EB-3 Visa
Permanent residence for professionals, skilled workers and other workers with a job offer.
- Is a job offer needed?
- Yes
- Permanent, from a U.S. employer.
- Labor certification?
- Yes
- Approved by the Department of Labor.
- Who files the petition?
- Your employer
Who it is for
It is for professionals with a bachelor's degree, skilled workers with at least two years of experience or training, and other workers with less than two years. In every case a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer is required.
What you need
- A permanent job offer from a U.S. employer.
- The education or experience the job requires, depending on your category: professional, skilled worker or other worker.
- A labor certification approved by the Department of Labor.
- Exact, consistent education and work dates across all your documents.
How the process works
Prevailing wage
3 to 5 monthsETA 9041
The Department of Labor sets the minimum wage the job must pay in that area.
Recruitment
3 to 5 months
The job is advertised in several outlets, such as a local newspaper, the company website and job platforms, to check that no local worker is available.
Labor certification
About 12 monthsETA 9089
The Department of Labor reviews the file and approves the certification.
Immigrant petition
6 to 8 monthsI-140
Your employer asks immigration to approve your worker category.
Permanent residency
Depends on your situation
The last step depends on your situation. There are two paths:
Adjustment of status
I-485
Consular processing
DS-260
Complete guide
Want more information?
Download the complete PDF guide, with the detail of every requirement, stage and timeline of the process.
How we support you
- We review your profile and confirm this category fits you.
- We prepare and organize your documents.
- We explain every stage and remind you of every important date.
- We support you through the final step, whether by adjustment of status or consular processing.