EB-3 Green Card in the USA for professionals
The EB-3 immigration category is designed for foreign workers who receive an offer of permanent employment from a US employer. The EB-3 visa is suitable for professionals with a higher education degree, skilled workers with work experience, as well as unskilled workers. The programme allows the worker, their spouse and children under 21 to obtain a US Green Card, provided USCIS requirements are met and labour certification is completed.
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What is the EB-3 visa and who is it suitable for
EB-3 – is an immigration visa that allows a foreign worker to obtain a US green card through an employer. The key requirement – an official permanent job offer from a US company and completion of the PERM labor certification process.
The EB-3 category is suitable not only for “narrow specialists”, but also for a wide range of candidates: EB-3 for professionals with higher education, EB-3 skilled workers with work experience, as well as EB-3 unskilled workers. After the case is approved, not only the worker but also their family can receive a green card – spouse and children under 21 years old.
Who EB-3 is suitable for:
Suitable for candidates with higher education (bachelor’s degree or higher) who receive a job offer from a US employer and go through the process via PERM and the I-140 petition.
A category for workers with at least 2 years of work experience if the position requires training or specific skills. This is one of the most popular US green card options for workers through an employer.
Suitable for those who do not have specialized education or extensive experience but are ready to work in positions where training takes up to 2 years. This format is also suitable for EB-3 immigration if the employer completes the PERM certification.
Under EB-3, a green card can be issued not only to the main applicant but also to their family: spouse and children under 21 receive the right to move to and live in the US together with the worker.
Main requirements for the EB-3 visa
To obtain an EB-3 green card, a candidate must have an official permanent job offer from a US employer and go through the basic stages of the immigration process. In most cases, the process goes through PERM labor certification, after which the employer files the I-140 petition. The final stage depends on whether the applicant is in the US or applying through a consulate.
Key conditions for EB-3:
The EB-3 visa for workers is issued only with an official job offer (permanent position). This is the key foundation for immigration to the US through an employer.
EB-3 is divided into 3 directions: EB-3 for professionals, EB-3 skilled workers, and EB-3 unskilled workers. It is important to correctly determine the category so that the case meets the requirements.
In many cases, PERM labor certification is required – a procedure where the employer confirms that there are no suitable candidates among US workers for this position and that the vacancy is genuinely needed.
After PERM, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. This is the main document confirming the category, the employer, and the worker’s right to obtain a US green card through EB-3 employment.
Next comes status processing: I-485 – if the applicant is in the US and DS-260 – if the applicant is outside the US and goes through the process via a consulate
Under the US EB-3 visa, immigration is also available for the family: spouse and children under 21 can receive a green card together with the main applicant.
How to get a US green card through the EB-3 visa: step-by-step process
Applying for the US EB-3 visa – is a clear but multi-stage path that begins with a job offer from an employer and usually goes through PERM labor certification. After that, the I-140 petition is filed, and the final stage – obtaining the green card through I-485 (if you are in the US) or DS-260 (if you are outside the US).
Following the correct sequence of steps helps you go through EB-3 immigration to the US smoothly and without unnecessary delays. In most cases, the process revolves around PERM and the I-140 petition, while the final stage depends on where the applicant is located – in the US or outside the country.
Main forms and applications for the EB-3 visa
The US EB-3 visa process is built around the employer’s labor procedure and the submission of key immigration forms. In most cases, the process begins with PERM labor certification, then the employer files the I-140 petition, and the final stage – obtaining a green card through I-485 or DS-260 depending on where the applicant is located. Properly prepared forms – are the basis for successful immigration to the US for the worker and their family.
Properly completed forms and sequential submission of documents – are the key to EB-3 green card approval. Depending on the situation, the process is completed through I-485 (if you are in the US) or DS-260 (if you are outside the US), while the foundation of the case remains PERM and the I-140 petition.
EB-3 – a green card in the US through an employer
The EB-3 visa – is an immigration path that allows you to obtain an EB-3 green card based on an official permanent job offer from a US employer. Unlike categories where you must prove unique achievements, EB-3 often becomes the most understandable option for professionals, skilled specialists, and workers without high qualifications.
The process usually includes PERM labor certification, filing the I-140 petition, and then obtaining a green card through I-485 or DS-260. As a result, not only the worker but also their family can immigrate – spouse and children under 21 years old.
What EB-3 provides in practice:
EB-3 for workers is suitable for those who want to legally move to the US and obtain permanent resident status through official employment and a clear application procedure.
Immigration through EB-3 follows a clear logic: first comes PERM labor certification, then the I-140 petition is filed. This provides structure and reduces the risk of confusion in documents.
Through EB-3 it is possible to obtain a US green card for workers and at the same time include the family in the process – spouse and children under 21 receive the opportunity to move to and live in the US together with the main applicant.
Why the support of an immigration lawyer is important
Applying for the US EB-3 visa – is not just “submitting documents”, but a structured process where it is important to comply with USCIS requirements and complete the stages in the correct order. An EB-3 case is built around a job offer from an employer, PERM labor certification, and then filing the I-140 petition. Mistakes in documents, an incorrectly chosen category (professionals / skilled workers / unskilled workers), or weak evidence preparation often lead to delays and additional requests.
Legal support helps build the case so that it looks logical and “clear” to immigration authorities: properly confirm experience and education, avoid contradictions, correctly prepare the employer’s document package, and go through the final stage – I-485 (if the applicant is in the US) or DS-260 (if the process goes through a consulate). As a result, you save time, reduce risks, and go through immigration to the US through an employer more calmly.
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With us it is easier to go through the entire path to the EB-3 green card – from preparing documents and coordinating the case with the employer to the final stage through I-485 or DS-260, including preparing documents for the family (spouse and children under 21).
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The exact cost depends on the complexity of your situation.
* payment for our services can be divided into 4 payments and made during the process or through small monthly installments. The cost of support differs for applicants who are in the US and those applying for a visa outside the US. The indicated cost is approximate.
Official fees
| USCIS I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers | 715 usd |
| USCIS I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status | 1440 usd |
| for a child under 14 years old if filing Form I-485 together with one of the parents’ Form I-485 | *950 usd |
| EB-3 immigrant visa application fee (DS-260) | 345 usd |
| Small Employer or self-petitioner (if the employer has fewer than 25 employees) | 300 usd |
| Regular Petitioner (if the employer has more than 25 employees) | 600 usd |
| Sponsorship fee | 120 usd |
| Medical examination (exact cost depends on your age and the country where you complete the medical exam) | 200 usd |
| Form I-907 Premium Processing Service (if required) | 2805 usd |
* Although PERM certification itself is free, the employer must have a budget to cover any legal expenses and additional costs related to the recruitment process.
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In addition, the US Department of State designated the US Embassy in Warsaw as the processor of immigrant visas for residents of Russia and Belarus. Russian citizens may still apply for nonimmigrant visas at any US embassy or consulate where they are able to schedule an appointment.