U.S Green Cards for Skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers (other workers)
ARE You EB-3 Eligibile?
The EB-3 employment based category applies to (from USCIS):
1. Skilled Workers - “Skilled workers” are persons whose jobs require a minimum of 2 years training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature. The skilled worker must meet the educational, training, or experience requirements of the job opportunity. Relevant post-secondary education may be considered as training.
2. Professionals - “Professionals” are persons whose job requires at least a U.S. baccalaureate or foreign equivalent degree and are a member of the professions.
3. Unskilled Workers - The “other workers” subcategory is for persons performing unskilled labor requiring less than 2 years training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature.
1. Skilled Workers - “Skilled workers” are persons whose jobs require a minimum of 2 years training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature. The skilled worker must meet the educational, training, or experience requirements of the job opportunity. Relevant post-secondary education may be considered as training.
2. Professionals - “Professionals” are persons whose job requires at least a U.S. baccalaureate or foreign equivalent degree and are a member of the professions.
3. Unskilled Workers - The “other workers” subcategory is for persons performing unskilled labor requiring less than 2 years training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature.
Do I need a U.S. Department Labor Certification for EB-3
Yes, EB-3 filings generally are accompanied by an approved labor certification from the Department of Labor along with a full-time job offer.
Evidence for Skilled Workers?
- You must be able to demonstrate that you possess at least 2 years of job experience, education, or training that meets the job requirements specified on the labor certification.
- Relevant post-secondary education may be considered as training.
- You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.
Evidence for Professionals?
- You must demonstrate that you possess a U.S. baccalaureate or foreign equivalent degree, and that a baccalaureate degree is the normal requirement for entry into the occupation.
- You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.
- Education and experience may not be substituted for a baccalaureate degree.
- You must meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification.
Evidence for Unskilled Workers?
- You must demonstrate the ability to perform unskilled labor (requiring less than 2 years training or experience), that is not of a temporary or seasonal nature.
- You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.
- You must meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification.