Secure an EB-3 Green Card for Your Child Upon Studying in the US

📅 Last updated: March 2, 2026
👤 Content reviewed by: Research & Immigration Content Team – KOSAM LLC Verification: Benchmarked against the USCIS Policy Manual and recent adjudication trends.

For many parents, sending their children to study in the US goes beyond acquiring a prestigious university degree; it is also about seeking long-term employment and immigration opportunities. However, the harsh reality is that thousands of Vietnamese international students have to regretfully return home every year after graduation because they cannot obtain an H-1B work visa.

To solve this problem, the EB-3 employment-based immigration program is emerging as a lifesaver. In particular, immigration experts strongly recommend: Parents should start the EB-3 application process for their children as early as their freshman or sophomore year of college. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of why early preparation is decisive for your child’s future.

1. What is the EB-3 visa, and why is it suitable for international students?

EB-3 (Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference) is a US employment-based immigration program that allows foreign workers, along with their spouses and unmarried children under 21, to obtain a permanent Green Card. This category includes three subcategories: Professionals, Skilled Workers, and Unskilled Workers.

For international students without much work experience, the EB-3 Unskilled Workers category is the most viable option. The job requirements do not demand high-level professional qualifications or prior experience; they only require an employer (Sponsor) willing to sponsor them.

2. Three core reasons why parents must start the EB-3 process for their children as soon as possible

Immigrating to the US does not happen overnight. From a legal perspective and based on the actual processing times of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), filing an application early brings irreplaceable advantages.

2.1. Perfect synchronization between “Study Time” and “Green Card Waiting Time”

The current EB-3 application review process takes a considerable amount of time, averaging 3 to 5 years to complete the entire process. The steps include:

  • Step 1: Obtain a Labor Certification (PERM) from the US Department of Labor (DOL) – Takes about 12 to 18 months.

  • Step 2: File the Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form I-140) with USCIS – Takes about 15 days (if filing with Premium Processing) to 6 months.

  • Step 3: Wait for the Priority Date to become current and file the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485) to receive the Green Card.

If parents start the EB-3 application when their child enters their freshman year of college, this 3-5 year process will run parallel to the child’s 4 years of study. Right when the child receives their diploma, the Green Card will also be approved. The child can freely apply to any corporation in the US as a Permanent Resident, rather than being restricted by their international student status.

Conversely, if you wait until their senior year to apply, the child will fall into a “status gap,” forcing them to pursue a Master’s degree solely to maintain legal visa status while waiting, wasting tens of thousands of dollars.

2.2. Escaping the risky H-1B “lottery war”

The traditional pathway for international students is usually: Graduation => Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 1-3 years => Get an employer sponsor for the H-1B visa lottery => Green Card. (H-1B Electronic Registration Process)

However, the competition for an H-1B visa is currently fierce. According to USCIS data, in fiscal year 2024, there were over 758,000 H-1B lottery registrations, but only 85,000 slots were available. The selection rate hovers around just 11-14%. This means that no matter how talented your child is, even if they are hired by major companies like Google or Apple, if they lose the lottery, they will still be forced to leave the US. The EB-3 Green Card is a shield that protects your child from this lottery system.

2.3. The increasingly tight Visa Retrogression situation

Every month, the US Department of State (DOS) releases the Visa Bulletin to announce visa availability. Due to overwhelming immigration demand, the annual visa quota is insufficient, leading to visa retrogression.

The USCIS principle is “First come, first served.” The date the employer files the PERM application with the Department of Labor for your child will be established as their Priority Date. The earlier you register, the more favorable your child’s place in line will be, avoiding the risk of waiting extra years due to tightened quota policies.

3. Our EB-3 Solution: Optimized Costs – Absolute Transparency

The current immigration market is filled with confusing information. Choosing the wrong consulting agency can cause parents to lose money and ruin their child’s future. As a professional immigration consulting firm, we commit to providing the safest, most competitive, and most transparent EB-3 solution:

  • Competitive costs, divided risks: Service and government fees are optimally structured and cheaper than the market average. Specifically, the payment schedule is broken down according to actual progress milestones (PERM => I-140 => I-485). Families do not have to pay the entire amount upfront. Deciding to apply early today helps families “lock in” the current price, avoiding future USCIS fee increases.

  • 100% Transparency in the process: All applications are processed in strict accordance with US immigration laws. Parents and students are provided with an account to track their Receipt Number directly on the USCIS and DOL systems, ensuring they know the status of their application from anywhere.

  • Reputable Employer (Sponsor) Network: We collaborate directly with large enterprises, factory systems, and restaurants in the US, strictly vetted by top immigration lawyers. We ensure the jobs are completely genuine and demonstrate strong financial capacity for sponsorship, maximizing the approval rate of Labor Certifications.

    💰 EB-3 Service Fees at KosamSolutions

    KosamSolutions is committed to providing EB-3 immigration services with a transparent financial roadmap, ensuring complete peace of mind.

    • Total Service Fee: 20,000 USD

    • Payment Plan: Divided into 04 flexible installments, allowing you to pay based on the actual progress of your file.

    • Guarantee Mechanism: “Pay as you Progress” – Clients only pay the next installment once the previous stage has been successfully approved by the relevant authorities.

    Note: Government fees (USCIS) such as I-140 filing, I-485 filing, or NVC processing fees will be paid directly to the agencies as per legal regulations to ensure absolute transparency.

    👉 View details at: EB-3 Green Card

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    ⭐ About the Founder – Nguyen Hong Phuong

    KosamSolutions (a subsidiary of KOSAM LLC) was founded and is led by Dr. Nguyen Hong Phuong – a scientific expert who successfully obtained his EB-2 NIW Green Card and now applies his first-hand experience to help clients achieve similar immigration success.

    Academic Background & Position:
    Dr. Nguyen Hong Phuong holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science & Technology and currently serves as a Scientist at Indiana University, USA (since January 2023).

    Major Achievement:
    He is a recipient of the NIH National Research Service Award (2024–2026), one of the most prestigious research funding programs awarded by the U.S. Government.

    Professional Review Role:
    Dr. Nguyen Hong Phuong also serves as a Manuscript Reviewer for international academic journals. This role directly demonstrates his recognized authority in evaluating the work of other experts — an important criterion in EB-2 NIW immigration petitions.

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