EB-3 Visa – Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers

EB-3 Visa: Employment-Based Green Card

The EB-3 visa offers a path to permanent residency in the U.S. for skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers. Whether you have experience in trades, hold a bachelor's degree, or seek unskilled employment, this visa can lead to a stable future in the United States.

Great for: Nurses, caregivers, restaurant workers, factory operators, janitorial staff, and more.

What Is the EB-3 Visa?

This visa falls under the third employment-based preference and includes:

  • Skilled Workers: 2+ years of experience or training
  • Professionals: U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Other Workers: Jobs requiring less than 2 years’ training or experience

Visa Requirements

  • Permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. employer
  • PERM Labor Certification from the Department of Labor
  • Proof that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role

Key Benefits

  • Green card for you, your spouse, and unmarried children under 21
  • Live and work legally anywhere in the U.S.
  • Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship later

Application Timeline & Cost

  • Processing Time: 12–30 months (varies by category and country of origin)
  • Attorney Fees: Starting from $6,500 (plus government filing fees)
  • PERM + I-140 + Visa or Adjustment: All stages handled with full support

How the Process Works

  1. PERM Labor Certification: Employer tests labor market and files with DOL
  2. Form I-140: Employer files immigrant petition with USCIS
  3. Visa or Adjustment: Apply at U.S. consulate or adjust status in the U.S. (I-485)

Why Work With Our EB-3 Lawyers?

  • Ensure eligibility and avoid delays
  • Guidance with employer compliance and recruitment ads
  • Prepare strong documentation and evidence
  • Respond quickly to USCIS requests

Start Your EB-3 Green Card Process

Let Luis F. Hess PLLC help you secure a future in the U.S.

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