EB-3 Success Case: Mainland China Hotel Housekeeping—Other Workers Green Card
EB-3 Other Workers mainland China housekeeping success: unskilled, family, green card after backlog.
Short answer: A mainland China-born applicant worked in hotel housekeeping under EB-3 Other Workers. After PERM and I-140, the case waited for numbers; in 2026 the principal and spouse completed the consular interview and received visas.
Milestones
| Stage | Timing | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment and ads | Sep–Dec 2017 | Completed |
| PERM filed | Jan 2018 | Receipt |
| PERM certified | Aug 2018 | Approved |
| I-140 approved | Jan 2019 | Approved |
| Waiting for numbers | 2019–2025 | 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
Family cases should keep civil documents valid during the wait so a current date is not lost to expired police certificates.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Check the Visa Bulletin monthly. Refresh spouse and children’s documents on the same cycle as the principal.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions
Does the spouse wait on the same backlog?
Derivatives usually follow the principal’s priority date but must each remain eligible.
Can the employer change during the wait?
Rules are strict; consult counsel before any job change.
Can this case be copied?
The path can be referenced; backlog 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.