EB-3 Success Case: Mainland China Food-Processing Line—Other Workers Green Card
EB-3 Other Workers mainland China food processing success: unskilled line work, backlog, 2026 green card.
Short answer: A mainland China-born applicant worked on a food-plant packing and production-support line under EB-3 Other Workers. After PERM, I-140 and a priority-date wait, a consular immigrant visa was issued in 2026.
Milestones
| Stage | Timing | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment and ads | Jul–Oct 2018 | Completed |
| PERM filed | Nov 2018 | Receipt |
| PERM certified | Jun 2019 | Approved |
| I-140 approved | Dec 2019 | Approved |
| Waiting for numbers | 2019–2026 | Bulletin movement |
| NVC / medical | May–Jul 2026 | Qualified |
| Interview | Sep 2026 | Visa |
| Entry | Oct 2026 | Completed |
See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Lessons
Do not write complex machine-operator seniority into line roles if you need an Other Workers classification.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Process China notarizations and police certificates by city of residence. Re-check document validity when numbers approach current.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
常见问题
Is food-plant work unskilled?
If minimums are under two years of skilled experience, it usually falls under Other Workers—the PERM controls.
Is an English test required?
Not uniformly under immigration law; employer and interview needs are separate.
Can this case be copied?
The path can be referenced; backlog varies by person.
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。