i found an EB3 visa sponsor

[morgagni]

hi! i applied at a reputable recruitment agency in quezon city, and i got accepted. right now, because of the problem with new low H-1B cap, the employer that the agency has found for us (a rehab facility in nevada) is willing to petition EB3 (immigrant) visas for us...but i'm still hesitant because this is probably the first time that they're going to recruit therapists via the EB3 route, instead of the usual H-1B. i have questions that i would like to hear your comments about:
1.) how long does it take, on the average, for the EB3 visa to be granted?
2.) what are the chances that i will be denied or granted ;D a visa, given that i am qualified and i satisfied all requirements?
3.) should i take the offer if i'm going to be the one to pay for processing and visa fees, or even just half of the fees? coz some people say that employers can abadone the petition anytime they want. so the only thing that will convince me of their resolve to hire me is if they will pay for those fees.

thanks.

[tuklaspinoy]

i might be able to help you concerning your questions.. email me privately [e-mail]

consider yourself lucky for having someone willing to petition you on E3.

[stjohnshealthnet]

1.) how long does it take, on the average, for the EB3 visa to be granted?
A: Usually 18 months without retrogression. With retrogression, very hard to say. Perhaps 3 years.

2.) what are the chances that i will be denied or granted ;D a visa, given that i am qualified and i satisfied all requirements?
A: You will need your NPTE and TOEFL IBT. Those are perhaps the most difficult requirement to get. If you have those, then your chances for approval are very high.

3.) should i take the offer if i'm going to be the one to pay for processing and visa fees, or even just half of the fees? coz some people say that employers can abadone the petition anytime they want. so the only thing that will convince me of their resolve to hire me is if they will pay for those fees.
A: Ideally, they should pay for all. But half would be a good deal, if by paying half they just want to make sure that you will remain loyal to them