Applying for EB-3 is a big step for you and for the family that comes with you. Before you book a call, take a few minutes to read who can apply, who travels with you, and what could disqualify you. We'd rather you know up front than find out months later. Final EB-3 visa eligibility is decided by U.S. government authorities, not by us.
These are our program's intake criteria. Meeting them does not guarantee EB-3 approval — that decision belongs to USCIS and the U.S. Department of State. But not meeting them means the program isn't right for you right now.
Currently for Filipino candidates applying from the Philippines. Other nationalities, or applicants already inside the U.S., should consult an immigration attorney directly.
No upper age limit. You must be physically able to do the role you're matched to.
You don't need to be fluent. You do need to understand workplace instructions and handle the consular interview in English. The eligibility call is in English.
Our network covers hospitality (front of house and back of house), warehouse, greenhouse, and light industrial roles. If you only want specialized or professional work, the program isn't a fit.
Past denials or overstays don't automatically disqualify you, but they must be disclosed up front. Hiding immigration history is the fastest way to lose a case.
EB-3 from the Philippines has multi-year waits driven by the U.S. visa bulletin. You must stay available and ready to travel when your case becomes current.
Minor traffic issues are usually fine. Serious convictions — violence, drug trafficking, fraud — typically bar U.S. entry. Disclose anything that could appear on a background check.
All EB-3 applicants must pass a medical exam at a USCIS-approved physician. Some untreated conditions can delay or block a visa.
When your case becomes current, they travel with you. They are not separate filings — they are derivatives on your application. No one else can be added.
Included as a derivative on your case. Travels with you when your case becomes current. Eligible for U.S. work authorization in their own right after arrival.
Included as derivatives. Must remain unmarried and under 21 at the time of visa issuance to qualify on your case. Children who marry or "age out" before that point follow a separate path.
Any children born in the U.S. after you arrive are U.S. citizens by birthright. They are not part of your EB-3 case — they don't need to be. They are citizens automatically.
Some of the below are temporary — they may change with time or proper documentation. Others are hard stops. Disclose everything up front so we can route you correctly instead of starting a case that fails later.
If you currently have an open U.S. immigration case, a pending removal, or an outstanding bar, you need direct counsel — not a new program enrollment — before any new petition is filed.
Violent felonies, drug trafficking, fraud, and certain other convictions create permanent or long-term bars to U.S. entry. Some are waivable; many are not. Honest disclosure is required so an attorney can assess.
Specific untreated communicable diseases (e.g., active untreated tuberculosis), incomplete required vaccinations, and a small set of other medical findings can delay or bar visa issuance. Most are treatable; some require waivers.
Lying on prior visa applications (or in your current one) is one of the most common reasons EB-3 cases fail at consular interview, even years after filing. Past mistakes are sometimes recoverable; ongoing misrepresentation is not.
From the Philippines, EB-3 currently involves a multi-year wait driven by the U.S. visa bulletin. Candidates who need a U.S. job in months, not years, are not the right fit for this pathway.
This page is informational, not legal advice. Most Solutions is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation to candidates. EB-3 eligibility is determined under U.S. immigration law by USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, and consular officers — not by Most Solutions. Timelines depend on the U.S. visa bulletin and can change.
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