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Review & Understand the Process
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Review & Understand the Process
Begin your journey by familiarizing yourself with our comprehensive overview of the EB-3 Visa Process. Explore our detailed Knowledge Base to understand each phase of your immigration journey.
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Apply for EB-3 Position
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Apply for EB-3 Position
Connect with our network of established employers who are ready to offer you permanent, full-time positions. These employers are committed to sponsoring qualified candidates for the EB-3 Visa program.
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Agreement Review & Signing
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Agreement Review & Signing
- Receive your personalized agreement outlining the terms and conditions
- Take time to thoroughly review all details and ask any questions
- Sign and return the agreement when you're ready to move forward
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Interview with EB-3 Expert Team
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Interview with EB-3 Expert Team
- After you pass our pre-screening, we will invite you to the Zoom interview with the Employer
- You will be able to meet your EB-3 employer and introduce yourself
- After the Zoom interview with the employer, we will let you know if you have been selected
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Zoom Interview with Employer
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Zoom Interview with Employer
- After we receive your agreement and review your application, we will schedule a Zoom interview with you
- During the Zoom interview, we will review the EB-3 Visa process and answer any questions you have
- We will also assess your English conversation skills
- English proficiency is required for most of our positions
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Receive & Return Signed Offer Letter
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Receive & Return Signed Offer Letter
- If you have been selected for the position, we will send you an offer letter from the employer to sign and return to us
- If the employer did not select you, that's ok. We will have other positions you can apply to
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Account Setup at "Work To Visa"
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Account Setup at "Work To Visa"
- After we receive your signed offer letter, we will set up your client account at eb3.work
- You will be able to check the status of your case 24/7
- You will be able to complete your information questionnaire and upload your required supporting documents
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PERM Petition Filed & Approved
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PERM Petition Filed & Approved
- We will prepare your PERM Labor Certification petition and email the draft for your review
- You will review it and confirm that your name and address are correct
- We will file the PERM petition with the DOL (Department of Labor)
- You will receive a PERM DOL case # that you can use to track the status of the PERM case on the DOL website
- The PERM process is currently taking 15+ months
- Your Priority Date is the date that your PERM is filed with the DOL
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I-140 Petition Filed & Approved
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I-140 Petition Filed & Approved
- Once your PERM is approved, we will prepare and file your I-140 petition with USCIS
- We will email you the draft so you can review it and confirm that your name and address are spelled correctly
- The 3rd and 4th installments are due at this stage. We will update your account with the invoice
- After we file the I-140 with USCIS, we will receive a USCIS case number on the I-797 filing receipt
- You can use that case number to track the status of your I-140 petition with USCIS
- USCIS I-140 processing time is currently around 12 months
- There is an option for Premium Processing for the I-140, but it is not necessary during retrogression
- If you are doing Consular Processing, then we will set up your 5th and final installment invoice at this time
- If you are doing Adjustment of Status, we will wait for your priority date to become current, then we will set up your 5th and final installment invoice
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AOS or Consular Processing Filed
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AOS or Consular Processing Filed
- Adjustment of Status (AOS): Used if you are in the U.S. and have legal status on a temporary visa (such as F-1, F-2, H-4, H-2B)
- Once your priority date is current (according to the visa bulletin), we will prepare and file your AOS petition with USCIS
- If you have dependents, they will apply for AOS at the same time
- You can apply for a temporary work permit with the AOS filing
- Consular Processing (CP): Used if you are outside the U.S. when your priority date is current
- The first step is filing the DS-260 with the NVC (National Visa Center). The DS-260 filing usually happens shortly after the I-140 is approved
- Once your priority date is current, we will receive your Consular Interview Appointment Date
- You will do the required Medical Exam at this time
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EB-3 Visa & Permanent Residence Approved
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EB-3 Visa & Permanent Residence Approved
- If you applied for Adjustment of Status: Once your Adjustment of Status is approved, you will be a Permanent Resident of the United States
- If you applied for Consular Processing: After your successful consular interview, your passport will be stamped with the EB-3 Visa. This means that you are now a Permanent Resident of the United States
- The EB-3 Visa will give you a 6-month window to travel to the U.S.
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Start Work for Your EB-3 Employer
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Start Work for Your EB-3 Employer
- Now that your EB-3 Visa has been approved and you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, you can start working for your EB-3 Employer.
- Our team will assist you with finding housing, setting up your bank account, getting your social security card, and acclimating to the community.