u/OtherwiseOccasion914

Hi everyone,
I’m filling out the CSS Profile for my child’s college application and I need help understanding how to answer this question.

Our situation:
Family (from Vietnam) is currently in the US on F-1 (primary) and F-2 dependent status
We have lived in the US for over 3 years continuously. Since 04/2026, we have an EB-3 I-485 (Adjustment of Status) pending while still holding F1, F2 status.

My child is applying to US universities

The question in CSS profile:
- Permanent country of residence (where they live permanently)?
(Instruction for above question below)
"Select the country where you live. This should be your permanent address, and it may be different from where you receive your mail. If you are temporarily living in another country, please indicate your permanent country of residence.”

My question is: In this situation, should we select United States or Vietnam for “permanent country of residence” on CSS Profile?

We are unsure whether this is based on:
immigration status (F-1/F-2 being non-immigrant), or actual long-term country of residence for financial aid purposes.

Any clarification from people who have filled out CSS Profile in similar situations would be appreciated.
Thank you.

I have been working for my employer for the past 3 years. The company filed a PERM labor certification for me in June 2025 under the EB-3 Skilled Worker category.

My STEM OPT has expired, so I returned to school to maintain F-1 status while waiting for the green card process to move forward.
Hopefully, my PERM will be approved in July 2026, and if my priority date remains current, I may be able to file my I-140, I-485, and I-765 around October 2026.

My concern is that by the time I am able to work again (with I-485 EAD) , the company may have already hired someone else to fill the position listed in the PERM application.
In that situation:

1. The company would still like to employ me, but in a different position at the same work location listed in the PERM.
   OR

2. The company would like to employ me in the same position described in the PERM, but at a different work location.

Would either of these situations create a problem for my EB-3 case or adjustment of status application?
Would the employer need to take any additional steps with USCIS or the Department of Labor if either of these situations occurs?
Thank you for any insights.

(asking for my friend)

EB-3 Other Worker

PD became current for filling in April 2026

• Block: IOE9363
• Receipt Date (RD): 04/10/2026
• Biometrics: 05/15/2026

Still waiting for my EAD.
Has anyone with a similar timeline already received their EAD or AP? If so, could you please share your receipt block and approval dates?

Thank you!

EB-3 Other Worker
ROW
PD became current for filling in April 2026
• Block: IOE9363
• Receipt Date (RD): 04/10/2026
• Biometrics: 05/15/2026
Still waiting for my EAD/AP
Has anyone with a similar timeline already received their EAD/AP? If so, could you please share your receipt block and approval dates?

Thank you!