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EB-3 Visa

EB-3 Visa

What is EB-3 Program?

If you want to immigrate to the United States, and you have the right combination of skills, education, and work experience, you may be eligible for an employment-based visa. Every fiscal year, approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas are made available to qualified applicants under the provisions of the U.S. immigration law.

In general, one of the most common programs applied for is the Third Preference, EB-3 Program.

  • EB-1: Priority Worker and Persons of Extraordinary Ability
  • EB-2: Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees and Persons of Exceptional Ability

  • EB-3: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Unskilled Workers (Other Workers)

  • EB-4: Certain Special Immigrants

  • EB-5: Immigrant Investors

US EB3 Green Card

You may be eligible for this immigrant visa preference category are you meet one of the following requirements:

Skilled worker

a) The applicant must have over two years of job experience, education, or training that meets the job requirements specified on the labor certification.

b) The applicant must perform work for which qualified workers are not available in the US.

c) Relevant post-secondary education may be considered as training.

Professionals

a) The applicant must possess a U.S. baccalaureate or a foreign-equivalent degree.

b) The applicant must perform work for which qualified workers are not available in the US.

c)The applicant must meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification.

Unskilled/other workers

a) The applicant must demonstrate the ability to perform unskilled labor (requiring less than two years of training or experience).

b) The applicant must perform work for which qualified workers are not available in the US.

c)The applicant must meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification.

Make your American Dream come true

The first step towards a successful Green Card application is to get a professional assessment. Fill out the form or call us now, and we’ll discuss your eligibility and options together.

Benefits of EB-3 Green Card

  • Live permanently in the U.S.

  • Work in the U.S.

  • Travel freely in and out of the U.S.

  • Apply for dependent visas for your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years.

Process and Timeline

  • Interested applicants fill out the form below.
  • The client is paired with a qualified employer. The employer will conduct interviews to ensure a suitable fit.
  • Employer provides job offer.
  • Employer application for Labor Certification through Program Electronic Review Management (PERM, Form 9089) is filed by our U.S. IMMIGRATION LAWYER with the Department of Labor.
  • After the PERM approval, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (form I-140, if applicable, an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (I-485 if applying from within the USA) is filed by OUR US IMMIGRATION LAWYER with USCIS (Premium Processing can be an option).
  • After I-140 approval, the client pays for U.S. Visa Fees and USCIS Immigrant Fees. Our U.S. IMMIGRATION LAWYER submits the Client’s Application for US Visa.
  • The applicant is interviewed by the US Consulate Office in the country of their origin or current residence.
  • If approved, Permanent Resident Visas are issued to the applicant and his family members.
  • Once Permanent Resident Visas are issued, the applicant arrives in the USA, obtains a green card, and social security number (SSN), and begins working for the Employer.

What EB-3 program Category is suited for applicants who do not possess education or work experience?

The EB3 program Unskilled Workers Category is best suited for applicants who do not possess education or work experience as this category does not require any work experience, language testing and educational attainment. Through this program, you will arrive in the US with a permanent, full-time job and permanent residency for you and your family. You will also be able to include your spouse and unmarried children below the age of 21 in your application. They will then be able to work and study in the US as Green Card holders.

Mercan, together with our partner law firms in the U.S., will provide professional legal services in respect of all matters relating to the applications for permanent residence.

FAQ

Under this program, a joint application is filed between the employer and employee with the Department of Labor. In the event the employee fails to fulfill the job duties (i.e. suddenly leave the job) there is a possibility that the employer can file a complaint with the Department of Labor which may result in the termination of his/her Green Card. It is recommended that you stay with the employer for at least one year to avoid any issues such as this.

All employers must submit a Prevailing Wage Determination which ensures that they are paying at least the minimum wage set in their state. Salaries vary depending on the job and the area.

The Green Card can only be ordered upon arrival in the U.S. In the meantime, the visa is endorsed and serves as a Permanent Residency document until the actual card arrives. This can be used for employment, opening bank accounts, etc.

As a Green Card holder, you will be able to apply for U.S. Citizenship and get the passport. Below are the requirements you must fulfill:

  • Be at least 18 years old at the time of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
  • Be a permanent resident (have a “Green Card”) for at least 5 years.
  • Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you apply.
  • Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400.
  • Show that you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400.
  • Be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
  • Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
  • Be a person of good moral character.
  • Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution.