Overview
The EB-3 Skilled Worker subcategory is for positions requiring at least 2 years of training or experience. It provides permanent residency through PERM Labor Certification followed by I- 140 and I-485/consular processing. EB-3 typically has longer priority date wait times than EB-2, particularly for India-born applicants.Eligibility Requirements
Position must require at least 2 years of training or experience (not temporary or seasonal); beneficiary must possess required experience/training; PERM Labor Certification required; and employer must demonstrate ability to pay.
Application Process
Same process as EB-2 PERM: prevailing wage, recruitment, PERM application, I-140, I-485/consular processing.
Required Documentation
Required: PERM application; certified PERM; 2+ years of qualifying experience documented through prior employer letters; degree credentials if relevant; employer ability-to-pay; and offer letter matching PERM specifications.
Government Filing Fees
Recruitment costs; I-140 fee; I-485 fee; Premium Processing.Processing Timeline
Prevailing wage 4–6 months; Recruitment 60+ days; PERM adjudication 6–12 months; I-140 6–12 months; I-485 wait depends heavily on country backlogs (India and Philippines significantly backlogged).
Why Choose Our Firm
We handle EB-3 PERM cases for chefs, nurses, IT support roles, manufacturing skilled positions, and skilled trade workers. Our practice includes complex experience documentation, business necessity arguments for skill requirements, and BALCA appeals.
