Applicants with at least two years of job experience, training, or education in a relevant field.
Skilled Workers
Employment-Based Immigration
USA EB-3 Visa
The EB-3 visa is a direct employment-based route to U.S. permanent residency for skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers with employer sponsorship.
Big Career helps coordinate the process around labor certification, petition filing, supporting documentation, and final immigrant visa processing.
What is the EB-3 Visa?
The EB-3 visa is part of the U.S. employment-based permanent residency program and is designed for the following applicant groups.
Individuals with a U.S. bachelor’s degree or recognized foreign equivalent in the relevant field.
Professionals
Applicants qualified to perform labor for roles where there is a shortage of available U.S. workers.
Unskilled Workers
Benefits of the EB-3 Visa
The EB-3 route is attractive because it leads to permanent residence and allows family members to be included in the process.
Permanent Residency
The EB-3 visa grants you and your family permanent residency in the United States once the process is completed successfully.
The EB-3 Application Process
The process should be handled in sequence because labor certification, petition filing, and visa issuance each depend on the prior step being completed properly.
Employer Sponsorship
A U.S. employer must offer you a qualifying position and start the sponsorship route.
PERM Labor Certification
Your employer secures labor certification by showing there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the role.
I-140 Petition Filing
After labor certification, the employer files Form I-140 with the supporting petition evidence.
Visa Application
Proceed with immigrant visa processing or adjustment of status after the petition and priority timeline allow it.
Visa Interview
Attend the interview at U.S. Consulate at the designated time and date.
Visa Decision
Collect your visa application decision from the U.S. Embassy after final processing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Core questions people usually ask before starting the immigration process.
Among the U.S. employment-based immigrant visa categories, Employment Based – Third Preference is available for skilled, professional, and unskilled workers.
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