• Employment-related Sponsors can cost you time and money. At EB-3VisaPro Professional Services, we’re dedicated to helping businesses and professionals navigate the immigration system quickly and efficiently. We work with a broad spectrum of professionals and businesses.
• For professionals entering the country to work, they may ultimately wish to seek permanent residence. The immigration attorneys at Gateway Professional Serviceswork with employers and professionals to help employees find a clear path to residency in the United States, helping businesses grow and talented professionals build the career and life that they want.
• EB-2: Advanced Degree Professionals and Aliens of Exceptional Ability
• The second preference category of employment-based immigration includes two major subcategories: members of professions holding advanced degrees and aliens of exceptional ability.
• EB-3: Professionals, Skilled Workers and Other Workers
• The third preference category of employment-based immigration is for professionals, skilled workers, and other workers. Most petitions filed in the EB-3 category require a labor certification.

      *********GREEN CARD THROUGH COMPANY SPONSORSHIP**************

(GREEN CARD THROUGH COMPANY SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE EB-3 CATEGORY SUCCESSFULLY)  RECEIVED IN 3 STEPS:

1. PERM LABOR CERTIFICATION  (Processing time 7/12 months)

The first step in the EB-3 Green Card process is the PERM (Program Electronic

Management Review) LC (Labor Certification), this process is completed by the U.S.

Sponsor/Employer. The PERM process is processed and filed by the U.S.

Sponsor/Employer with the Department of Labor (DOL).

2. PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER FOR THE APPLICANT FORM I-140

(Processing time 6/9 months regular, 15 days with Premium)

This is the second step in obtaining the EB-3 category Green Card. To qualify for an

EB-3 category Green Card, the applicant along with the Sponsor/Employer must file a

Form I 140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.

3. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS/GREEN CARD FILING FORM I-485

(FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING FROM THE US) (Processing time 8/12 months)**

This is the last step in applying for permanent resident status in the United States for many immigrant professionals. As the applicant is already present in the United States, by filling form I-485, Application for Permanent Residence through the Adjustment of status process means that applicants do not need to return to their home country to obtain an immigrant visa.

(FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING FROM ABROAD) (Processing time 8/12 months)**

This is the last step in applying for permanent resident status. Once the I-140 Petition is approved. Case will be transferred to the NVC (National Visa Center) for further

processing. ** Not Applicable for applicants born in India, China**