Lorn & Partners Lawyers help Cambodians get the U.S. green card
through eB-3 Visa program
The EB-3 visa (Employment-Based Third Preference) was enacted to enable United States employers to sponsor qualified foreign nationals for lawful permanent residence through the offer of full-time, long-term employment within the United States. EB-3 encompasses three subcategories: Skilled Workers (requiring at least two years of training or experience), Professionals (requiring at least a bachelor’s degree), and Unskilled/Other Workers (requiring less than two years of training).
Classification under the EB-3 category is contingent upon the foreign national’s ability to satisfy the statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the offered position, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, specialized skills, and relevant work experience. Employers are generally required to obtain labor certification from the appropriate government authority and to demonstrate compliance with all applicable federal immigration laws and regulations.
Eligibility for the EB-3 Visa is determined jointly by the sponsoring employer and the foreign national employee. The U.S. employer is generally required to establish that there are no qualified, willing, and available U.S. workers for the offered position, and that the employment of a foreign national will not adversely affect the wages or working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
From the applicant’s perspective, eligibility is based on factors including educational qualifications, relevant work experience, and the specific requirements of the offered position. An EB-3 visa lawyer may assess the applicant’s credentials to determine whether they meet the applicable statutory and regulatory criteria for classification under this category.
There are THREE categories under EB-3 Visa as below:
- Must possess a minimum of two years of work experience or vocational training.
- Post-secondary education related to the field may be considered as part of training.
- Must be applying for a position where no qualified U.S. workers are available.
- Must be qualified to perform a professional occupation requiring specialized knowledge.
- Must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree or an equivalent foreign degree.
- Must have relevant experience in the professional field, when applicable.
- The position must be one for which qualified U.S. workers are not readily available.
- Must be offered a permanent, full-time non-seasonal position.
- Must be able to perform work where no available U.S. workers can be found.
The EB-3 visa is one of the most accessible pathways to living and working permanently in the United States. It offers a range of valuable benefits for individuals and their families:
With an EB-3 visa, you can obtain a U.S. Green Card and enjoy permanent resident status. This allows you to live, work, and build your future in the United States long-term, with greater stability and security.
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can accompany you to the United States. Your children can attend school, and your spouse can apply for work authorization or work after receiving their Green Card—helping your entire family build a better future together.
As a permanent resident, you have the freedom to change employers and explore better job opportunities. You’re no longer tied to a single employer, giving you more control over your career path.
The EB-3 visa has more flexible requirements than other employment-based visas like EB-1 and EB-2. This makes it an excellent option for individuals who may not qualify for higher-tier visa categories.
You first need a U.S. employer willing to sponsor you and a specific permanent job offer that fits one of the EB‑3 categories (skilled, professional, or other worker).
PERM Labour Certification is the first and most legal-department heavy part.
After PERM approval, the lawyer files Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Form with USCIS.
Once the priority date is current, you either file Form I‑485 (adjustment of status inside the U.S.) or go through consular processing with DS‑260 at a U.S. embassy in Cambodia.
The EB-3 visa process is generally not a fast immigration pathway. From the initial stage of labor certification through to the final issuance of a green card, the overall timeline typically ranges from approximately three to five years, and in some cases may take longer.
Processing times may vary depending on several factors, including visa bulletin backlogs, the workload of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the applicant’s country of origin.
Engaging an experienced EB-3 immigration attorney may help reduce avoidable delays and ensure that the case is prepared and processed as efficiently as possible in accordance with applicable immigration laws and procedures.