The EB-3 category encompasses three distinct classifications, each designed for different professional profiles:

EB-3 Professional Workers: Degree-Based Opportunities

For positions requiring at minimum a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, with the degree being a normal requirement for entry into the occupation.

The Professional Workers subcategory requires:

• A U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent

• A permanent job offer for a position requiring such degree

• Labor certification demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers available

• Employer sponsorship throughout the process

Common professional positions include:

• Engineers (various disciplines)

• Teachers

• Accountants

• IT Professionals

• Healthcare Administrators

• Business Analysts

• Marketing Professionals

• Architects

Foreign degree holders must obtain credential evaluations establishing U.S. equivalency, with combination of education and experience generally not acceptable for this subcategory.

EB-3 Skilled Workers: Experience-Based Pathways

For positions requiring at least two years of training or work experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, with relevant post-secondary education counting toward experience.

The Skilled Workers subcategory accommodates positions requiring:

• Minimum two years of training or experience

• Relevant post-secondary education may count toward experience

• Demonstrable skills not possessed by U.S. workers

• Permanent, full-time employment offer

Examples of skilled positions include:

• Construction supervisors

• Chefs

• Electricians

• Medical technicians

• IT support specialists

• Quality control inspectors

• Specialized manufacturing roles

This category offers flexibility for workers who have developed expertise through experience rather than formal education, provided they can document their qualifications thoroughly.

EB-3 Other Workers: Essential Worker Opportunities

For positions requiring less than two years of training or experience, performing “unskilled” labor that is not temporary or seasonal in nature.

The Other Workers subcategory provides pathways for positions requiring:

• Less than two years of training or experience

• Ability to perform unskilled labor

• Permanent, non-seasonal employment

• Employer commitment to sponsorship process

While this subcategory historically faces longer wait times, it remains valuable for essential workers in industries such as:

• Food service

• Hospitality

• Healthcare support

• Janitorial services

• Agricultural processing

• Light manufacturing

• General labor positions

The EB-3 green card pathways offer valuable benefits for qualified individuals seeking to:

• Establish permanent careers with U.S. employers

• Create long-term stability for themselves and families

• Build professional futures without visa renewal concerns

• Access the full spectrum of permanent residency benefits

• Create pathways to eventual U.S. citizenship