EB-3 green cards allow companies to sponsor a foreign nationals as a “skilled worker”, “professional”, or “other worker”. The eligibility requirements for the EB-3 category is less rigid than the EB-1 or EB-2 visa categories. Though the requirements are less rigid, sponsoring a “skilled worker”, “professional”, or “other worker” is a complicated process. The foreign national must be performing work for which qualified U.S. workers are not available. Additionally, your company must offer the foreign national a permanent, full-time job.

• Who is considered a “skilled worker”?
  • The foreign national must be able to establish he/she has at least 2 years of job experience, education, or training that meets the job requirements as specified in the labor certification.

 

• Who is considered a “professional”?
  • The foreign national must demonstrate that he/she has a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree or its foreign equivalent. A Bachelor’s Degree must be a normal requirement for entry into the occupation. The foreign national may substitute education and experience for a Bachelor’s Degree. The foreign national must meet any other requirements specified in the labor certification.

 

• Who is considered “other workers”?
  • The foreign national must be performing unskilled labor that requires less than 2 years training, education, or experience and not of a temporary or seasonal nature. The foreign national must be able to show he/she has the ability to perform the unskilled labor as well as meet any other requirements specified in the labor certification.

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