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EB-3 Employment-Based Third Preference

The essential pathway for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers, providing a stable route to permanent residency through employer sponsorship and PERM labor certification.

Program Details

Eligibility

For skilled workers with at least two years of experience, professionals (bachelor’s degree), or other workers (unskilled, under two years training), requiring PERM sponsorship; with an indefinite offer of employment from a sponsoring U.S. company.

Duration

Pathway to permanent residency; total timeline often exceeds 2-5 years due to numerical limits and government processing timelines.

These summaries are intended for informational purposes and reflect current U.S. immigration frameworks as administered by USCIS and the Department of State. For case-specific eligibility, strategy, or filing, consultation with an experienced immigration attorney is recommended.

How Can We Help?

Initial Assessment and Eligibility

We assess your position's skill level and candidate's background for EB-3 suitability.

Strategy and Documentation

We facilitate a PERM strategy aimed at achieving the highest standards of compliance, executed efficiently, and in line with short-term and long-term company objectives.

Expert Legal Advice

Our attorneys offer expert navigation of category-specific requirements and delays.

Process Navigation and Documentation Compilation

We provide experienced guidance for companies to navigate the complexities of the process to achieve the highest standards of government compliance.

Path to Permanent Employment

Secured, we facilitate green card processes for retention of top talent.