EB-3 Success Case: Taiwanese Skilled Worker Approved from Overseas
A skilled worker in Taiwan was sponsored by a U.S. manufacturer under the EB-3 skilled-worker category, completed PERM and I-140, and obtained immigrant visas with the family after consular processing. The case shows that overseas filing is viable when experience evidence is solid.
Short answer: A Taiwanese skilled worker with more than 2 years of relevant experience was sponsored by a U.S. manufacturing company under the EB-3 skilled-worker category. After PERM and I-140, and once the priority date was current, the applicant completed NVC and consular steps and obtained immigrant visas together with the spouse and children. The case shows that overseas applications work when experience evidence is sufficient.
Applicant background
The applicant had long worked in a technical role in Taiwan and had accumulated more than 2 years of experience matching the job requirements, but had not yet moved to the United States. A U.S. employer needed the role filled permanently and was willing to run the PERM process. The family wanted the principal and dependents to relocate together. See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Key preparation and process
The employer completed recruitment and PERM; the applicant supplied detailed employment letters and verifiable experience descriptions. After I-140 approval and the priority-date wait, the case moved through the NVC, medical exam and interview, and immigrant visas were issued.
Outcome and lessons
The principal and qualifying family members received immigrant visas and entered as permanent residents. Success rested on experience that clearly met the PERM job requirements and on complete translation and certification of overseas documents. Taiwanese applicants still in Taiwan can complete the full process when the employer remains engaged.
Case highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Taiwan |
| Location during process | Taiwan |
| Category | EB-3 skilled worker |
| Key steps | PERM → I-140 → NVC / consular |
| Family | Spouse and children approved together |
| Success factors | Solid experience evidence, employer support |
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Applicants in Taiwan can actively seek U.S. employers willing to sponsor and should organise verifiable experience documents early. The experience required by the PERM job must match the résumé. Allow time at the consular stage for medical exams, police certificates and translations. Confirm with the employer that the position will remain open during the wait, and use counsel to coordinate cross-border documents.
Data current as of October 2026.
This article is general information only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions
Can EB-3 be filed while the applicant is still in Taiwan?
Yes. With a U.S. employer sponsor, PERM and I-140 can be completed and followed by consular processing.
What experience do skilled workers need?
The job must require at least 2 years of training or experience, and the applicant must prove that requirement is met.
Can the family interview together?
The spouse and qualifying children are usually included in the same visa application.
What if the employer withdraws during the backlog?
The job offer must remain valid; withdrawal can jeopardise the case, so ongoing communication and contingency planning are important.
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.