Permanent residency for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers (requires labor certification).
Estimated Cost
$8,090
Processing Time
~3.0 years
Validity
Permanent
The EB-3 is an employment-based third preference immigrant visa for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers. It requires employer sponsorship and PERM labor certification, and generally has longer wait times than EB-1 and EB-2 categories.
Average: 3.0 years
Path to Residency
Path to Citizenship
~5 years
Skilled worker, professional, or other worker qualification*
Must qualify as skilled worker (at least 2 years experience), professional (bachelor's degree required), or other worker (less than 2 years training)
Job offer*
Permanent, full-time job offer from U.S. employer
Labor certification (PERM)*
Employer must obtain PERM labor certification from DOL
| Fee | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| PERM Labor Certification | $0 | One-time |
| Form I-140 Filing Fee | $715 | One-time |
| Form I-485 Adjustment of Status | $1,440 | One-time |
| Biometrics Fee | $85 | One-time |
| Medical Examination | $350 | One-time |
| Premium Processing Fee (I-907)(optional) | $2,965 | One-time |
| Advertising/Recruitment (PERM) | $5,500 | One-time |
| Legal/Attorney Fees(optional) | $14,000 | One-time |
| Estimated Total | $8,090 |