Can a unskilled Eb 3 worker apply for a green card?
If you are an unskilled EB-3 worker, your spouse and children can apply for the EW-4 and EW-5 visas, respectively. If the application is approved, your spouse can apply for an Employment Authorization Document to be able to work lawfully in the U.S. while the permanent residency application is being processed.
Who is eligible for third preference EB-3?
Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3 You may be eligible for this immigrant visa preference category if you are a skilled worker, professional, or other worker. “Skilled workers” are persons whose jobs require a minimum of 2 years training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature.
How long can you apply for an H-1B extension after the I-140?
The length of the extension will depend on the status of the I-140 petition. If the I-140 has been approved, you can request to extend your H-1B status for up to three years. If the I-140 is still pending, you can only request a one-year H-1B extension, provided your PERM has been filed for at least 365 days.
Is there a third preference for employment based immigration?
Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3 Alert: On March 20, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the immediate and temporary suspension of premium processing service for all Form I-129 and I-140 petitions until further notice due to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
The length of the extension will depend on the status of the I-140 petition. If the I-140 has been approved, you can request to extend your H-1B status for up to three years. If the I-140 is still pending, you can only request a one-year H-1B extension, provided your PERM has been filed for at least 365 days.
Who is eligible for EB-3 employment based immigration?
EB-3: Employment-Based Immigration – Skilled Workers – Professionals and Other Workers You may be eligible to be classified as a skilled worker, professional, or other worker depending upon your education, skills and work experience.
If you are an unskilled EB-3 worker, your spouse and children can apply for the EW-4 and EW-5 visas, respectively. If the application is approved, your spouse can apply for an Employment Authorization Document to be able to work lawfully in the U.S. while the permanent residency application is being processed.
What do you need to know about Eb 3?
A labor certification and a permanent, full-time job offer are required. For more information, visit our EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3 and Visa Availability and Priority Dates pages.