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EB3 —-Categories and Requirements
The EB-3 program is a U.S. employment-based immigrant visa category that allows foreign workers to obtain lawful permanent residency (a green card) in the United States. It is part of the employment-based visa system, specifically for skilled workers, professionals, and other (unskilled) workers.
Key Requirements
A permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. employer.
The employer must go through the PERM labor certification process to prove that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position.
The employer must be willing to sponsor the applicant for a green card.
Visa Availability: EB-3 applicants may have to wait for a visa number to become available, depending on their country of origin and the visa bulletin.
Categories of EB-3 Visa
1. EB-3(A) – Skilled WorkersThe EB-3 program is divided into three subcategories: This category is for individuals who:
✅ Have at least two years of job experience or training.
✅ Are applying for a position that requires a skilled worker, such as electricians, chefs, and technicians.
✅ Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a U.S. employer.
✅ Obtain a Labor Certification (PERM) from the U.S. Department of Labor to prove there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the position.
2. EB-3(B) – ProfessionalsThis category is for individuals who:
✅ Have a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent).
✅ Are applying for a position that requires a bachelor’s degree (e.g., teachers, engineers, accountants).
✅ Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a U.S. employer.
✅ Obtain a Labor Certification (PERM).
3. EB-3(C) – Other Workers (Unskilled Workers)
This category is for individuals who:
✅ Are applying for unskilled jobs that require less than two years of training or experience.
✅ Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a U.S. employer (e.g., restaurant workers, caregivers, housekeepers, farmworkers).
✅ Obtain a Labor Certification (PERM).
Key Requirements
1, A permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. employer.
2, The employer must go through the PERM labor certification process to prove that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position.
3, The employer must be willing to sponsor the applicant for a green card.
4, Visa Availability: EB-3 applicants may have to wait for a visa number to become available, depending on their country of origin and the visa bulletin.