The EB-3 Visa
What is an EB3 Visa?
The EB3 Green Card is a visa for skilled workers that is available to foreign nationals who have secured a job offer from a U.S. employer. This visa is designed for individuals who do not meet the qualifications for other employment-based visas, such as the EB2 Green Card for those with exceptional ability.
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The EB3 visa is divided into three subcategories:
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Skilled workers, requiring at least 2 years of training or work experience
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Professionals, whose job necessitates a higher degree and a professional license
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Other workers, performing jobs where no qualified U.S. workers are available at the time of the petition (EW-3 Visa)
EB3 Requirements
To qualify for a skilled worker visa, applicants must:
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Obtain a labor certification
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Have a permanent, full-time job offer
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Prove that no U.S. workers are available for the position
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Receive a job offer from a U.S.-based employer
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Depending on your EB3 visa category, specific requirements include:
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Skilled workers must show they have at least 2 years of job experience or training.
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Professionals must be in positions that require a higher degree.
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Unskilled workers must be in roles where no qualified U.S. workers are available and may have less than 2 years of work experience.
