EB-3 news
Visa bulletin changes, policy updates and practical guides.
November 2026 Visa Bulletin: where the EB-3 categories stand
China-born Other Workers are at October 2019; professionals and skilled workers at January 2022. USCIS is using the Dates for Filing chart this month.
Who pays for PERM? Understanding 20 CFR 656.12
All labor certification costs, including the employer’s attorney fees and recruitment ads, must be paid by the employer. Workers may pay costs on their own side.
Professional, skilled or other worker: how the EB-3 categories work
The category depends on the job’s minimum requirements, not on your degree.