See Every Milestone.Know What Happens Next.
A practical, step-by-step roadmap for U.S. employers and international caregivers—from job definition and PERM to immigrant visa interview and arrival.
Follow the journey from left to right.
Select a milestone to see its purpose, the documents usually needed, who takes action, and what can affect timing. This illustrates a consular processing case; adjustment of status in the U.S. follows a different path.
Know What To Prepare. At Every Milestone.
Choose one of the eight EB-3 milestones, then select the employer, applicant or recruiter view. Checklists explain typical evidence, who prepares it and what needs confirmation. Exact document lists depend on the petition, nationality, consular post and legal counsel.
Typical Documents & Responsibilities
These checkboxes are for personal planning on this page only. They are not saved or transmitted. Upload real documents only through an approved secure case portal.
Three checklists for different responsibilities.
For the U.S. employer
Common supporting materials, depending on counsel's instructions.
For the caregiver
Exact requirements vary by country, category and consulate.
At the visa interview
Always follow the specific embassy appointment instructions.
This is a local planning checklist only: checking a box does not save or transmit personal information.
Two different clocks run through an EB-3 case.
Processing clock
Employer preparation, PWD, recruitment, PERM review, I-140 and consular scheduling are separate processes with changing queues.
PERM DOL recent reference: 303 calendar daysAverage for analyst review determinations reported for August 2026; not a prediction for a newly filed case.Visa bulletin clock
Even with an approved I-140, an immigrant visa cannot be issued until the applicable priority date is eligible under the Final Action Dates chart, subject to all other requirements.
Skilled EB-3 and Other Workers are separate.Nationality/chargeability, category and monthly movement matter. Dates can retrogress.Illustrative Final Action Dates
For All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed (not China, India, Mexico or Philippines): EB-3 Skilled/Professional: June 15, 2024 · Other Workers: June 1, 2022. These dates are not the same as NVC Dates for Filing.
October 2026 is the current month at the time of this revision; November 2026 is the published upcoming bulletin.Government sources & updates
These references are the official source of truth. Processing data should be rechecked whenever a visitor returns; this preview does not automatically sync live government updates.
Educational overview; official government guidance should be rechecked before preparing or submitting documents. No individual case estimate, visa issuance, eligibility or legal outcome is guaranteed. Consult qualified immigration counsel for the specific case, applicable rules, forms, recruitment procedures and deadlines.
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Explore a simulated portal showing role-specific milestone views. This is a concept, not a live case tracker.
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