Employment-based 3rd preference category
Overview of EB-3
The EB-3 category divided into 3 sub-categories according to the qualification requirements of the US employer. EB-3 employment petition must be accompanied by an approved, individual labor certification from the Department of Labor on Form ETA-9089.
EB-3 Classification
- EB-3A: This sub-category is for a professional, whose job offer requires at least a US bachelor’s degree or a foreign equivalent
- EB-3B: This sub-category is for a skilled worker, whose job requires at least of 2 years of training or work experience in the field, not of a temporary or seasonal nature
- EB-3C: This sub-category is for an unskilled worker, whose job requires less than 2 years of training or experience in the field.

