EB-3 Success Case: Hong Kong Professional—Whole Family Approved at Consulate
EB-3 Hong Kong success case: professional PERM→family immigrant visas. Bachelor’s job match and overseas path example.
Short answer: A Hong Kong-born applicant held a bachelor’s degree matching the role and was sponsored as an EB-3 professional through PERM and I-140. When the priority date was current under the worldwide quota, the principal, spouse and children obtained immigrant visas through NVC and consular interview and entered as permanent residents.
Background and strategy
The job description clearly required a bachelor’s degree; the degree evaluation supported the field; ads and I-140 evidence aligned. The family wanted spouse and minor children on one plan, so derivative eligibility and timeline were checked before launch. Processing stayed mostly in Hong Kong on a full overseas path. See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Execution highlights
PERM recruitment records were complete; the worldwide bulletin was monitored after the priority date was set; when current, everyone’s civil documents and medical exams were ready. Interview answers matched the job and education file. Employer contact continued through the wait.
Outcome and lessons
The family was issued visas and entered. Hong Kong birth usually does not fall in the mainland China backlog column; when the job truly requires a degree, professional classification fits better than forcing “other workers.” A real employer remains the first condition.
Case snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Hong Kong |
| Category | EB-3 professional |
| Path | PERM → I-140 → consular |
| Family | Spouse and children |
| Result | Family immigrant visas |
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
When you hold a degree and the job requires one, align with the employer on the professional track. For family cases, reserve time for translations, civil documents and medicals. Worldwide dates change—use the bulletin; do not assume immediate visa availability forever.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
常见问题
Is Hong Kong EB-3 charged to China backlog?
Usually by place of birth; Hong Kong birth generally tracks the worldwide column, not mainland China.
Can children be included?
Unmarried children under 21 are usually derivatives; near-21 ages need CSPA assessment.
Must professionals have a bachelor’s?
The job must require a bachelor’s (or equivalent) and you must have it—backed by recruitment and I-140 evidence.
Can this case be copied?
Process reference only; different employers and bulletin dates mean results are not guaranteed.
官方资料来源
本文只提供一般信息，并非法律意见。移民规则及排期会变更，作决定前请先查阅上列官方资料。申请文件由担保雇主的美国持牌移民律师准备及递交。