EB-3 Success Case: Philippines Hotel Housekeeping—Other Workers Green Card
EB-3 Other Workers success: Philippines hotel housekeeping, PERM, I-140, 2026 green card. Unskilled worker path.
Short answer: A Philippines-born applicant was hired for hotel housekeeping/support, classified as EB-3 Other Workers (unskilled), which does not require two years of skilled experience. After recruitment, PERM and I-140, the consulate issued an immigrant visa.
Milestones
| Stage | Timing | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment and ads | Oct 2020–Jan 2021 | Completed |
| PERM filed | Feb 2021 | Receipt |
| PERM certified | Oct 2021 | Approved |
| I-140 approved | Apr 2022 | Approved |
| Waiting for numbers | 2022–2026 | Bulletin movement |
| NVC / medical | Feb–Apr 2026 | Qualified |
| Interview | Jun 2026 | Visa |
| Entry | Jul 2026 | Completed |
See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration. Other Workers numbers still follow the Visa Bulletin.
Lessons
Unskilled cases still need a real job, compliant recruitment and long-term employer will. Other Workers does not mean “no paperwork.”
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Confirm the PERM minimums are truly under the two-year skilled threshold so the case is not treated as skilled without proof. Prepare derivative documents on the same timeline as the principal.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions
Is Other Workers easier?
Experience thresholds are lower, but PERM, I-140 and visa numbers still apply—and this subcategory has limited numbers.
Must it be a hotel job?
No; any qualifying permanent full-time unskilled role may work, depending on employer and duties.
Is the backlog longer?
Other Workers often faces separate quota pressure—follow the Visa Bulletin.
Can this case be copied?
The path can be referenced; employer will and backlog vary.
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.