EB-3
Overview
This category is available for skilled workers, certain professionals, and other workers. In order for these petition to be approved, the employer must show that there are no qualified U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents in the U.S. to fill the position by filing a PERM Labor Certification
. Each subcategory is described in more detail below.
Skilled Workers
An employer can petition an employee to immigrate to the U.S. as a skilled worker if the employee is capable of performing skilled labor, which is defined as requiring at least 2 years of training or experience. The position cannot be temporary or seasonal nature and the employer must prove that there are no qualified workers available in the U.S. to fill this position.
Professionals
An employer can petition an employee through this subcategory if the employee is someone who holds a U.S. baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent and who is a member of her specified profession.
Other Workers
Other unskilled workers may also be eligible to immigrate to the U.S. to work for a particular employer if the employer can show that the job is not of a temporary or seasonal nature and that qualified workers are not available in the U.S. to fill the position.
What We Can Do For You
What We Can Do For You
- Obtain PERM Labor Certification from the Department of Labor to show that there are no qualified authorized workers within the United States
- Determine whether your priority date is current
- Help you gather all available evidence to show that you or your employee qualifies for EB-3, either as a skilled worker, a professional, or other worker
- Complete and file Form I-140 and Form I-485
- Respond to any Requests for Evidence, if required