EB-3 (Skilled, Professional, and Unskilled Workers)
Secure Your U.S. Green Card through the EB-3 Program
Overview
The EB-3 visa offers a direct path to permanent residency for skilled, professional, and unskilled workers seeking stable employment in the United States. It requires a permanent, full-time job offer and labor certification.
Key Benefits
Permanent U.S. Employment
Secure a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer willing to sponsor your residency.
Skilled or Entry-Level Jobs
Pathways available for professionals with degrees, skilled workers with 2+ years of experience, and unskilled laborers.
Green Card Opportunity
Provides permanent residency status upon approval and entry/adjustment of status.
Family Dependent Benefits
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can join you in the United States.
Eligibility Requirements
Valid U.S. Job Offer
Must have a permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. employer.
Labor Certification (PERM)
The employer must obtain an approved labor certification demonstrating a shortage of willing and qualified U.S. workers.
Professionals
Must possess a U.S. baccalaureate degree or foreign equivalent, and a job requiring that degree.
Skilled Workers
Must be able to perform work requiring a minimum of 2 years training or experience.
Unskilled Workers (Other Workers)
Must be capable of performing unskilled labor requiring less than 2 years training or experience.
The Process
Employer Sponsorship & Job Offer
Securing a qualifying job offer from a U.S. employer willing to act as your sponsor.
PERM Labor Certification
The employer completes the recruitment process and files the PERM application with the Department of Labor.
Form I-140 Petition
Once PERM is approved, the employer files the I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker with USCIS.
Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing
After I-140 approval and when a visa number is available, file for adjustment of status in the U.S. or undergo consular processing abroad.
Quick Facts
- U.S. Green CardPermanent Residency
- Employer SponsorshipRequired
- Labor CertificationRequired (PERM)
- Family IncludedSpouse & children under 21
