US EB3 Jobs

Overview

The EB-3 Program (Unskilled Workers Category) allows unskilled workers—those in occupations requiring less than two years of training or experience—to obtain U.S. green cards through full-time, permanent employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification criteria and may include their spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age in their application.

Mercan, in partnership with AII Law, a U.S.-based law firm, offers expert legal services throughout the permanent residence application process. This includes a thorough case review to ensure eligibility for an EB-3 consular interview filing. Applicants are required to pay legal fees for these services. However, if an application is denied at any stage, Mercan will refund the legal fees within 30 days of the final decision notification. Please note that any government filing fees paid are non-refundable.


Requirements

Applicants must be physically fit and in good health to perform the job.

No formal educational qualifications are required for this category.

Minimal English proficiency is sufficient; no formal language test is needed.

Applicants must commit to working with their employer for at least one and a half years.


Government Fees

USD 700 – Form I-140 Filing Fee.

Optional USD 2,500 – Premium Processing Upgrade.

USD 345 – National Visa Center Fee per person (for visa).

USD 220 – USCIS Immigrant Fee per person (for green card).


Process and Timeline

Client submits their CV and a copy of their passport for initial review.

Client is screened for Green Card eligibility and referred to AII Law if qualified.

Aswad Consultants offers services to eligible clients and facilitates signing of service agreements with AII Law.

List of available jobs is shared; client selects preferred roles and is matched accordingly.

Client is connected with the employer via an online system. An interview via Skype, phone, or email may be conducted.

Employer extends a job offer; client accepts if interested.

AII Law files the joint application (PERM or Form 9089) with the Department of Labor on behalf of the client and employer.

Client pays the Form I-140 filing fee of USD 700 and may opt for the USD 2,500 premium processing upgrade.

Upon PERM approval, Form I-140 is filed with USCIS.

Following I-140 approval, AII Law files the visa application at the National Visa Center (NVC).

Client pays the visa fees and USCIS immigrant fee if applying from outside the U.S.

National Visa Center Fee: USD 345 per person.

USCIS Immigrant Fee (Green Card): USD 220 per person.

If the client is already in the U.S. under a temporary status, Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) can be filed along with I-140.

Form I-485 filing fee: USD 1,225 per person.

Note: Applicants pay either the immigrant visa fee or I-485 fee, not both.

Additional fees include medical examination (approx. USD 200/person) and document translation/certification costs.

What is the advantage of the EB-3 program over other US Immigration programs?
The EB-3 visa program offers a streamlined pathway to U.S. permanent residency without requiring prior work experience, language tests, or proof of net worth. This opportunity allows you to move to the United States with a full-time, permanent job and includes Green Cards for your spouse and unmarried children under 21. Your family members will also be eligible to work and study in the U.S. The typical processing time ranges from 1.5 to 2 years—faster than many other immigration routes.
Can I leave my job once I get my Green Card?
Under the EB-3 program, a joint application is submitted by the employer and employee to the U.S. Department of Labor. If the employee does not fulfill their job responsibilities—for example, by abruptly leaving the position—the employer may file a complaint, potentially leading to the cancellation of the employee’s Green Card. To prevent complications, it is strongly advised that applicants remain with their sponsoring employer for a minimum of one year.

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