EB-3 Visa
The EB-3 visa program offers an excellent opportunity for both skilled and unskilled workers to join a US company. Please forward this email to your contacts at info@tmnorthwesternalliance.com.
I’ve attached the Labor Certificate, EB-3 Visa presentations, and official information from USCIS for your reference.
To initiate the EB-3 visa process, the employer must first obtain a PERM Labor Certificate before petitioning for any employee. We collaborate with advertising agencies that can assist you with recruitment and advertising.
Eligibility Criteria:
Skilled Workers:
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- Demonstrate at least 2 years of job experience or training.
- Perform work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.
- Require a labor certification and a permanent, full-time job offer.
Professionals:
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- Possess a U.S. baccalaureate degree or foreign equivalent.
- Work in an occupation where a baccalaureate degree is the norm for entry.
- Perform work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.
- Education and experience cannot substitute for a baccalaureate degree.
- Require a labor certification and a permanent, full-time job offer.
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Unskilled Workers (Other Workers):
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- Capable of performing unskilled labor, requiring less than 2 years of training or experience.
- Not of a temporary or seasonal nature.
- Work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.
- Require a labor certification and a permanent, full-time job offer.
Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) is the system used to process labor certifications, the initial step for certain foreign nationals to obtain an EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa.
PERM Overview:
- Implemented on March 28, 2005.
- All labor certification applications are now required to be filed through PERM.
- Forms like ETA Form 750 and Reduction in Recruitment (RIR) are no longer available for new filings.
- PERM is used for EB-2 and EB-3 categories.
Purpose of PERM: Before a U.S. employer can file an immigration petition for a foreign worker in most EB-2 and EB-3 positions, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) must approve a labor certification. The employer submits ETA Form 9089 to DOL, confirming:
- Insufficient U.S. workers are available for the job at the prevailing wage.
- Employing the foreign worker won’t negatively affect U.S. workers’ wages or working conditions.
Our Fees Schedule:
- I-140 filing for the employer: $7,000 (50% deposit, 50% before filing)
- I-140 filing for the employee: $7,000 – $10,000 (50% deposit, 50% before filing)
- Premium processing fee: $2,500, plus attorney fees per application (15-day approval)
- USCIS and US Consulate filing fees for the employer: $1,840
Please let me know when we can continue our discussion. Consultation fees are typically $400/hour with the attorney, which can be waived or paid by any interested party.
