EB-3 Success Case: India Warehouse Helper—Other Workers Green Card
EB-3 Other Workers India warehouse success: unskilled packing role, backlog, 2026 green card.
Short answer: The applicant worked in warehouse packing and support, under EB-3 Other Workers. The employer completed PERM and I-140; after the priority date became current, I-485 was approved in 2026.
Milestones
| Stage | Timing | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment and ads | Nov 2012–Feb 2013 | Completed |
| PERM filed | Mar 2013 | Receipt |
| PERM certified | Nov 2013 | Approved |
| I-140 approved | May 2014 | Approved |
| Waiting for numbers | 2014–2025 | Bulletin movement |
| I-485 filed | Dec 2025 | Receipt |
| EAD issued | Mar 2026 | Card issued |
| I-485 approved | Oct 2026 | Green card |
See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration. India birth in Other Workers can still face quota pressure—check the bulletin monthly.
Lessons
Unskilled cases can still wait long for numbers; plan status and family life after I-140 approval.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Avoid PERM wording that implies two years on complex systems (easily read as skilled). Keep full priority-date records.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions
Is Other Workers backlog long for India?
Often under pressure; follow the Other Workers rows in the Visa Bulletin.
Are all warehouse jobs unskilled?
It depends on minimum education/experience; equipment operation or supervisory duties can change classification.
Can I work in the U.S. while waiting?
Only with separate work authorization; an EAD may be available after I-485.
Can this case be copied?
Structure can be referenced; backlog timing cannot be 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.