":1093,"category":1047,"question":1094,"answer":1095,"language":10,"displayOrder":739,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1096,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":1066},"9433345e-a6d0-4502-ad74-5d92c7abbcc0","When should I-485 be filed?","All I-485 applications are filed when I-140 is concurrently filed or approved. Note that the foreign national must file I-485 prior to the expiration of their lawful status, found in Form I-94. Eligibility to file it will depend on the applicant’s priority date and the USCIS’s Adjustment of Status Application Visa Bulletin chart.",260,{"id":1098,"category":1047,"question":1099,"answer":1100,"language":10,"displayOrder":744,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1101,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":1066},"256ec78b-be81-4528-a898-774fc3f4fcaf","What is the filing fee of I-485?","Read the Paying USCIS Fees page (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.uscis.gov\u002Fforms\u002Fpaying-uscis-fees) for more details.",261,{"id":1103,"category":1047,"question":1104,"answer":1105,"language":10,"displayOrder":749,"isActive":12,"viewCount":11,"legacyFaqId":1106,"createdByUserId":68,"updatedByUserId":68,"createdAt":69,"updatedAt":1066},"c28fa918-881d-47d2-9299-bb385970c5ae","Can service fees or government filing fees change during the EB-3 process?","Yes, both the service fees and government filing fees may be subject to change at any time, depending on policy updates and other factors. Government filing fees are determined by U.S. immigration agencies and may change based on government regulations.",262,344,{"categories":1109},[1110,1111,1112,1114,1116,1117,1118,1120,1121,1122,1123,1124,1126],{"category":965,"count":123},{"category":31,"count":449},{"category":1113,"count":165},"eb3_additional",{"category":1115,"count":159},"i131",{"category":787,"count":226},{"category":1047,"count":473},{"category":1119,"count":141},"i765",{"category":64,"count":99},{"category":7,"count":177},{"category":1016,"count":99},{"category":483,"count":425},{"category":1125,"count":244},"ssn",{"category":924,"count":111}]