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Employment-Based Green Card for Skilled Workers

You may be eligible for this immigrant visa preference category if you are a skilled worker, professional, or other workers. Learn more about the eligibility and requirements for an EB-3 visa.

The EB-3 Green Card is a permanent residence category based on work. Workers that are competent, professional, or “other” fall into the third preferred group. Those with a bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent are referred to as “professionals.”

“Skilled” is defined as someone who has worked in a certain occupation that needs at least two years of training. In comparison to the EB-1 and EB-2 categories, the EB-3 Green Card has less stringent qualifying conditions, but there are more qualified candidates.

Requirements for EB-3 Visa
Several immigrant visa categories are based on employment. Your education, skills and work experience are some of the factors used to determine if you are eligible for a specific type of employment-based visa.

Specific requirements for each specific category,

Who is Eligible for the Third Preference: EB-3 Visa?

Skilled Workers
- You must be able to demonstrate that you possess at least 2 years of job experience, education, or training that meets the job requirements specified on the labor certification.

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

- You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

Professionals
- You must demonstrate that you possess a U.S. baccalaureate or foreign equivalent degree, and that a baccalaureate degree is the normal requirement for entry into the occupation.

- You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States. Education and experience may not be substituted for a baccalaureate degree.

- You must meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification.

Unskilled Workers (Other Workers)
- You must demonstrate the ability to perform unskilled labor (requiring less than 2 years training or experience), that is not of a temporary or seasonal nature.

- You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

- You must meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification.

Application Process for the EB-3 Visa
A Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, must be filed by your company (petitioner). Your employer must be able to demonstrate a continued ability to pay the promised salary as of the priority date as part of the application procedure. To establish a continued capacity to pay your wage, your company may utilize an annual report, federal income tax return, or audited financial statement.

1. Permanent Labor Certification
"Program for Electronic Review Management" is what this stands for. Your employer will be required to offer proof that you are not displacing a US worker. This can be performed by demonstrating that the company was unable to fill the post with a local candidate (like a newspaper ad in the classified section.)

2. Complete Form I-140
3. Submit the Filing Fees
4. Submit Evidence
5. Sign and File the Form I-140

Family of EB-3 Visa Holders
If your I-140 petition is approved, your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may be eligible to apply for admission to the United States in E34 (spouse of a “skilled worker” or “professional”) or EW4 (spouse of an “other worker”). and E35 (child of a “skilled worker” or “professional”) or EW5 (child of an “other worker”).

Why Legal Help for the EB-3 Visa is Important!
Applying for a US-based Green Card through employment is a huge deal and it’s important to complete your EB-3 visa application correctly to enhance your chances of approval. If you have the opportunity to apply for a Green Card, you should take advantage of legal services so that you can reach your potential. If you already have ingredients like a family member that is a US citizen, or an employer that is willing to petition for you to immigration permanently, you still need to present an application package that will convince immigration officers of your worth.

I applied for a Visitor Visa in March 2024 and have been scheduled for an appointment in September 2025. I have already completed and submitted the DS-160 form along with the application.

I would like to make some adjustments to the DS-160, specifically regarding my travel dates and hotel bookings in the USA. I understand from the Visa FAQ that minor changes to the DS-160 are permissible.

Could you please advise me on how to make these updates without incurring additional visa fees?

Thanks
Venkatesan

Hello! It's been a while since I've been on this site. I'm planning to apply for a visiting visa for my mom that lives in Jamaica.🇯🇲 Do you think she'll need a job letter as part of the application? I've been living in the USA for 8 years, and I m a US citizens. I'm hoping she won't have any issues getting approved for the visa. What are experiences?

Joining the chorus of people who’s I-130 and I-485 got approved today! I really want to thank everyone on this sub for all their advice. I wasn’t an avid commenter but I learned so much about this process here on this sub.FYI I am using Lawfully. .a case tracker app that helps me to my immigration process.. I get the right guidance using their lawyer consultation and its very affordable.. The app itself helps me to understand the ranking and trend of my case. You may try that app too.! Best of luck to everyone going on this journey.

Here is my timeline:

Application submitted on February 9th, 2024

Work Permit and Advanced Parole approved on April 26th, 2024

I-130 approved on July 15th, 2024

I-485 approved today, September 14th, 2024

FYI I am using Lawfully. .a case tracker app that helps me to my immigration process.. I get the right guidance using their lawyer consultation and its very affordable.. The app itself helps me to understand the ranking and trend of my case. You may try that app too.!

I just received an approval notice for my I-485 application, but my I-130 is still showing as 'being actively reviewed.' Is this normal? Can I safely assume that I’ve been granted my Green Card even though the I-130 hasn’t been officially approved yet? I thought the I-130 approval comes before the I-485. Has anyone experienced something similar? FYI I am using Lawfully as my case tracker app! Very convenient app based on my experience. They have case analysis to see the ranking of case.

Is anybody around here still waiting for GC approval? i'm married to a USC, I filled out my case by October 2022. I just got the receipt, and they requested evidence. We sent the evidence immediately, but nothing has happened since then. Is there anyone here with the same case?. Also, anyone tried to consult with the lawyer using lawfully app? what is your experience?

Hi,

Can some one please share his experience for canada visa processing time.

i have applied visitor visa for my spouse +Son visa from india

Biomatrices done:-29-Apr

but still no update.
Can some one please tell me , how much time will take...

I sent my passport to CVAC NY on 10th of February 2022 for stamping and it reached to CVAC NY on 11th February 2022 in the morning, I still haven't got my tracking id for passport, its been more than 11 working days. I am little worried now, as I have to travel by the end of March so need my passport.

I have sent my passport to CVAC Canada on 10th February 2022, its been more than 10 days I still haven't got my tracking ID. I have escalated my case but still no reply from CVAC New York.

I need to travel to India by the end of March so need my passport, don't know what to do?