FAQs
You may be eligible for this immigrant visa preference category if you are a skilled worker, professional, or other worker.
“Skilled workers”
“Professionals”
The “other workers”
General Requirements:
Aged 18 and above, preferably under 45 years old
Labor certification and a permanent, full-time job offer required
You must meet any other requirements specified on the labor certification.
Good health, no infectious diseases, no serious illnesses. Clean criminal record, no history of illegal residency or deportation from any country.
Requirements:
Skilled Workers | 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.
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Professional | You must demonstrate that you possess a U.S. baccalaureate or foreign equivalent degree, and that a baccalaureate degree is the normal requirement for entry into the occupation.
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Unskilled Workers | 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.
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Below are the latest updated fees for applying for the EB-3 Visa as of November 2024:
Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker): 1315 USD
Premium Processing Fee: 2805 USD (Optional)
Form DS-260: 345 USD
Form DS-260 for accompanying family members: 345 USD per person
Green Card Fee: 235 USD per person
The fees are updated on the official U.S. government website. Additionally, there may be other costs such as translation and notarization of documents, consulting services for the EB-3 Visa application process, etc.
For the exact EB-3 Visa costs, please contact us directly.
The processing time for EB-3 visa applications involves several stages, each with its own time frame:
Processing Time for Form I-140: On average, it takes about 4 to 22 months according to the latest data from USCIS. If you choose to use the premium processing option, this time can be expedited.
Waiting for Visa Availability: After Form I-140 is approved, the applicant must wait for a visa number to become available. The waiting time for visa availability varies depending on the applicant's country of origin and the demand for EB-3 visas from that country.
Processing Time for Form I-485: If the applicant is in the U.S. and eligible to adjust their status, the average processing time is about 7.5 to 32.5 months. This timeframe can be influenced by various factors.
Consular Processing: If the applicant is applying from outside the U.S., the application will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC), which will forward it to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The scheduling of interviews and subsequent waiting times at this stage depend on the specific consular office and the applicant's location.
For accurate updates on the EB-3 visa processing time, please contact us.