EB-3 Success Case: Brazil Cafeteria Helper—Other Workers Green Card
EB-3 Other Workers Brazil cafeteria success: unskilled role, PERM timeline, 2026 green card.
Short answer: The applicant worked as an institutional cafeteria helper (prep support, cleaning, running food), under EB-3 Other Workers (unskilled), with PERM minimums below two years of skilled experience. After recruitment, PERM and I-140, a consular immigrant visa was issued in 2026.
Milestones
| Stage | Timing | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment and ads | Nov 2020–Feb 2021 | Completed |
| PERM filed | Mar 2021 | Receipt |
| PERM certified | Nov 2021 | Approved |
| I-140 approved | May 2022 | Approved |
| Waiting for numbers | 2022–2025 | Bulletin movement |
| NVC / medical | Dec 2025–Feb 2026 | Qualified |
| Interview | Apr 2026 | Visa |
| Entry | May 2026 | Completed |
See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Lessons
Keep the job description unskilled—do not draft it as a chef role requiring long culinary training.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Budget certified translation for Portuguese documents. Follow the Visa Bulletin for Other Workers numbers.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions
Is cafeteria work Other Workers?
Often yes if minimums are under two years of skilled experience; the PERM text controls.
Can family be included?
Qualifying spouse and unmarried children under 21 are usually derivatives.
Can this case be copied?
The path can be referenced; results are 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.