A permanent job offer can open a path toward building your future in the U.S., but the employment-based immigration process involves several agencies and detailed filings. A Scottsdale EB-3 visa lawyer can help you understand what your employer must do and how each stage fits together.
An investor visa attorney can also spot issues before they cause avoidable setbacks. At New Frontier Immigration Law, we review the position, your work history, and your immigration background so you and the sponsoring employer can move forward with a clear plan.
The EB-3 category covers three groups of workers. Under 8 U.S.C. § 1153(b)(3), skilled workers generally need at least two years of training or experience, while professionals generally need a U.S. bachelor’s degree or a foreign equivalent that relates to the offered position. Other workers may qualify for permanent jobs that require less than two years of training.
For an applicant in Scottsdale, an EB-3 visa attorney from our team can compare the employer’s minimum job requirements with your credentials. USCIS expects evidence that you met those requirements when the employer filed the labor certification, so we help organize the diplomas and experience letters that support the correct classification.
Most EB-3 cases begin with permanent labor certification through the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer usually requests a prevailing wage and files Form ETA-9089 after the required recruitment, showing that not enough qualified U.S. workers are available and that hiring the foreign worker will not harm similar U.S. workers. The prevailing wage step and recruitment can take several months, so early planning helps keep the case on schedule.
The employer’s next filing is the Form I-140 immigrant petition, which asks the government to approve the sponsored job offer. Our EB-3 visa lawyers can assist workers in Scottsdale by coordinating with the employer to present the job offer and the employer’s ability to pay the offered wage as part of the petition process. Careful preparation matters because inconsistent job requirements or weak experience letters can lead to requests for evidence.
Approval of Form I-140 does not always mean you can immediately receive a green card. Your priority date must be current under the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin, and availability depends on your country of chargeability and the monthly cutoff date.
When a visa number becomes available, our legal team can determine the correct final process for your EB-3 visa. You may file Form I-485 to adjust status if you are eligible and physically present in the U.S., or you may complete consular processing abroad. We review your status history and any admissibility concerns before filing, and your spouse and unmarried children under 21 may also qualify as derivative applicants. We also monitor the Visa Bulletin so you can file as soon as a number is available.
While an adjustment application is pending, you may also request employment authorization and advance parole, which can allow you to work and to travel without abandoning the application. Those requests are filed with or after Form I-485 and can be renewed if the case remains pending, and keeping the sponsoring job offer intact through that period remains important.
An EB-3 case requires close coordination between your employer and the federal agencies involved. Missing a filing requirement or submitting conflicting information can make an already lengthy process more difficult.
A Scottsdale EB-3 visa lawyer at New Frontier Immigration Law can explain your options and help prepare each stage with care. Contact our team to discuss the offered position and the next steps in your employment-based green card process.
