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Employment-Based Immigration
EB-3 employment-based green cards. Labor certification (PERM), I-140 petitions, and adjustment of status for eligible workers. (EB-3 only at this time)
What We Handle
EB-3 skilled workers, professionals, and other workers
Labor Certification (PERM) through the Department of Labor
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
Adjustment of status or consular processing upon visa availability
Maintaining valid nonimmigrant status during the process
The Process
1
Employer conducts PERM recruitment and files labor certification
2
File Form I-140 with USCIS after PERM approval
3
Monitor visa bulletin for priority date to become current
4
File adjustment of status (I-485) or pursue consular processing
5
Attend biometrics and interview
6
Receive employment-based green card
Who May Qualify
- EB-3 Skilled Workers: job requiring at least 2 years of training or experience
- EB-3 Professionals: job requiring at least a U.S. bachelor's degree
- EB-3 Other Workers: unskilled labor positions not temporary or seasonal
- Employer must sponsor and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers available
Need Help With Employment-Based Immigration?
Schedule a consultation with Attorney Bachikh to discuss your specific situation and options. A consultation fee applies.