What is the EB-3 Visa?
The EB-3 visa is a U.S. employment-based immigrant visa category that enables foreign nationals to live and work permanently in the United States. It covers skilled workers, professionals, and certain unskilled workers.
EB-3 Visa Categories
EB-3(A): Skilled Workers
- Permanent, full-time position offered by U.S. employer
- At least two years of job experience or training
- Proof that no qualified U.S. workers are available
Benefits of the EB-3 Visa
Permanent Residency
Family Reunification
Path to Citizenship
Work Flexibility
Application Process
- Labor Certification (PERM) from the Department of Labor
- Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers) filed by employer
- Visa Application (DS-260) or Adjustment of Status (I-485)
EB-3 Visa Interview
The interview is the final milestone in the EB-3 visa process. Proper preparation is crucial to successfully answer EB-3 visa interview questions.
Documents for the Interview
- Valid passport
- Original birth certificate
- I-94 record
- Government-issued ID
- Employer confirmation letter
- Academic qualifications
- Tax payment records
- DS-260 confirmation and receipt