EB-3 FAQ

The USCIS EB-3 page does not state a maximum age for the principal worker. What matters is that you can do the full-time job the employer is sponsoring and meet the requirements written in the PERM case. According to USCIS, the worker must also meet any education, training or experience requirements of that specific job. Each employer and each position has its own requirements, so for your specific situation please ask an immigration attorney or a consulting firm.

Links: Is EB-3 right for you? · What is EB-3?

Sources: uscis.gov – Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3 · travel.state.gov – Employment-Based Immigrant Visas (checked Nov 2, 2026)

The EB-3 unskilled group (Other Workers) is for jobs that need less than 2 years of training or experience and are not seasonal or temporary. So a university degree or trade skill is usually not required. You only need to meet the requirements (if any) that the employer lists in the PERM case for that position.

Links: What is EB-3? · Is EB-3 right for you? · Glossary: Other Workers · Glossary: PERM

Sources: uscis.gov – Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3 (Other Workers: “less than 2 years training or experience”) · travel.state.gov – Employment-Based Immigrant Visas (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

Many EB-3 unskilled positions do not require strong English. Still, basic conversational English will help you at the interview and in daily work and life in the US. Specific requirements depend on each job – according to USCIS, the worker must meet the requirements of that specific job; check the job details or ask a consulting firm.

Links: Is EB-3 right for you? · Open jobs

Sources: uscis.gov – Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3 · travel.state.gov – Employment-Based Immigrant Visas – no English requirement is listed on these pages for EB-3 Other Workers (checked Nov 2, 2026)

Every applicant (including an accompanying spouse and children) must have a medical exam and the required vaccinations at a clinic designated by the US Embassy/Consulate. The results are reviewed by the designated physician and the consular officer; EB-3 Vietnam cannot assess them for you. If you are worried about a specific condition, ask an immigration attorney or a consulting firm before you start.

Links: Is EB-3 right for you? (question 4) · What EB-3 fees include

Sources: travel.state.gov – Medical Examination FAQs (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

Everyone aged 16 or older must submit a police certificate, and your past visa history is also reviewed at the interview. These situations need an immigration attorney to look at your specific case; EB-3 Vietnam cannot judge them for you. Most important of all: declare everything honestly and completely from the start.

Links: Is EB-3 right for you? (question 4) · 7 signs of a trustworthy EB-3 provider

Sources: travel.state.gov – Step 7: Collect Civil Documents (police certificates from age 16) (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

People already in the US may be able to file Form I-485 (adjustment of status) inside the US instead of interviewing at a consulate. Whether you are eligible depends heavily on your visa status and immigration history. For this situation, please ask an immigration attorney or a consulting firm; EB-3 Vietnam can make an introduction if you wish.

Links: What is EB-3? · Glossary: I-485 · Why you cannot pick your own employer (changing employers)

Sources: uscis.gov – Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants · uscis.gov – Form I-485 (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

There are three groups: service fees under your contract with the consulting firm/attorney; government fees (visa fee, USCIS Immigrant Fee…) charged per person; and personal costs such as the medical exam, documents, translation, airfare and initial settling-in. PERM costs, by regulation, are paid by the employer. A detailed table of who pays what is on the EB-3 Fees page.

Links: What EB-3 fees include · Why you cannot pick your own employer

Sources: 20 CFR 656.12 (dol.gov – Permanent Labor Certification) · travel.state.gov – Fees for Visa Services · uscis.gov – USCIS Immigrant Fee (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

You do not have to pay in one lump sum. The programs EB-3 Vietnam refers you to offer monthly installments (with an initial deposit) or payments tied to case milestones; flexible monthly payment plans available. The official amounts, schedule and terms are in the contract you sign with the consulting firm; read it carefully before signing.

Links: What EB-3 fees include (section “7 questions to ask when you get a quote”)

The main ones are the immigrant visa application fee paid when the case reaches NVC (one per person, non-refundable) and the USCIS Immigrant Fee paid after you receive the visa so your green card can be produced; premium processing for I-140 is optional. Fees can change, so check the current amounts directly on the official pages. When you get a quote, ask clearly which fees are included and which you pay yourself.

Links: What EB-3 fees include · Glossary: NVC · Glossary: I-140

Sources: travel.state.gov – Fees for Visa Services · uscis.gov – USCIS Immigrant Fee · uscis.gov – I-140 (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

No. EB-3 Vietnam does not charge you anything and does not collect money on anyone’s behalf. All fees are collected by the consulting firm under their contract; only transfer money to an account in the exact name of the firm stated in the contract, and keep the receipts. If anyone claiming to be EB-3 Vietnam asks you to transfer money, report it to EB-3 Vietnam right away.

Links: 7 signs of a trustworthy EB-3 provider (sign 6) · About EB-3 Vietnam

Sources: uscis.gov – Common Scams (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

Refunds follow the consulting firm’s contract, and every firm is different. Many contracts give no refund once work has started, so ask about and read this clause carefully before signing. If needed, have an independent attorney review the contract for you.

Links: What EB-3 fees include · 7 signs of a trustworthy EB-3 provider (sign 4)

Sources: None – this is a contract term, not a government rule.

There is no fixed number. The case goes through PERM, I-140, the wait for the Visa Bulletin, and then the interview; each step has its own processing time and the visa dates change every month. The whole process usually takes years, so be prepared for a long wait. The home page has a reference estimator based on the current dates.

Links: EB-3 process · Paperwork and visa queue run in parallel · What is the Visa Bulletin? · Wait-time estimator (home page)

Sources: travel.state.gov – Visa Bulletin · flag.dol.gov – Processing Times · uscis.gov – Processing Times (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

The Visa Bulletin is a schedule the US Department of State publishes every month, showing which Priority Dates are current. For November 2026, EB-3 Other Workers for people born in Vietnam (All Chargeability Areas): Chart A (Final Action Date) is Jun 1, 2022 and Chart B (Dates for Filing) is Jul 1, 2022. These dates can move forward, stay the same or move back.

Links: What is the Visa Bulletin? · Visa Bulletin November 2026 · Glossary: Final Action Date · Glossary: Dates for Filing

Sources: travel.state.gov – Visa Bulletin for November 2026, “Other Workers”, All Chargeability (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

For EB-3, your Priority Date is usually the date the employer filed your PERM case with the US Department of Labor. It is shown on your I-140 notice; compare it with Chart A of the Visa Bulletin each month. Ask your consulting firm for your PERM and I-140 case numbers so you can check them yourself.

Links: What is the Visa Bulletin? · How to check PERM · How to check I-140 · Glossary: Priority Date

Sources: travel.state.gov – Visa Bulletin · dol.gov – Permanent Labor Certification (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

Premium processing only speeds up the decision on the I-140 petition; it does not speed up the visa queue in the Visa Bulletin. Nobody can buy a place in the queue. USCIS warns that anyone promising “faster processing if you pay extra” is a sign of a scam.

Links: What EB-3 fees include · 7 signs of a trustworthy EB-3 provider (sign 3)

Sources: uscis.gov – How Do I Request Premium Processing? · uscis.gov – Common Scams (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

No. Nobody can guarantee a visa, a green card or a timeline, because the decisions belong to US immigration agencies and the visa dates change every month. Be careful with anyone who promises a “guaranteed approval” or “a green card within X months”.

Links: 7 signs of a trustworthy EB-3 provider · Paperwork and visa queue run in parallel

Sources: uscis.gov – Common Scams (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

Yes. Under US immigration law (INA 203(d)), your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can come with you or join you later on the same EB-3 case, with the same Priority Date. Parents, siblings, and children who are married or 21 and older do not qualify as derivatives. Each accompanying person has their own costs (visa fee, medical exam, documents, airfare) – these add up, so plan for them in advance.

Links: What EB-3 fees include (section “Bringing your family”) · Is EB-3 right for you? (question 5)

Sources: travel.state.gov – Employment-Based Immigrant Visas · travel.state.gov – Visa Bulletin (citing INA 203(d)) (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

US law has the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), which can help some children still count as a “child” after turning 21, provided they remain unmarried. The CSPA age calculation is complex and depends on the specific dates in your case. If your child is close to 21, ask an immigration attorney or a consulting firm as early as possible.

Links: Glossary: CSPA

Sources: uscis.gov – Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) (applies to employment-based derivatives; INA 203(h)) (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

In the US, school-age children can attend public school from kindergarten through grade 12 in the area where the family lives. Public schools usually do not charge tuition. Information on schools and English classes for children and adults in each city is in the City living guide.

Links: City living guide (section 6 “For families”)

Sources: uscis.gov – Education and Child Care (free public school from kindergarten through grade 12) · USCIS M-618 – Welcome to the United States (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

Your spouse and children can come with you or join you later (“following to join”) if the relationship (marriage, parent–child) existed before you became a permanent resident (got your green card) and still exists when they enter the US. If you marry or have a child after you have your green card, that person does not follow your EB-3 case; you need to file a separate family petition (Form I-130). For your family’s situation, ask an immigration attorney or a consulting firm.

Links: Glossary: Dependent / Derivative

Sources: travel.state.gov – Visa Bulletin (INA 203(d) “accompanying or following to join”) · uscis.gov – Policy Manual Vol. 6, Part B, Ch. 2 · USCIS – Form I-824 instructions (accessed Nov 2, 2026)

EB-3 Vietnam is an independent information & referral site about the US EB-3 immigrant visa, mainly the Other Workers (unskilled) group, for Vietnamese people. EB-3 Vietnam gathers jobs, the Visa Bulletin and USCIS/DOL news with sources, and only refers you to a consulting firm with your consent. EB-3 Vietnam is not a law firm, not a government agency and does not give legal advice.

Links: About EB-3 Vietnam · Transparency

No. EB-3 Vietnam is not a sponsor and does not take on or employ workers. The sponsor is the US employer; the case is handled by the consulting firm and attorneys under their contract. Read more about why you choose among the positions employers have open.

Links: Why you cannot pick your own employer · About EB-3 Vietnam

EB-3 Vietnam may receive a referral fee from consulting firms; you never pay EB-3 Vietnam anything. Some service links in the “Moving to the US” section are referral links and are clearly marked there.

Links: Transparency · About EB-3 Vietnam

EB-3 Vietnam keeps only minimal data: your name, contact channel, needs and general situation. Your information is passed to a consulting firm only with your consent, and EB-3 Vietnam does not sell data. You can ask to see, correct or delete your data at any time (under Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Law 91/2025/QH15).

Links: Transparency · Privacy policy

Sources: Vietnam Law 91/2025/QH15 (see our Privacy policy)

No. Do not send your passport, ID card or photos of documents to EB-3 Vietnam; we only need your name and what you are looking for. EB-3 Vietnam does not hold anyone’s passport or original documents. Documents go to the consulting firm only when you sign a contract, and no trustworthy firm keeps your original passport.

Links: Privacy policy · 7 signs of a trustworthy EB-3 provider (sign 7)