WHAT IS THE EB3 US IMMIGRATION PROGRAM?

The EB3 program stands for Employment-Based third category, which is a form of US immigration through sponsorship by a reputable US company. Once granted a green card, you and your family can enjoy the benefits of living in the United States and may be eligible for US citizenship when you meet the requirements.

Target group for the program

Deligible requirements demands

EB3 Professional

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree,…
A foreign Bachelor’s degree needs to be evaluated by an international credential evaluation agency in the United States
The job sponsored for Green Card must be related to or in line with the field of expertise that the applicant has studied and worked in
The petitioner must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. If the degree is earned outside the United States, it must be evaluated by a specialized international credential evaluation agency in the United States. For example: professor, doctor, pharmacist, accountant, physicist…

EB3 Skilled Workers

Academic degrees, vocational training certificates.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field needs to be demonstrated.

The applicant must have completed specialized training or have at least 2 years of experience in the skilled trade. Evidence of the training or experience, such as tax records, needs to be provided. Examples of occupations that may qualify for this visa category include: chef, aesthetician, tailor, automotive engineer, marketing specialist…

EB3 Unskilled Workers

No educational or experience requirements needed.

This is a type of visa that does not require any educational or work experience qualifications from the recipient. The visa holder will migrate to the US to work in unskilled labor jobs, typically with minimum wage levels. Examples of such jobs include hotel housekeeping, waitstaff, kitchen helpers, factory workers, packaging, and healthcare assistants…


The applicants for the aforementioned programs must have a labor certification and a full-time job offer in the United States

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN EB3 PROGRAM

  • Must be from 18 to 55 years old.
  • Meet the health standards as required for the job.
  • Have no criminal record and have never been deported from the US.
  • Work full-time according to the regulations of the employer in the US.
  • Proof of financial capability is not required
  • Language proficiency: Only required for the EB3 Professional and EB3 Skilled Workers categories, but not for the EB3 Unskilled Workers category.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN

DOCUMENT PROCESS

1

Complete the application for submission to the recruitment company

Waiting time

1 month

2

Apply for a work permit from the US Department of Labor

Waiting time 

6 - 9 months

3

Submit the I-140 application to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Waiting time

18 months

4

Submit the DS-260 application for permanent residency

Waiting time

2- 3 years

5

Interview for US permanent residency visa

6

Prepare the necessary documents to travel to the United States