Select the proper subcategory
Education, training, experience and the minimum requirements of the offered position determine whether the case fits professional, skilled or other worker classification.
Labor-market process
The employer generally obtains permanent labor certification after testing the labor market under Department of Labor rules.
Not sure this is the right pathway?
A focused assessment reviews your complete facts before you commit time or fees.
Priority dates and waiting
EB-3 is numerically limited. Country of chargeability and the Visa Bulletin can create significant differences in timing.
Typical process
Listen
review your objectives, history and the facts that may change the answer for EB-3 Skilled & Professional Workers.
Assess
identify viable pathways, key risks, dependencies and realistic next steps.
Prepare
organize forms, evidence and submissions as one coherent record.
Guide
communicate clearly through preparation, filing and the government process.
A general outline. Actual timing and requirements depend on current official rules and your specific file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I file EB-3 without an employer?
EB-3 generally requires a permanent full-time job offer and a U.S. employer petitioner.
Does this page provide U.S. legal advice?
No. It provides general program information. U.S. legal advice and representation must be delivered through an appropriately authorized U.S. immigration professional under a written engagement.
Are visas immediately available in every category?
No. Many immigrant categories are numerically limited. Priority dates, chargeability and the Department of State Visa Bulletin can affect timing.
Can an approval be guaranteed?
No. Eligibility, evidence, admissibility, visa availability and agency discretion all affect the result.
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