EB-3 Visa
Mechanical Engineer Approved Through Employer-Sponsored PERM- Based EB-3 Professional Petition
Case Overview
The beneficiary was a mechanical engineer with several years of experience working in
manufacturing and production environments. His professional background included
designing production workflows, improving quality control systems, and supporting
operational efficiency across industrial processes.
Over the course of his career, he had contributed to projects that improved manufacturing
output, reduced defects, and enhanced process reliability. His work supported business
operations requiring consistent performance, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective
production systems.
A U.S.-based employer identified the beneficiary as a strong fit for a full-time engineering
role that required at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field. The employer initiated the
permanent labor certification (PERM) process to sponsor the beneficiary for an employment-
based green card under the EB-3 category.
VISA
EB-3 Professional (PERM-Based Green Card)
FIELD
Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Systems
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
Mid-Level Engineer
OUTCOME
Approved
CORE EXPERTISE
Production systems optimization, quality control, process engineering
The Challenge
Unlike EB-1A or EB-2 NIW cases, the EB-3 category is strictly employer-driven and
requires full compliance with the PERM labor certification process administered by the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL).
The primary challenge in this case was ensuring that:
- The job requirements were accurately defined and compliant with DOL standards
- The recruitment process was conducted in good faith to test the U.S. labor market
- No qualified, willing, and available U.S. workers were identified for the role
Additionally, strict documentation standards had to be met to demonstrate that hiring the
foreign national would not adversely affect U.S. workers’ wages and working conditions.
Legal Strategy & Case Positioning
The case was structured around a clear employer-employee relationship, with the U.S.
employer demonstrating a legitimate need for the position and the beneficiary meeting all
minimum qualifications.
The legal strategy focused on:
- Defining the role in a way that aligned with standard industry practices
- Ensuring that the minimum requirements (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) were justified and not tailored to the beneficiary
- Conducting a fully compliant PERM recruitment process, including job advertisements, prevailing wage determination, and labor market testing
Following PERM approval, the petition was filed with USCIS under the EB-3 Professional
category using Form I-140, establishing that the employer had the ability to pay the offered
wage and that the beneficiary met all educational and experience requirements.
Evidence Framework
The petition was supported by a structured evidentiary record, including:
- Approved PERM Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor
- Documentation of the recruitment process, including job postings and results
- Proof of the employer’s ability to pay the offered wage (financial statements, tax returns)
- Educational credentials confirming the beneficiary’s bachelor’s degree equivalency
- Employment records demonstrating relevant professional experience
This documentation collectively satisfied both DOL and USCIS requirements for EB-3
classification.
Outcome
The PERM application was approved by the Department of Labor after successful completion
of the labor market test. Subsequently, USCIS approved the EB-3 I-140 immigrant petition,
confirming that all statutory and regulatory requirements had been met.
The case proceeded smoothly through both stages, demonstrating full compliance with
employer-sponsored green card procedures under the EB-3 category.
Why This Case Matters
This case highlights the importance of precision and compliance in EB-3 petitions. Unlike
self-petition categories, EB-3 requires strict adherence to regulatory procedures, particularly
in the PERM stage.
It demonstrates that successful outcomes depend not only on the beneficiary’s qualifications
but also on:
- Properly structured job roles
- Transparent and compliant recruitment efforts
- Strong employer documentation
The case reflects the firm’s ability to manage end-to-end PERM-based filings, ensuring
accuracy at every stage and delivering successful outcomes under one of the most process-
driven U.S. immigration categories.