Overview
The EB-3 Professional subcategory applies to positions requiring a U.S. Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) where the candidate doesn’t qualify for EB-2 (no advanced degree, no 5 years post-Bachelor’s progressive experience). This is a common backup category when EB-2 is unavailable due to qualifications or position requirements.Eligibility Requirements
Position must require Bachelor’s degree (4-year U.S. degree or foreign equivalent); beneficiary must hold the required degree in related field; PERM Labor Certification required.
Application Process
Same as EB-2 PERM and EB-3 Skilled Worker: prevailing wage, recruitment, PERM, I-140, I-485/consular.
Required Documentation
Required: PERM application; Bachelor’s degree credentials with foreign equivalency evaluation; PERM certified; ability-to-pay; offer letter.
Government Filing Fees
Recruitment costs; I-140 fee; I-485 fee; Premium Processing.Processing Timeline
Total processing similar to EB-3 Skilled Worker; Priority date wait dependent on country.
Why Choose Our Firm
We handle EB-3 Professional PERM cases for IT staff augmentation companies, financial services firms, engineering firms, and other knowledge-based employers. We strategically downgrade EB-2 to EB-3 when priority dates favor EB-3 (occasionally helpful for India-born applicants in specific circumstances).
