EB3 American Visa
EB3 immigration is one of the simplest and most hassle-free ways to obtain a green card and immigrate to the United States. This allows the applicant to seek permanent residency in the United States for his entire family, including his wife and children under 21.
EB3 (Employment-based 3) is the designation for an employment-based US permanent residence visa. Currently, under the EB3 visa law, the US government offers permanent residency to those with experience in specialized fields. To be qualified to immigrate to the United States through an EB3 work visa, one must possess a job offer from a respectable US employer that has been approved by the Ministry of Labor and the Immigration Department. The American employer authorizes and signs your employment documentation on behalf of the United States government. In fact, the EB3 visa is for American enterprises who are experiencing a labor shortage.
If you intend to immigrate to the United States and gain permanent residency, you will be placed in one of the following groups to be eligible for an EB3 visa:
- Skilled: two years of training, experience, or job education (sometimes relevant post-secondary education)
- Professional: Baccalaureate degree or equivalent
- Other/Unskilled: or in some cases less than two years of training or experience
- (Excludes jobs of a temporary or seasonal nature)
- Full-time job offers
In the EB3 immigration program, permanent residence (green card) will be issued quickly after the applicant enters the United States, in contrast to temporary work visas, which are typically valid for one year.
Despite the fact that the work requirement applies only to the principal applicant and not to other members of his family, an EB3 visa applicant can work in a new job, open a new business, continue his education, and live in any American city he chooses after fulfilling his obligation to an American employer. In addition, the applicant will be eligible for an American passport after two and a half years of residence in the United States.
Considering that only the EB3 visa and the American investment program currently lead to the issuance of a green card, the EB3 immigration program is the best alternative for those who do not intend to invest in the United States.
Advantages of EB3 visa:
- You can have permanent residency in the United States (U.S. Green Card).
- work without having to obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
- allowed to travel within and outside the US
- Work and study permit for all family members
- Permanent residence for spouse and children under 21 years of age
- The possibility of moving to a state other than the original state to which you have applied to immigrate.
- Compared to other visas in the United States, the file processing procedure for this visa is notably swift.
- No need for an English language certificate
- No difficult and complicated financial requirement
- No need for specialized work experience
- Benefiting from the employer’s health insurance
- Health Insurance
- High acceptance rate
Conditions for acquiring an EB3 visa:
The standards for obtaining a visa vary for each of the three EB3 visa applicant categories:
Skilled:
- Having a minimum of two years of work experience or training
- Have a full-time job offer
- Demonstrate that the United States labor force is not now in demand for this employment at its physical location.
- Physical health
- Police Clearance certificate
Professional:
- Bachelor’s degree or engineering degree from an American or international university (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the United States)
- Demonstrate that the United States labor force is not now in demand for this employment at its physical location.
- Physical health
- Police Clearance certificate
Other/Unskilled:
- having two years of work or educational experience
- Demonstrate that the United States labor force is not now in demand for this employment at its physical location.
- Physical health
- Police Clearance certificate
In general, the candidate for an EB3 visa must demonstrate the following:
- possesses a valid job offer from an American employer.
- Possessing the qualifications required to fulfill the obligations of a certain job, as determined by level of education and work experience.
On the other hand, the following conditions must be met by the American employer:
- The employer cannot locate a qualified, skilled, and American candidate for the position.
- The employer must be financially stable in order to pay the foreign worker’s salary and provide for him.
- Other requirements for the EB3 visa that apply to all three groups include an age range of 18 to 55 years, good physical health, and no criminal background.
Documents required for EB3 US visa:
- Your employment offer from the US employer
- Your passport which must be valid for more than 6 months after your intended departure to the US
- The approved labor certification
- The approved petition
- Your DS-261 confirmation page
- Your signed medical and vaccine documents
- Two photographs meeting the US Visa Photo Requirements
- Academic achievements (diplomas and certificates)
- Your CV or resume
- Court and criminal records
- Depending on the case, the NVC might require other supporting documents, so you must follow their instructions carefully.
- Original and copy of birth certificate and national ID
- Military Service Completion Certificate
- Bank account printout in English
- Marriage/ divorce certificate
- Providing a certificate of financial ability
- A list of your accounts in social networks along with the name of the social network
EB3 visa fees:
- DOL Labor Certification fee (employer)
- USCIS Form I-140 petition filing fee (employer)
- Form DS-261 processing fee (employee)
- Medical examination fees (employee)
- Fees to obtain supporting documents (employee)
- Any translation fees from foreign language to English (employee)
EB3 Application procedures:
In general, the time required to receive an EB3 visa is two years, beginning when suitable applicants are registered. Obviously, the existing work proposal must have passed the basic steps in order to gain permission from the United States Department of Labor. The most crucial phase of an EB3 immigration application is the US Department of Labor’s assessment of the applicant’s employment certificate, which occurs approximately 7 months after the petition is filed. This ministry will confirm the validity of the employment offer and the qualifications of the American company in order to issue this certificate. The processes required to obtain an EB3 visa are:
- Getting the labor certification
- Applying for an EB3 visa by the applicant
- File Form DS-261, Choice of Address and Agent
- Complete medical examination and vaccination
- Attend the visa interview
- Receive the NVC package and travel to the US
Getting the labor certification:
At this stage, the US employer receives the work certificate and submits the necessary requests.
Applying for an EB3 visa by the applicant:
If the US Department of Labor approves the work permit, the applicant applies for an EB3 visa through his country’s US consulate. At this stage, the required supporting documents for the EB3 visa are gathered.
File Form DS-261, Choice of Address and Agent:
The applicant is required to complete and submit the online form DS-261. This form serves as an application for a visa to the US Embassy. When you complete this form as a foreign worker, you will receive a confirmation page that you must send along with your supporting documents to the US National Visa Center.
Complete medical examination and vaccination:
In order to move permanently to the United States, you must also meet the health requirements. In order to do so, you must receive the NVC package and visit a licensed doctor in order to complete the appropriate documentation and examinations. If you haven’t had all the recommended vaccinations, you should do so.
Attend the visa interview:
At this point, you will be eligible to get the EB3 visa for the United States and will be required to attend the interview.
Receive the NVC package and travel to the US:
The official conducting your interview will make the final determination regarding your EB3 visa. If your request is approved, you will receive an NVC package that you are under no circumstances permitted to access. You will bring this package with you to the United States, and an official will open it upon your arrival. Immigration officials will make a final determination regarding your admissibility to enter the United States based on the documents contained within the package.
Disadvantages of EB3 US visa:
- Tax duties
- Denial of citizenship privileges
- A one-year promise to full-time employment to the employer
These are among the limits of the EB3 visa in the United States; however, if you receive guidance and assistance from skilled and qualified specialists on the path to obtaining the visa, you can minimize these limitations.
Sabouri Immigration Group offers the most comprehensive assistance regarding the EB3 visa in the United States.
The best way to obtain an EB3 visa for the United States and to learn more about the requirements and process for obtaining an EB3 visa for the United States is to receive a comprehensive consultation from a specialized group.
Sabouri Immigration Institute provides a variety of services, such as administrative work linked to residency, insurance services, legal concerns, etc., in all phases of obtaining an EB3 visa for the United States, allowing you to choose the optimal path to complete all stages of acquiring your visa. Along the road, we will always be by your side; simply complete the consultation request form to have a private consultation appointment.
