EB-3 Success Case: Taiwanese Engineer Obtains Green Card Through Employer Sponsorship
A Taiwan-born software engineer completed PERM and I-140 with a U.S. employer, then adjusted status in the U.S. once the priority date was current, obtaining green cards with the spouse. The case shows the importance of matching job requirements to education and keeping recruitment records consistent.
Short answer: A Taiwan-born software engineer holding a bachelor’s degree was sponsored by a U.S. technology company under the EB-3 professional category. After PERM and I-140, and once the priority date allowed filing, Form I-485 was filed in the U.S. and both the principal and spouse received green cards. The case highlights matching the job to the degree and keeping recruitment records consistent.
Applicant background
The applicant was born in Taiwan, held a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field and had already worked in the United States for several years on a work visa. The employer offered a permanent full-time software engineering role that clearly required a bachelor’s degree. The family wanted to resolve status for both the principal and the spouse in one process. See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Key preparation and process
The employer completed the prevailing wage and required recruitment; PERM was approved and the priority date was set. At I-140, degree evaluation and experience evidence were submitted and aligned with the recruitment ads. After waiting for the priority date, I-485 was filed when the bulletin allowed, with the spouse included.
Outcome and lessons
After I-485 approval, the principal and spouse obtained permanent residence. Success factors included a clear match between job and degree, consistent PERM documents and continued employer cooperation. Taiwanese applicants are in the worldwide quota and must still monitor backlog changes.
Case highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Taiwan |
| Category | EB-3 professional |
| Position | Software engineer (bachelor’s required) |
| Key steps | PERM → I-140 → I-485 |
| Family | Spouse approved together |
| Success factors | Document consistency, employer support |
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Taiwanese professionals already working in the U.S. whose employers are willing to sponsor can evaluate the EB-3 professional or skilled-worker path. Before starting, confirm that the job’s minimum requirements match education and experience. Recruitment and ad content at the PERM stage must be traceable. Set a joint timeline with the employer and counsel and allow for backlog movement.
Data current as of October 2026.
This article is general information only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Individual results vary.
常见问题
Must the applicant be in the U.S. to pursue EB-3?
No. Consular processing from Taiwan or elsewhere is possible, but a U.S. employer sponsor is still required.
Can the spouse get a green card together?
Yes. The spouse may usually be included as a derivative beneficiary.
What if PERM is denied?
Options may include re-recruitment or appeal depending on the reason, but the timeline will extend; getting it right the first time is better.
Is the wait long for Taiwanese applicants?
They are in the worldwide quota, which currently has cutoff dates; actual wait depends on the priority date and the bulletin.
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。