EB 3

The EB-3 visa classification is for skilled workers and professionals, as well as some unskilled workers. With all petitions for an EB-3 visa, there must be a permanent full-time job for the applicant and a Labor Certification. The Labor Certification is needed to show that there were no available workers in the United States that would qualify for the job.

Skilled Worker Qualifications

To qualify as a skilled worker, the person must be capable of performing skilled labor. This will require two years of training or job experience. The work cannot be done temporarily or seasonally. These jobs include but are not limited to:

● Chefs

● Stonemasons

● Construction Supervisors

● Technical Workers

● Designers

Professional Qualifications

To qualify as a professional, the applicant needs to have a U.S. baccalaureate or a foreign equivalent. They also need to show that this degree is considered the normal entry requirement for the occupation in which they will be working. Jobs that meet the requirements of a professional qualification include but are not limited to:

● Engineers

● Teachers

● Lawyers

● Accountants

● IT Specialists

● Medical Professionals

● Psychologists

● Social Workers

Unskilled Worker Qualifications

When the petition is filed, the person must be capable of performing unskilled labor requiring two or fewer years of training or experience. The work cannot be temporary or seasonal. Jobs that commonly qualify as unskilled labor include but are not limited to:

● Groundskeeper

● Janitor

● Agricultural Workers

● Domestic Workers

● Nurse’s Aides

Family Members of EB-3 Visa Holders

A spouse and children who are under 18 are derivative beneficiaries of the EB-3 visa holder. When applying for a green card, the spouse will be eligible to file an Employment Authorization Document to work in the US.