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Orange County Third Preference EB-3 Visa Attorneys

Serving Immigrant Professionals, Skilled & Unskilled Immigrant Workers in Orange County

What Is the EB-3 Visa and Who Is It For?

The EB-3 Visa, also known as the Employment-Based Third Preference Visa, is a U.S. immigrant visa category designed for foreign workers with either skilled or unskilled labor experience who have a permanent job offer in the United States. 

It's divided into three subcategories: 

  • EB-3A for 'Skilled Workers' with a minimum of 2-years of training.
  • EB-3B for 'Professionals holding baccala
  • ureate degrees' or a foreign equivalent
  • EB-3C for 'Other Workers' for positions requiring less than two years of training or experience

In some cases, the EB-3 green card is flexible in terms of its qualifying requirements. The employer offering the job becomes the sponsor and must obtain a labor certification and then file an Immigration Petition for Alien Worker, Form I-140, on behalf of the worker.


Have questions about the application process? Talk with a qualified EB-3 Visa lawyer in Orange County at Yekrangi & Associates. Dial (949) 478-4963or submit an online form. Our services are available in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Mandarin.


Requirements for Skilled Workers

Must demonstrate:

  • A minimum of 2 years training or work experience and post-secondary education can be regarded as part of training;
  • Undertake job tasks that qualified U.S. workers are unavailable to do;
  • That they have permanent, full-time employment, and labor certification.

Eligibility for Professionals

Must demonstrate:

  • That they have a United States bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent, in line with the occupation, and that the degree is a requirement in the profession.
  • Undertake job tasks that qualified U.S. workers are unavailable to do;
  • That they have permanent, full-time employment, and labor certification.

Prerequisites for Unskilled Workers and Other Workers

Must demonstrate:

  • That they are able and qualified to carry out unskilled labor (with a maximum of 2 years work experience). This work must not be seasonal or temporary.
  • Undertake job tasks that qualified U.S. workers are unavailable to do;
  • That they have permanent, full-time employment, and labor certification.

Note: Filed of certain petition classifications should be accompanied by an original personal labor certification from the United States Department of Labor.

Do Family Members Benefit from the EB-3 Visa Too?

Yes, family members of EB-3 visa holders can receive protection under the EB-3 status. This includes the spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old of the primary visa holder. They are eligible to accompany the primary visa holder to the U.S. and can apply for derivative visas.

Derivative status means they are allowed to live and work in the United States. The minor unmarried children, younger than 21, may also apply for immigrant visas based on the approved petition of the primary visa holder.

It's important to note that while these family members can receive protection and benefits under the EB-3 status, each particular case may vary, and it is best to get in contact with an experienced EB-3 Visa lawyer in Orange County to understand the specific details and procedure based on your situation.


Begin a consultation with a EB-3 Visa lawyer in Irvine serving Orange County. Contact Yekrangi & Associatesat (949) 478-4963or online. We are here to answer your questions and help you through the application process, whether you speak English, Spanish, Farsi, or Mandarin.


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