# EB-3 PERM

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> Last modified: 2023-03-19T16:56:45+00:00

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- “Skilled workers” are persons whose job requires a minimum of 2 years training or work experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature

- “Professionals” are persons whose job requires at least a U.S. baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent and are a member of the professions

- The “other workers” subcategory is for persons performing unskilled labor requiring less than 2 years training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature.

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Click here for your free eb-3 visa guide” url=”https://legalservicesincorporated.com/get-your-free-eb-2-eb-3-perm-guide/”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Click Here to Sign up for a Free Webinar” url=”https://legalservicesincorporated.com/blog/webinars/”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Click Here to See our EB-3 Visa Videos” url=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLiKRJrYraF9-yDiIOOfZg”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Requirements & Eligibility” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1591671755317{margin-top: 28px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1593080497133{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 12px !important;}”]Third preference petitions must generally be accompanied by an approved, individual labor certification from the Department of Labor on Form ETA-9089. Also, this category is not timely as it is backlogged for many countries. As such, many applicants would have to wait years to apply under this category.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Application Process” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1591672298154{margin-top: 28px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1593080518631{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 12px !important;}”]To qualify for an EB-3 green card, your employer must file a Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker. Prior to filing this, the employer must complete the Labor Certification process to show that they were not able to hire an U.S. worker. The PERM must be approved prior to filing the I-140 petition. If the green card category is current for the applicant, the I-485 can also be filed at the same time as the I-140. In addition, the applicant can apply for work authorization and the ability to travel.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”How long does the Visa last for?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1591672587730{margin-top: 28px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1593080526383{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 12px !important;}”]These are green cards so as long as you meet the residency requirements and do not violate the terms of the visa you can keep them for life.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”How are family members treated?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1591672634641{margin-top: 28px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1593080533369{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 12px !important;}”]Your spouse may be admitted to the United States in E34 (spouse of a “skilled worker” or “professional”) or EW4 (spouse of an “other worker”). During the process where you and your spouse are applying for permanent resident status (status as a green card holder), your spouse is eligible to file for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).  Your children  may be admitted as E35 (child of a “skilled worker” or “professional”) or EW5 (child of an “other worker”).[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Other considerations or related articles?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1591672668031{margin-top: 28px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1600108467371{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 12px !important;}”]The EB-3 category may not be current for many countries.  As such, there may be a long wait to obtaining the green card.  Find more information on various immigration topics discussed in our [blog](https://legalservicesincorporated.com/blog/).[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1600108474893{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 12px !important;}”]Find more information on various immigration topics discussed in our [blog](https://legalservicesincorporated.com/blog/).[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Fees” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1591682023728{margin-top: 28px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1600108485449{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 12px !important;}”]Find out more by checking out the [fee schedule](https://legalservicesincorporated.com/fees/).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”visa-sidebar” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”cs-5″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column][/vc_row]