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What is an EB-3 Permanent Residency Green Card?

The EB-3 Green Card allows skilled and unskilled workers to obtain permanent employment in the United States.

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What is the EB-3 green card?

This green card helps secure skilled and unskilled workers for permanent non-seasonal work.

Who Can Apply for the EB-3 green card?

Employers with year-round operations who anticipate a shortage of qualified U.S. workers to fulfill permanent, nonseasonal full time positions.

DefinING Employee TypeS

Skilled workers whose jobs require two years of experience or training, or workers performing permanent, non-seasonal, unskilled work requiring less than two years of experience.

How Long does the labor Certification last?

6 months. The USCIS petition must be filed during those six months resulting in a green card valid for ten years. During that time, the worker may apply for permanent citizenship or renew the visa.

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How are the types of workers seeking Green Cards categorized?

LCI will assist in obtaining EB-3 (PERM) Green Cards for either your skilled or unskilled (other) laborers.

Skilled Labor

You must be able to demonstrate that you possess at least 2 years of job experience, education, or training that meets the job requirements specified on the labor certification. Relevant post-secondary education may be considered as training. You must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States.

Unskilled (Other) Labor

You must demonstrate the ability to perform unskilled labor (requiring less than 2 years training or experience), that is not of a temporary or seasonal nature, must be performing work for which qualified workers are not available in the United States and meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification.

Our Process

Our Simple Steps to Secure Your EB-3 permanent residency green cards

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Initial Consultation

During the initial consultation, we assess your specific non-agricultural labor needs and provide tailored advice on the best EB-3 options for your business.

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Document Preparation

Our team assists in gathering and organizing all necessary documents, ensuring that your EB-3 application is complete and accurate.

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Submission & Follow-Up

We handle the submission of your EB-3 application to DOL and USCIS while diligently following up with them to track green card residency approvals.

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Approval & Deployment

Once your EB-3 permanent residency green card is approved, we guide you through the final steps, ensuring a smooth transition going into your working season.

Discover EB-3  

This video offers a comprehensive guide to the EB-3 Permanent Residency Green Card, focusing on the benefits for U.S. employers. Learn about the eligibility requirements, application process, and how EB-3 Green Cards can provide your business with the talent it needs to thrive in a competitive market.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is EB-3?

EB-3 Green Cards are employment-based immigrant green cards that provide a pathway to permanent residency in the United States for skilled workers, professionals, and other labor categories. This option is available to individuals with a wide range of education and experience levels.

Who qualifies for an EB-3 Green Card?

The EB-3 green card category includes three subgroups: skilled workers (requiring at least two years of job experience or training), professionals (holding a U.S. bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent), and other workers (filling positions that require less than two years of training or experience).

How long does EB3 Permanent Residency Green Cards take?

The processing time for an EB-3 Permanent Residency Green Card can vary. It depends on factors such as the applicant’s country of origin, the specific job category (EB-3 includes skilled workers, professionals, and other workers), and the current visa processing workload. Generally, the processing time ranges from several months to a few years. Applicants can check the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website or consult with immigration professionals for the most up-to-date information on processing times.

What are the prevailing wage requirements for an EB-3 Green Card?

The prevailing wage is determined by the National Prevailing Wage Center (NPWC) by calculating the average wage paid to similar workers in the same occupation and geographic area.

How long can workers stay in the U.S. under an EB-3 Green Card?

EB-3 Green Card holders are valid for ten years and can apply for permanent citizenship.

Is there a cap on the number of EB-3 Green Cards issued each year?

Yes, there is an annual cap on the number of EB-3 Green Cards issued. This cap is divided among the three subcategories (skilled workers, professionals, and other workers) and is subject to per-country limits, which can affect the waiting times for applicants from certain countries.

What do you mean by "job code"?

DOL will classify the work you do into specific job codes. There are countless of job codes to look through, but there can only be ONE job code per application/certification.

FOR EXAMPLE: if you own a hotel and you need housekeepers, dishwashers, and an outdoor maintenance crew, you would need to file three separate applications to obtain certifications for those three very different jobs.

Each job code has different wages, and with each application, we have to explain the seasonality and need for the occupation within your business. It would be impossible to put three very different types of jobs onto one singular application.

You can search various occupational codes through this link.

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Do my current employees have to make the same as my foreign workers?

Department of Labor (Wage and Hour Division) has a regulation concerning “corresponding employment.” This means that any non H-2 worker employed by an employer that has a certified application who performs substantially the same work as the foreign worker have at least the same protections and benefits as those offered or provided to an H-2 worker.

In short, yes, any current, domestic workers you have doing the same work as the foreign workers have to make at least the same wage.

See the full explanation regarding corresponding employment through the link below.

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