What Are the Steps to Applying for an EB3-Other Visa?
Applying for an EB3-Other visa is a multistep process that includes:
An Employer Obtaining a Labor Certification
A U.S. employer must first get a labor certification from the Department of Labor to prove there are no U.S. workers for the job. That labor certification also states that the employer will pay the worker the same wage as a similarly qualified U.S. worker.
Form I-140 Petition Completion
The I-140 petition must be filed with the USCIS. Employers should ensure that the petition is accompanied by financial information that proves they are financially stable and able to pay employee wages.
Completion of the DS-261 Form
Form DS-261 is the Online Choice of Address and Agent is where you document how or to whom you want correspondence regarding your visa status sent, whether that’s directly to yourself or to an agent, like your immigration attorney at WA Law Group.
Undergoing a Medical Evaluation
Undergoing a medical examination by a licensed physician, which may include securing a vaccination history or receiving new or booster shots is necessary as qualifying criteria for this EB3 visa class.
Compile Further Documentation Required for the EB3 Visa
It’s an applicant’s responsibility to secure the following documentation and submit it along with their application as appropriate:
- A valid passport
- A job offer from a U.S. employer
- The approved labor certification and petition
- Proof of completion of a medical examination
- The printed DS-261 confirmation page
- Two recent photographs
- An up-to-date resume
- Any academic diplomas or certifications required or relevant to the job position
- Any court or criminal records (if applicable)
It’s also important that you bring these with you during the next step (an interview with a consular officer).
Visa Interview
After reviewing the submitted documents, the National Visa Center will schedule an interview at the nearest U.S. Embassy. You must be at the interview site at the scheduled time or potentially delay the processing of your application or have it denied altogether.
At that meeting, you can expect the consular officer to ask you questions about your background and to request supporting documentation regarding your EB3-Other visa application, all of which are intended to help them make a more informed decision in your case.
What Are the Steps to Applying for an EB-3 Visa?
Applying for an EB3 visa is a multistep process that includes:
An Employer Obtaining a Labor Certification
A U.S. employer must first get a labor certification from the Department of Labor to prove there are no U.S. workers for the job. That labor certification also states that the employer will pay the worker the same wage as a similarly qualified U.S. worker.
Form I-140 Petition Completion
The I-140 petition must be filed with the USCIS. Employers should ensure that the petition is accompanied by financial information that proves they are financially stable and able to pay employee wages.
Completion of the DS-261 Form
Form DS-261 is the Online Choice of Address and Agent is where you document how or to whom you want correspondence regarding your visa status sent, whether that’s directly to yourself or to an agent, like your immigration attorney at WA Law Group.
Undergoing a Medical Evaluation
Undergoing a medical examination by a licensed physician, which may include securing a vaccination history or receiving new or booster shots is necessary as qualifying criteria for this EB3 visa class.
Compile Further Documentation Required for the EB3 Visa
It’s an applicant’s responsibility to secure the following documentation and submit it along with their application as appropriate:
- A valid passport
- A job offer from a U.S. employer
- The approved labor certification and petition
- Proof of completion of a medical examination
- The printed DS-261 confirmation page
- Two recent photographs
- An up-to-date resume
- Any academic diplomas or certifications required or relevant to the job position
- Any court or criminal records (if applicable)
It’s also important that you bring these with you during the next step (an interview with a consular officer).
Visa Interview
After reviewing the submitted documents, the National Visa Center will schedule an interview at the nearest U.S. Embassy. You must be at the interview site at the scheduled time or potentially delay the processing of your application or have it denied altogether.
At that meeting, you can expect the consular officer to ask you questions about your background and to request supporting documentation regarding your EB3 visa application, all of which are intended to help them make a more informed decision in your case.