EB-3 Success Case: Taiwan Software Engineer Green Card via PERM
EB-3 Taiwan software engineer success: PERM, I-140, professional-category green card. Tech employment-based example.
Short answer: A Taiwan-born software engineer was sponsored in the professional EB-3 category: prevailing wage, recruitment, PERM, I-140, then permanent residence when the priority date was current. Matching degree to job minimums and detailed experience letters were central to a clean file.
Why it moved smoothly
Job minimums, ads, PERM and I-140 stayed consistent; bachelor’s degree and relevant experience were well documented; the employer stayed engaged. Taiwan birth generally follows worldwide chargeability in EB-3; once current, the case did not face a long extra wait. See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Milestones
| Stage | Result |
|---|---|
| PERM | Certified (no audit) |
| I-140 | Approved |
| Status | Green card completed |
Lessons
Tech roles still need real compliant recruitment—employer goodwill alone is not enough. Résumés and experience letters must not conflict with PERM minimums.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Taiwan engineers in the U.S. should treat “will you run PERM?” as part of retention talks. Align OPT/H-1B bridges with the PERM start date. Keep verifiable experience letters for every relevant role.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions
Is a U.S. master’s required?
Professionals usually need a bachelor’s or equivalent; whether a U.S. degree is required depends on the job and evaluation.
Can I still pursue EB-3 without H-1B?
Other status or overseas strategies may work if an employer sponsors—must be planned.
Is the wait long for Taiwan birth?
EB-3 often tracks worldwide numbers; always follow the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Can this case be copied?
Consistency and documentation can be modeled; employer will and timing differ—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.