EB-3 Success Case: Thailand Kitchen Utility—Other Workers Green Card
EB-3 Other Workers Thailand kitchen success: unskilled utility, PERM timeline, 2026 green card.
Short answer: The applicant worked as restaurant kitchen utility/helper (dishwashing, prep support, running food) under EB-3 Other Workers, without a two-year skilled culinary requirement. After PERM and I-140, the visa was completed in 2026.
Milestones
| Stage | Timing | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment and ads | Dec 2020–Mar 2021 | Completed |
| PERM filed | Apr 2021 | Receipt |
| PERM certified | Dec 2021 | Approved |
| I-140 approved | Jul 2022 | Approved |
| Waiting for numbers | 2022–2026 | Bulletin movement |
| NVC / medical | Jan–Mar 2026 | Qualified |
| Interview | May 2026 | Visa |
| Entry | Jun 2026 | Completed |
See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Lessons
Job text must stay unskilled—avoid head-chef wording or professional license requirements.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Certify-translate Thai documents. Confirm the employer offers year-round full-time hours, not purely seasonal work.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a chef EB-3?
Chef roles needing 2+ years skilled experience may be skilled worker; utility roles are usually Other Workers.
Can children be included?
Unmarried children under 21 are usually derivatives; watch age and CSPA.
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.