The EB-3 visa for Unskilled Workers is an employment-based immigrant visa category that allows individuals with less than two years of experience or training (not temporary or seasonal) to obtain permanent residency in the United States. It is an excellent option for those seeking a new life and stability in the U.S. through a job offer.
Unlike the EB-1 and EB-2 NIW visas, the EB-3 Unskilled visa requires a job offer from a U.S. employer and goes through the Certification of Laborers (PERM) process to ensure there are no qualified and willing U.S. workers to fill the position.
This visa program offers a direct path to a U.S. Green Card without requiring a university degree or extensive experience. A key feature is a guaranteed job offer from a sponsoring U.S. employer, and the benefit extends to your immediate family, allowing your spouse and unmarried children under 21 to obtain permanent residency with you.
To qualify for the EB-3 Unskilled visa, you must meet the following requirements:
You must have a full-time, permanent job offer from a U.S. employer for a position that qualifies as "unskilled.
The employer must obtain a Certification of Labor (PERM) approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, demonstrating that there are no American workers available for the position.
The position should require less than two years of experience or training. You must be able to perform the tasks of the role.
You must have the physical and mental capacity to perform the essential functions of the job offered.
Although not always a formal requirement, a basic knowledge of English may be necessary for communication in the workplace, depending on the role.
Submit all personal documentation and proof of qualifications required by USCIS.
This visa covers a wide range of roles that do not require a university degree or extensive experience. Some common categories include:
Kitchen assistants, dishwashers, waiters (in certain positions), food preparers.
Cleaners, caretakers, cleaning assistants in hotels, offices and hospitals.
Packers, assembly line operators, stock clerks, production assistants.
Construction helpers, painters (certain roles), landscaping workers.
Rural workers, food processors in factories.
Shop assistants, stock clerks, laundry attendants.
Vollaris Group Consulting, offers complete support every step of the way to your Green Card through the EB-3 Unskilled program.
We analyze your qualifications, work history, and goals to determine your eligibility and the best employment options for the EB-3 Unskilled visa.
We assist in identifying and connecting you with American employers who are willing to sponsor your EB-3 Unskilled visa for positions that match your profile.
We manage the entire Labor Certification process with the U.S. Department of Labor, a crucial step in proving the need for a foreign worker.
We prepared and submitted the I-140 petition (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) to USCIS on your behalf, with all the necessary documentation and evidence.
After the I-140 is approved, we guide you through the final process to obtain your Green Card, either through Adjustment of Status (if you are already in the U.S.) or Consular Processing (if you are abroad).
The total processing time for an EB-3 Unskilled visa can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the applicant’s country of origin (priority queue) and demand. Below is an estimated timeline for the main steps:
6 to 12 months Labor certification process with the Department of Labor.
4 to 8 months Processing of the immigrant petition by USCIS after PERM.
Varies by country. Waiting time until a visa becomes available depends on demand in your country of origin.
6 to 12 months Final step to obtaining a Green Card after the priority date becomes current.
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