United States of America
EB-3 Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers processing time
PERM labor certification + I-140 stages typically 12–36 months combined; visa-bulletin backlogs for India add substantial further waits.
Typical window
1.0 years – 3.3 years
Government fees
I-140 USD 715; I-485 USD 1,440; PERM filed electronically with DOL (no USCIS fee).
Last checked
20 April 2026
What drives the timeline
EB-3 Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers sits in the skilled migration category. Typical duration: Permanent residence.. Indicative government fees: I-140 USD 715; I-485 USD 1,440; PERM filed electronically with DOL (no USCIS fee)..
- Requires a sponsor.
- Leads to settlement / permanent residence.
- Suited for: Skilled workers with employer sponsor and defined long-term role, Professionals without extraordinary-ability evidence.
Primary source
USCIS — Case Processing Times
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
Frequently asked questions
How long does the EB-3 Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers take to process?
PERM labor certification + I-140 stages typically 12–36 months combined; visa-bulletin backlogs for India add substantial further waits. These figures come from USCIS — Case Processing Times and were last verified on 2026-04-20. Always confirm on the primary source before acting.
Is there a priority or premium service that speeds this up?
Refer to the linked primary source for current priority / premium options; availability changes frequently and varies by consular post.
Can you guarantee my application will fall inside this window?
No. Processing times are indicative and depend on case complexity, biometrics scheduling, sponsor-side delays, source country, public-holiday calendars, and policy shifts. The linked source is the only authoritative reference on the day you apply.