US EB-3 Immigration for Taiwanese Applicants (2026)
EB-3 needs a U.S. employer offering a permanent full-time job. The Other Workers final action date for Taiwan is January 1, 2022 (October 2026 bulletin).
Short answer: EB-3 is the third employment-based preference. It requires a U.S. employer to offer a genuine permanent full-time job and to complete labor certification (PERM) and Form I-140; self-petition is not available. In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin the EB-3 Other Workers final action date for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau is January 1, 2022, so the total timeline is measured in years.
What are the three EB-3 groups?
EB-3 covers skilled workers (jobs requiring at least 2 years of experience or training), professionals (jobs requiring a bachelor's degree) and Other Workers: permanent, full-time jobs requiring less than 2 years of training or experience, such as hospitality, warehouse and food service work. Other Workers is the category our portal's job matches fall under. See who qualifies for EB-3 Other Workers and our jobs page. Unlike EB-1A or EB-2 NIW, self-petition is not available for EB-3; a genuine, long-term job offer is required.
What is the basic process?
The employer first requests a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor, then conducts recruitment and files the PERM labor certification. After approval, the employer (through its attorney) files Form I-140 with USCIS. Then comes the wait for a visa number. When the priority date is eligible, applicants in the U.S. who qualify may file Form I-485; most applicants living in Taiwan or Hong Kong use NVC and consular processing. USCIS announces each month whether the Final Action or Dates for Filing chart applies. PERM and I-140 alone can take more than a year (see DOL FLAG and USCIS processing times). For the full sequence, read EB-3 process from PERM to green card.
How long is the wait for Taiwanese applicants now?
Taiwan-born applicants are in All Chargeability Areas (worldwide). In the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-3 Other Workers final action date for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau is January 1, 2022 (Dates for Filing June 1, 2022); the November 2026 bulletin moves it to June 1, 2022. Skilled workers and professionals have their own dates, so check the bulletin. Your priority date (for PERM-based cases, the date the PERM was filed with the Department of Labor) must be earlier than the final action date before the visa can be issued. Dates can advance, stall or move backward, and nobody can guarantee timing.
EB-3 key points
| Item | Description |
| Eligible groups | Skilled workers, professionals, Other Workers |
| Employer required? | Yes, permanent full-time job offer; no self-petition |
| Labor certification | PERM generally required; the employer must pay the costs by law |
| Taiwan backlog | Other Workers final action date January 1, 2022 (October 2026 bulletin) |
| Family | Spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be derivatives |
What should I confirm before applying?
Confirm that a real sponsoring employer and a genuine permanent job are in place, that the job's minimum requirements match your background, and that the employer will pay all PERM costs as the law requires. If your qualifications are higher, read the EB-3 vs EB-2 comparison. Backlogs change, so confirm the timeline with the employer's attorney before anything starts. For employer duties, see employer sponsorship explained.
Last updated: 30 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Which waiting line do Taiwanese applicants join?
Taiwan-born applicants are in the worldwide column shared by most countries. The Other Workers final action date is set by the monthly Visa Bulletin; it was January 1, 2022 in October 2026.
Can I apply for EB-3 on my own?
No. EB-3 requires a U.S. employer to offer a permanent full-time job and to complete PERM and I-140.
Can my spouse and children come with me?
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 can generally be derivative beneficiaries. Confirm details with an attorney.
How long does the whole process take?
PERM and I-140 alone can take more than a year, and the visa wait comes on top. It is usually measured in years, and nobody can promise a specific timeline.
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.