Employment-Based Third Category (EB-3)

The EB-3 category includes:

1. Skilled workers: Qualified immigrants who are capable, at the time of petitioning of performing skilled labor (requiring at least 2 years training or experience), not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

2. Professionals: Qualified immigrants who hold baccalaureate degrees and who are members of the professions (e.g., include architects, engineers, lawyers, physicians, surgeons, and teachers in elementary or secondary schools, colleges, academies, or seminaries).

3. Other workers: Other qualified immigrants who are capable, at the time of petitioning of performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States. 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(l)(2).

An alien can not qualify as a professional based upon experience in this category. Additionally, a labor certification is required for all subcategories of the EB-3 category. There is an exception to the labor certification requirement if the occupation is on the Department of Labor’s Schedule A, a list of occupations for which the Department of labor has determined there are not sufficient United States workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available.

Do you have questions about this employment-based category, or how to obtain a green card through employment or investment? Please contact a Woodland Hills employment immigration attorney for a consultation so we can help you obtain a green card. In addition to Woodland Hills, we provide immigration attorney services in a variety of other areas, including Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Eagle Rock, Encino, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Mission Hills, Monterey Park, North Hollywood, Northridge, Pasadena, Reseda , San Fernando , Santa Clarita, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Thousand Oaks, Valley Village, Van Nuys, Warner Center, Winnetka, and West Hills. Even if your city is not listed, please don’t hesitate to contact us to see if we can help. Since immigration law is federal, we can help you wherever you live in the United States.

Employment-Based Third Category (EB-3)

The EB-3 category includes:

1. Skilled workers: Qualified immigrants who are capable, at the time of petitioning of performing skilled labor (requiring at least 2 years training or experience), not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

2. Professionals: Qualified immigrants who hold baccalaureate degrees and who are members of the professions (e.g., include architects, engineers, lawyers, physicians, surgeons, and teachers in elementary or secondary schools, colleges, academies, or seminaries).

3. Other workers: Other qualified immigrants who are capable, at the time of petitioning of performing unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which qualified workers are not available in the United States. 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(l)(2).

An alien can not qualify as a professional based upon experience in this category. Additionally, a labor certification is required for all subcategories of the EB-3 category. There is an exception to the labor certification requirement if the occupation is on the Department of Labor’s Schedule A, a list of occupations for which the Department of labor has determined there are not sufficient United States workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available.

Do you have questions about this employment-based category, or how to obtain a green card through employment or investment? Please contact a Woodland Hills employment immigration attorney for a consultation so we can help you obtain a green card. In addition to Woodland Hills, we provide immigration attorney services in a variety of other areas, including Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Eagle Rock, Encino, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Mission Hills, Monterey Park, North Hollywood, Northridge, Pasadena, Reseda , San Fernando , Santa Clarita, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Thousand Oaks, Valley Village, Van Nuys, Warner Center, Winnetka, and West Hills. Even if your city is not listed, please don’t hesitate to contact us to see if we can help. Since immigration law is federal, we can help you wherever you live in the United States.