Skilled workers
Jobs requiring at least two years of training or experience. You must meet the position’s requirements; relevant postsecondary education may count as training. The work must not be temporary or seasonal.
EB-3 explained & our services
A clear path. A serious commitment.
Building a future in the United States starts with understanding your options. Explore the EB-3 pathway, what it requires, and how our Vietnam-based team helps you prepare.
Discuss your EB-3 goals01 / The pathway
What is EB-3?
EB-3 is the third preference employment-based immigrant category in the United States. It provides a pathway to lawful permanent residence, commonly called a green card, for eligible skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
It generally requires a permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. employer willing to sponsor you. Most cases also require the employer to obtain labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor before filing an immigrant petition.
The job must be genuine, and you must meet its requirements. A green card depends on petition approval, visa availability, and satisfying the applicable immigration and admissibility requirements.
02 / Eligibility
Three categories. Specific requirements.
Your education, experience, and the requirements of the offered position determine which category may fit.
Professionals
Jobs requiring at least a U.S. bachelor’s degree or a foreign equivalent degree. You must hold the qualifying degree; education and experience cannot substitute for the degree requirement in this category.
Other workers
Jobs requiring less than two years of training or experience. You must be able to perform the work and meet the job’s requirements. The position must not be temporary or seasonal.
03 / Your ambition
What are you building toward?
People migrate for different reasons. A sound plan connects your goals with the realities of employment, family life, and settling in a new country.
A long-term home
Many applicants seek the stability of permanent residence and the ability to build their lives in the United States, while meeting the responsibilities that come with maintaining that status.
Work and professional growth
A genuine sponsoring job can be the foundation for a new chapter. Consider the duties, wages, location, and cost of living carefully as you plan your move.
A future with family
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be eligible to immigrate with you or follow to join, subject to applicable rules and individual eligibility. Education and community are often central to a family’s plans.
The possibility of citizenship
Some permanent residents later choose to apply for U.S. citizenship. Naturalization is a separate process with its own residence, physical presence, and other eligibility requirements.
04 / Our services
Experience that strengthens your preparation.
With more than 20 years in immigration and over 15 years of EB-3 experience, our team brings focus, scrutiny, and direct communication to each stage.
Initial assessment
Discuss your background, job offer, and goals to understand the category that may fit and the questions that need further review.
Employer coordination
Help clarify the information you and your sponsoring employer need to provide and keep document preparation organized.
Document preparation
Help organize education, employment, and personal records, check for missing information, and identify issues that need attention.
Process guidance
Explain the stages, help you understand priority dates and visa availability, and keep you informed about next steps.
Understand the road ahead.
- Job offer and labor certificationA sponsoring employer offers a qualifying position and, in most cases, completes the required recruitment and labor certification process.
- Immigrant petitionThe employer files Form I-140 with USCIS, supported by evidence about the position, your qualifications, and its ability to pay the offered wage.
- Visa availabilityYour priority date and applicable visa category and country determine when you may move forward. Visa Bulletin movement can change and may go backward.
- Immigrant visa or adjustment of statusWhen eligible, you pursue immigrant visa processing abroad or adjustment of status if eligible within the United States. Required checks, medical examinations, and any interviews form part of this stage.
Timelines vary by case and visa availability. No approval or completion date is guaranteed. For official requirements, see USCIS EB-3 guidance and the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin.
Put your goals into a concrete plan.
Tell us about your experience, your family’s priorities, and your questions. Start with a conversation about what your EB-3 journey could involve.
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