EB-3 Visa Lawyers in Silver Spring

One EB-3 Strategy for Employers & Foreign Workers

An EB-3 case connects a permanent job opportunity, an employer’s sponsorship obligations, and a foreign worker’s qualifications. Most cases also require labor certification through the Department of Labor before the employer can petition for the worker. We help employers and foreign nationals understand how these parts fit together and identify issues that could affect the path to permanent residence.

Eligibility depends on the offered position, its legitimate minimum requirements, the worker’s education and experience, and the availability of an immigrant visa number. Living in Silver Spring doesn’t determine eligibility, and an approvable petition doesn’t necessarily mean a green card is immediately available.

Which EB-3 Classification Fits the Position?

EB-3 includes three employment-based classifications. The position’s actual requirements and the worker’s credentials determine which one may apply.

The three EB-3 classifications are:

• Skilled workers: Positions that generally require at least two years of training or experience.
• Professionals: Positions for which a U.S. bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent is normally required.
• Other workers: Permanent, full-time positions that generally require less than two years of training or experience.

The employer’s requirements must remain consistent across the labor certification and immigrant petition. The worker must also document that they met those requirements by the applicable stage of the case.

Employment-Based Immigration Counsel in Silver Spring

Murray Osorio PLLC represents individuals, families, and businesses in immigration matters nationwide. We provide personalized guidance and honest assessments, considering the employer’s filing and the worker’s immigration circumstances as parts of the same strategy.

We maintain offices in Silver Spring, Fairfax, Newark, and Charlottesville. Our full-service perspective allows us to evaluate an EB-3 case alongside current immigration status, family considerations, and other potential immigration options.

What We Review During an EB-3 Consultation

We separate classification questions from visa availability and timing concerns. Before discussing possible next steps, we consider the proposed position, the employer’s sponsorship circumstances, and the foreign national’s immigration history.

Relevant information may include:

• The permanent job offer and its minimum education, training, and experience requirements.
• The worker’s degrees, employment records, training, and current immigration status.
• The employer’s business and supporting financial documentation.
• The worker’s country of chargeability, which is generally used for immigrant visa allocation.
• Whether adjustment of status or consular processing may be the appropriate route.