Compliance-driven EB-3 guidance for U.S. employers and foreign workers pursuing permanent residence through labor certification. Our consultant-led approach focuses on correct job classification, PERM labor certification compliance, and USCIS-aligned employer-sponsored green card petitions built for multi-stage review.

The EB-3 visa is an employment-based immigrant category that provides lawful permanent residence (green card) through U.S. employer sponsorship and labor market testing. It is designed to meet long-term workforce needs when qualified U.S. workers are not available for the offered position.
Unlike merit-based or waiver-driven green cards, EB-3 adjudication is role-driven and compliance-based. The Department of Labor (DOL) and USCIS evaluate whether the offered job qualifies under EB-3 subcategories and whether the employer has completed the PERM labor certification process accurately and in good faith.
Successful EB-3 cases depend on procedural discipline, realistic job requirements, and strict consistency across recruitment, certification, and immigration filings.
PERM approval from the Department of Labor is mandatory.
A U.S. employer must offer a permanent, full-time position.
Available for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
Approval leads directly to lawful permanent resident (green card) status.
EB-3 cases are not won by speed or flexibility. They are won through planning, documentation control, and compliance discipline across multiple agencies and timelines.
We confirm that the offered position qualifies under the correct EB-3 subcategory.
Recruitment steps, timelines, and prevailing wage determinations are planned carefully to reduce audit risk.
Job requirements are structured to reflect true business needs and align with worker qualifications.
PERM, I-140, and employer records are aligned precisely to avoid inconsistencies.
All filings are framed consistently to withstand Department of Labor audits and USCIS review.
I-140 petitions are prepared with detailed compliance checks.
Before submission, discrepancies that commonly trigger denials or audits are eliminated.
We assist with audits, RFEs, and follow-up requests through final adjudication.

EB-3 cases rely on perfect consistency across labor certification and immigration filings. Even minor discrepancies can derail approval.
We prioritize accuracy and alignment—never improvisation.
The foundation of the EB-3 case.
Evidence of wage compliance.
Job advertisements, recruitment reports, and hiring records.
Confirmation of permanent, full-time employment.
Tax filings and records demonstrating ability to pay.
Documentation proving minimum qualifications were met before PERM filing.
Must match PERM language exactly.
Financial proof covering the priority date onward.
Many EB-3 petitions fail not because workers are unqualified, but because process discipline breaks down.
Our role is to identify and eliminate these risks before filing.
Common Issues Include:
Our role is to identify these vulnerabilities early and reposition the case before filing.

Get expert-led guidance to understand your EB-3 eligibility, employer responsibilities, and green card pathway clearly. We review your profile, explain realistic options, and help you plan next steps with structure and confidence.

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