Question 1

What is EB-3 unskilled?

Accepted Answer

It is an employment-based immigrant visa category for jobs requiring less than 2 years of training.

Question 2

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Exact amounts vary by provider and legal strategy. Ask for itemized fees before signing.

Question 3

How long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Current DOL PERM analyst review is about 512 days (~17 months) before later I-140/visa steps. Final timing still varies by country, service center, and case complexity.

Question 4

Can my family come?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can usually be included.

Question 5

Which countries are eligible?

Accepted Answer

Most countries are eligible, while China/India are impacted by long backlogs.

Question 6

Do I need work experience?

Accepted Answer

Most EB-3 unskilled roles do not require extensive experience.

Question 7

What is PERM?

Accepted Answer

PERM is the labor certification process where employer recruitment is tested.

Question 8

Does premium processing help?

Accepted Answer

It can accelerate I-140 adjudication only, not visa bulletin waits.

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