The EB-3 visa is a widely chosen choice for people looking to get permanent residence in the United States by working there. The EB-3 visa gives skilled workers, professionals and other (unskilled) workers the right to live and work in the U.S. permanently.
What Is the EB-3 Visa for Skilled Workers?
Foreign nationals can get U.S. permanent residency through the EB-3 (Employment-Based, Third Preference) visa category by having a job offer. For employees with good skills, the EB-3 visa is intended for people with at least two years of experience in a given field. Those who receive this visa have a simple way to get a green card, work in the country long-term and sponsor family members and eventually can become U.S. citizens.
Who Qualifies as a Skilled Worker?
For EB-3 skilled worker status, you are required to satisfy these different criteria:
- Receive an offer of work in the U.S. from a business that requires a minimum of two years of hands-on or academic training.
- Prove you are qualified, have the necessary training and possess the required experience
- Prove that no U.S. workers with the proper qualifications are available to perform the job (labour certification process enables this).
The usual types of jobs in the skilled worker category are:
Electricians
Mechanics
IT Technicians
Healthcare technicians
Construction supervisors
Chefs and culinary specialists
Engineering support roles
EB-3 Visa Application Process (Step-by-Step)
The steps included in the EB-3 application process need to be done in the correct order.
1. PERM Labor Certification
A labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) must certify that U.S. workers cannot be located for the job before approval is granted.
2. Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker)
Once the PERM process is completed, the employer submits Form I-140 to the USCIS to verify the job offer is real and the worker fits the requirements.
3. Priority Date and Visa Bulletin
The I-140 filing determines your priority date. Your priority date has to reach the current level which is listed each month in the Visa Bulletin by the U.S. Department of State.
4. Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing
• Adjustment of Status is done in the United States by filing Form I-485.
• If you are outside the U.S., you will finish consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home nation.
How Long Does It Take?
The processing time for an EB-3 visa in 2025 can vary, depending on your country of origin and USCIS backlogs. Here’s an estimated breakdown:
PERM Labor Certification: 6–12 months
Form I-140 Processing: 6–9 months (can be expedited via Premium Processing)
Visa Availability Wait Time: Depends on the Visa Bulletin
Adjustment/Consular Processing: 6–12 months after visa availability
Benefits of the EB-3 Skilled Worker Visa
• On this path, you can get authorization to work and live in the United States.
• Family Sponsorship: Dependents such as your spouse and children less than 21, can get green cards.
• Professional Development: Have a better career in the U.S. through numerous openings for progress.
• After having a green card for 5 years, the process for U.S. citizenship is available.
We can assist skilled professionals as well as employers who want to sponsor foreign workers.
The first step is to go to HelpingGreenCard.com, give us a call at +91 8305233223 or send an email to helpingreencard@gmail.com. We should work together on your career and immigration goals next.
