Our cases in motion

The steps every EB-3 Other Worker case moves through

Soon this page will show how many of our cases are at each step. Here is what each step means.

1. 1

   Wage set for the job PWD

   The U.S. Department of Labor sets the minimum wage the employer must pay for the role.

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2. 2

   Job approved by the Department of Labor PERM

   The Department of Labor confirms the employer tested the local job market and can hire from abroad.

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3. 3

   Employer petition filed I-140

   The employer files a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to sponsor the candidate.

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4. 4

   Employer petition approved I-140

   USCIS approves the employer's petition.

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5. 5

   Visa paperwork submitted NVC

   The candidate's documents go to the National Visa Center, which prepares the case for the visa interview.

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6. 6

   Visa interview scheduled Interview

   The U.S. embassy or consulate sets a date for the candidate's interview.

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