EB-3 green card support, from job offer to permanent residence
We help skilled workers, professionals and other workers understand the EB-3 path, organize every document and track each stage — coordinated with a licensed US immigration attorney. Not a law firm; we provide administrative support and general information only.
YOUR EB-3 PATH
What is EB-3?
The third-preference employment-based green card. It leads to permanent residence and requires a US employer with a permanent, full-time job offer — there is no self-petition. The US Chamber of Commerce reports millions of open jobs exceeding the available workforce, and BLS data shows hospitality, healthcare and food service carry some of the highest vacancy rates in the country.
Professionals
The job requires a US bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, and the worker has it.
Degree requiredSkilled Workers
The job requires at least 2 years of training or experience, not temporary or seasonal work.
2+ years experienceOther Workers
Unskilled jobs requiring less than 2 years of training — restaurant, caregiving, food processing and hospitality roles. Backlogs are often longer.
Check Visa BulletinHow the EB-3 process works
Six stages from job offer to green card, with the real 2026 government fees at each step. Timing varies by country and category — most cases run 2 to 4 years end to end.
Eligibility review
Confirm the subcategory (EB-3A/B/C) and that a US employer will offer a permanent full-time job. We map your documents before anything is filed.
PERM labor certification
The employer runs recruitment and files Form ETA-9089 with the Department of Labor. The DOL charges no filing fee; the employer pays the ads ($500–$2,500) and attorney ($5,000–$10,000) — workers cannot legally be billed for PERM.
Form I-140
The employer files the immigrant petition with USCIS in the correct subcategory — filing fee $715, or $2,805 with optional premium processing for a faster decision.
Priority date wait
We monitor the monthly State Department Visa Bulletin until your priority date is current. Waits differ sharply by country and subcategory — we send you an update every month.
I-485 or consular interview
Adjust status inside the US — I-485 costs $1,440 (biometrics included) — or complete consular processing abroad: DS-260 $345 per applicant plus a $200–$500 medical exam.
Green card
After approval and entry, pay the $220 USCIS immigrant fee and receive the card. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 may qualify to follow.
What an EB-3 case actually costs
Published USCIS and Department of Labor fee schedules for 2026. The split between employer and worker is set by regulation, not by us.
- Employer pays PERM: recruitment $500–$2,500 + attorney $5,000–$10,000 + I-140 $715
- Worker pays I-485 $1,440 (in the US) or DS-260 $345 (abroad)
- Medical exam $200–$500 · credential evaluation $200–$500 · translations $200–$1,500
- Optional premium processing $2,805 · optional work permit $260 with a pending I-485
- Typical totals: worker $3,000–$8,000 · employer $7,000–$15,000
- Attorney representation, if used: $6,000–$15,000 across the case
USCIS · DOL · STATE DEPT
How USA Skills Inc. supports you
Practical coordination, plain-language guidance and paperwork that arrives organized — while a licensed attorney handles the legal work.
- Document checklist — degrees, experience letters, certified translations, passports and civil documents
- Timeline tracking — monthly Visa Bulletin updates and a reminder for every deadline in your case
- Attorney connection — introduction to a licensed US immigration attorney who reviews the filings
- Translation & credential coordination — WES, ECE or SpanTran evaluations ordered and tracked
- Family guidance — what your spouse and children under 21 need before and after approval
- Interview preparation — a full document walkthrough before your consular or field-office appointment
ORGANIZED & REVIEWED
Consultation packages
Flat fees set by USA Skills Inc. for administrative support. Government filing fees and attorney fees are separate and paid directly to USCIS, the DOL or your attorney.
Eligibility Review
- Subcategory check (EB-3A / B / C)
- Document gap list
- Priority-date estimate
- Written next-step plan
Case Preparation
- Everything in Eligibility Review
- Master document checklist
- Certified-translation coordination
- Credential evaluation (WES / ECE / SpanTran)
- Email support throughout
Preparation + Filing
- Everything in Case Preparation
- I-485 / DS-260 packet assembly & review
- Medical exam and biometrics scheduling
- RFE response support
- Attorney introduction & coordination
Monthly Tracking
- Monthly Visa Bulletin watch
- Priority-date alerts
- Deadline reminders
- Status email every month
Market context (2026): immigration consultations typically run $100–$300; document preparation for the I-485 stage $1,500–$3,500, and attorney fees for that same stage $2,500–$5,000 (full EB-3 legal representation: $6,000–$15,000). Our packages are administrative support and sit below those ranges. Government fees are paid separately: I-140 $715 (employer), I-485 $1,440 or DS-260 $345, medical exam $200–$500, USCIS immigrant fee $220, optional premium processing $2,805.
Common questions
Can I apply on my own?
No. EB-3 needs a sponsoring US employer and an approved PERM labor certification in most cases — there is no self-petition.
Do I need a degree?
Only for the Professionals subcategory. Skilled workers need 2+ years of training or experience; Other Workers need less than 2 years.
How long does it take?
Most cases take 2 to 4 years end to end, but it depends on your country and subcategory — some waits are much longer. The monthly Visa Bulletin decides.
What will it cost me?
Worker-side government fees usually run $800–$1,500+ (I-485 or DS-260, medical, translations). Across the whole case, employer and worker together commonly spend $10,000–$23,000.
Who pays for PERM?
The employer. Under Department of Labor rules (20 CFR §656.12) PERM costs cannot be passed to the worker directly or indirectly — any reimbursement demand is unlawful.
Is approval guaranteed?
No one can guarantee a visa. Be cautious of anyone promising guaranteed success — or asking you to pay for a job offer. That is a scam.
Find out where you stand
Tell us your country, education and work history, and we will walk you through the subcategory, the likely timeline and the real costs — government fees included. No obligation, no credit card.
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Important notice: USA Skills Inc. provides general information and administrative support only. This is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration filings must be prepared or reviewed by a licensed US attorney or accredited representative. Eligibility, fees, processing times and visa availability change; confirm on uscis.gov and travel.state.gov.