Golden Steps For Rural Development - GSRD

The EB-3 visa is an employment-based, third preference visa that allows skilled workers, professionals, and other (unskilled) workers to immigrate to the United States. To qualify, applicants must generally have a job offer from a U.S. employer, meet specific educational or experience requirements, and pass a medical examination and background check. The specific requirements vary based on the subcategory (skilled worker, professional, or other worker).
Key EB-3 Visa Requirements:
Job Offer:
A U.S. employer must offer a permanent, full-time position and demonstrate that they cannot find a qualified U.S. worker to fill the role.
Labor Certification:
The employer typically needs to obtain a Labor Certification from the Department of Labor, demonstrating the unavailability of qualified U.S. workers.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
Skilled Workers: Require at least two years of job experience or training.
Professionals: Require a bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent.
Other Workers (Unskilled): Require less than two years of training or experience.
Medical Exam and Background Check:
Applicants must undergo a medical examination and background check as part of the process.
Other Documents:
Applicants will need to provide a valid passport, birth certificate, and potentially other documents depending on their specific situation.
Employer Sponsorship:
The U.S. employer must sponsor the applicant's visa petition.
Prevailing Wage:
The employer must offer the prevailing wage for the position in the specific geographic area.
Subcategories of EB-3 Visa:
EB-3A (Skilled Workers): Requires at least two years of experience or training.
EB-3B (Professionals): Requires a bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent.
EB-3C (Other Workers): Requires less than two years of training or experience and the job cannot be temporary or seasonal.