Employment-Based Green Card for Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers
The EB-2 visa is a U.S. immigrant visa designed for foreign nationals who hold advanced degrees or possess exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. It is part of the second preference employment-based immigration category (EB-2) and offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residency (green card).
There are three main subcategories under the EB-2 visa: 1) EB-2A for professionals with advanced degrees, 2) EB-2B for individuals with exceptional ability, and 3) EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver), which allows individuals to self-petition if their work benefits the national interest of the United States.
Who Qualifies for an EB-3 Visa?
EB-3A – Skilled Workers
EB-3C – Other Workers (Unskilled Labor)
EB-3 Visa Eligibility Criteria
- To qualify for the EB-3 visa, applicants must meet the following:
- Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a U.S. employer
- Possess at least two years of experience or training (skilled workers)
- Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree (professionals)
- Be capable of performing unskilled labor (for EB-3C)
- Have an approved PERM labor certification
Benefits of the EB-3 Visa
- Path to permanent residency for mid- and lower-level workers
- Eligible for green card sponsorship by U.S. employer
- Dependents (spouse and children under 21) also receive green cards
- No requirement for extraordinary ability or advanced degrees
Required Documents for EB-3 Petition
- Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker)
- Job offer letter from a U.S. employer
- PERM labor certification approval
- Educational credentials (for professionals)
- Proof of work experience or training (for skilled workers)
Need Help With Your EB-3 Application?
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