The EB3 Work Process

 

Step 1: Review and understand the EB-3 Visa process

• You can check out our overview of the EB-3 visa process on our IAIC page.

 

Step 2: Apply for an EB-3 Visa position

• Our employers are ready to meet you and offer you a permanent, full-time position. They will sponsor you for the EB-3 Visa.

 

Step 3: Receive and return the assigned agreement

• After you apply for a position, you will receive an agreement.
• Please review the agreement carefully.
• When you are ready to proceed, please sign and send us the signed agreement.

 

Step 4: Zoom interview with IAIC

• After we receive your agreement and review your application, we will schedule a Zoom interview with you.
• During the Zoom interview, we will review the EB-3 Visa process and answer any questions you have.
• We will also assess your English conversation skills.
• English proficiency is required for most of our positions.

 

Step 5: Zoom interview with employer

• After you pass our pre-screening, we will invite you to the Zoom interview with the Employer.
• You will be able to meet your EB-3 employer and introduce yourself.
• After the Zoom interview with the employer, we will let you know if you have been selected.

 

Step 6: Receive and return signed offer letter

• If you have been selected for the position, we will send you an offer letter from the employer to sign and return to us.
• If the employer did not select you, that’s ok. We will have other positions you can apply to.

 

Step 7: We set up your account at IAIC

• Once we receive your signed offer letter, we’ll proceed with setting up your client account. Feel free to Contact us if you have any questions.
• You will be able to check the status of your case 24/7.
• You will be able to complete your information questionnaire and upload your required supporting documents.
• You will see the Billing tab and you can pay your first installment at this time.

 

Step 8: PERM Petition filed and approved

• We will prepare your PERM Labor Certification petition and email the draft for your review.
• You will review it and confirm that your name and address are correct.
• We will file the PERM petition with the DOL (Department of Labor).
• You will receive a PERM DOL case #that you can use to track the status of the PERM case on the DOL website.
• The PERM process is currently taking 15+ months.
• Your Priority Date is the date that your PERM is filed with the DOL.

 

Step 9: 1-140 petition filed and approved

• Once your PERM is approved, we will prepare and file your I-140 petition with USCIS.
• We will email you the draft so you can review it and confirm that your name and address are spelled correctly.
• After we file the I-140 with USCIS, we will receive a USCIS case number on the I-797 filing receipt.
• You can use that case number to track the status of your I-140 petition with USCIS.
• USCIS I-140 processing time is currently around 10 months.
• There is an option for Premium Processing for the I-140, but it is not necessary during retrogression.

 

Step 10: AOS / CP filed

• AOS stand for Adjustment of Status.
  • Adjustment of Status is used if you are in the U.S. and have legal status on a temporary visa (such as F-1, F-2, H-4, H-2B).
  • Once your priority date is current (according to the visa bulletin), we will prepare and file your AOS petition with USCIS.
  • If you have dependents, they will apply for AOS at the same time.
  • You can apply for a temporary work permit with the AOS filing.

 

• CP stands for Consular Processing.
  • Consular Processing is used if you are outside the U.S. when your priority date is current.
  • The first step is filing the DS-260 with the NVC (National Visa Center).
  • The DS-260 filing usually happens shortly after the I-140 is approved.
  • Once your priority date is current, we will receive your Consular Interview Appointment Date.
  • You will do the required Medical Exam at this time.

 

Step 11: EB-3 visa and permanent residence approved

• If you applied for Adjustment of Status:
  • Once your Adjustment of Status is approved, you will be a Permanent Resident of the United States.
• If you applied for Consular Processing:
  • After your successful consular interview, your passport will be stamped with the EB-3 Visa. This means that you are now a Permanent Resident of the United States.
  • The EB-3 Visa will give you a 6-month window to travel to the U.S.

 

Step 12: Start work for your EB-3 employer

• Now that your EB-3 Visa has been approved and you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, you can start working for your EB-3 Employer.
• Our team will assist you with finding housing, setting up your bank account, getting your social security card, and acclimating to the community.