EB-3: Employment Based Immigration - Third Preference
In this case, “professional workers” means bachelor degree holders or a foreign equivalent. “skilled workers” refer to the distinct occupational experience that require a minimum of 2-years training. This type of green card (EB-3) is flexible in terms of its qualifying requirements.
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.
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.
Unskilled Workers/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.
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