EB-3 Success Case: India-Born Software Engineer Green Card
EB-3 India software engineer success: PERM, I-140, green card after backlog. India-born employment-based example.
Short answer: An India-born software engineer was sponsored in the EB-3 professional category through recruitment, PERM and I-140. India-born applicants in employment categories often face longer priority-date waits; this case completed I-485 adjustment once numbers were available.
Case notes
Degree matched job minimums, experience letters were specific, and PERM was not audited. The main variable was birthplace backlog; the family maintained lawful status and checked the Visa Bulletin regularly. See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Milestones
| Stage | Result |
|---|---|
| PERM / I-140 | Certified and approved |
| Backlog | Advanced per bulletin |
| I-485 | Green card approved |
Lessons
India-born applicants should build “possibly multi-year wait” into financial and status planning. After I-140 approval, status bridges (H-1B extensions, etc.) and AC21 conditions deserve early counsel.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Explain possible multi-year timing to the employer before starting. Keep full PERM/I-140 approval records for job changes or RFEs. Follow the official monthly Visa Bulletin—not social-media rumors.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions
Is EB-3 always very long for India birth?
Employment-based backlogs have often been long historically; the monthly Visa Bulletin is the authority—not a single fixed number.
Would EB-2 be faster?
It depends on credentials and employer will; EB-2 can also back up—compare case by case.
Can I change jobs during the backlog?
Only within strict rules such as AC21 when they apply—consult before switching.
Can this case be copied?
Documentation methods can be referenced; backlog and employer will vary—timing is not guaranteed.
Official sources
General information only, not legal advice. Immigration rules and the Visa Bulletin change; check the official sources above before you decide. Petitions are prepared and filed by the sponsoring employer’s licensed U.S. immigration attorney.