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EB-3 Unskilled Immigration
Explore a permanent-residence pathway for your child’s life and long-term career in the U.S., starting with the actual employment requirements.
OVERVIEW
Understanding EB-3 unskilled immigration
EB-3 covers professionals, skilled workers and other workers. Start by confirming the location, duties and qualifications. The process generally involves labor certification and an employer petition.
Skilled workers
Confirm the position's requirement for at least two years of training or experience and the supporting evidence.
Other workers
This category concerns nonseasonal positions requiring less than two years of training or experience. Actual duties and employment terms matter.
FAMILY & STUDENT STRATEGY
One EB-3 pathway, different family starting points.
Consider the principal applicant and the actual work plan alongside study and family schedules.
A parent-led family plan
First assess whether a parent meets the actual job requirements, then review dependent eligibility and each child’s education and relocation timing.
A student’s own long-term plan
Students can discuss their individual eligibility and job requirements around university entry. Age or school year alone does not establish eligibility; study and actual employment plans must fit together.
EB-3 is based on genuine employment. Applicants need to understand and intend to perform the offered job under its actual conditions. Dependents generally include a spouse and unmarried children under 21; CSPA eligibility requires a separate review.
U.S. Department of State · Employment and dependents
Explore education and family timelines ↗THE VALUE OF YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
How permanent residency changes
the choices ahead.
Tuition, work authorization and your child’s next step.
Explore the numbers and the rules behind them.
U.S. public four-year institutions · Out-of-state vs. in-state
Per year$19,930A meaningful difference in your annual education budget.
Based on average 2025–26 published tuition and mandatory fees at U.S. public four-year institutions. A green card alone does not qualify a student for in-state tuition; state and university residency rules also apply.
Out-of-state average$31,880
In-state average$11,950
Annual published tuition and mandatory fees / Before aid
A four-year illustration
$79,720The four-year tuition difference
Assumes the same tuition gap and in-state eligibility for all four years. This simple comparison excludes living costs, aid and immigration expenses; it is not income or a net-savings estimate.
Look beyond graduation
Without work-visa sponsorshipWork authorization as a permanent resident
F-1 OPT generally provides up to 12 months, with a 24-month extension for eligible STEM graduates. Permanent residents do not rely on the OPT clock or employer work-visa sponsorship. Hiring remains a separate decision.
START EARLY. CHOOSE WITH CLARITY.
Before the next deadline approaches,
make time for your options.
Academic calendars, immigration processing and tuition-residency requirements follow different timelines. An early review gives your family time to compare preparation needs and alternatives.
Early preparation creates time to plan; it does not guarantee approval, timing, admission or employment.
PRIVATE ADVISORY
A structured process.
A clear next step for you.
From your first consultation to life after approval,
we coordinate the journey.
- 01
Personal consultation
Understand your circumstances.We review your background, assets and family plans, outlining suitable pathways and conditions that need further review.
Individual eligibility review - 02
Strategy
Build a plan around you.We explain the proposed route, preparation schedule, service scope and cost categories.
A tailored action plan - 03
Execution
Coordinate each stage.We review required documents and progress, helping you prepare for the next step.
Documents, schedules and progress - 04
Ongoing support
Connect with your next chapter.After approval, we discuss connections to education, tax and settlement services as needed.
Connections for settling in
The service scope and any separate specialist work are clarified during consultation and contracting.
Request a private consultationEDUCATION · RESIDENCY · CAREER
Beyond university admission,
toward a wider world of careers.
Explore education, residency and career plans together, so your child can pursue their interests and ambitions in the U.S.
Examples of future career aspirations
These companies illustrate career aspirations. They are not presented as GBP partners or EB-3 sponsors, and employment is not guaranteed.
Education and direction
Plan for university, English skills, projects and internship preparation around the student’s academic interests.
Residency and a foundation for life
Review EB-3 eligibility and the actual employment terms alongside residency plans and the timing of study and work.
A career in their field
Prepare for a long-term career after permanent residence. Employment at a target company requires relevant skills, experience and its own hiring process.
Prepare for EB-3 employment and a long-term career separately.
EB-3 unskilled immigration is based on a genuine permanent, full-time job and an intention to work in that role. The employer is not simply a vehicle for a green card. Study schedules, work commitments and later career changes require individual review.
PREPARATION
Before your consultation
These materials can support an initial review. The documents required for an application depend on your circumstances and the relevant category.
- Basic work history and preferred employment conditions
- Education, experience and relevant qualifications, if applicable
- Plans for accompanying family members and children's ages
- US travel and immigration history and current status
NEXT STEPS
Typical next steps
- 01
Employer, role and job requirements
- 02
PERM labor certification
- 03
I-140 immigrant petition
- 04
Visa availability, consular processing or adjustment of status
This is a general outline. The steps may vary with your location, immigration status and application route.
QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I check current vacancies?
Confirm the actual legal employer, location, duties and current opportunities during consultation. The global company logos on this page illustrate long-term career aspirations, not EB-3 openings.
Can my family accompany me?
Spouses and children must meet the relevant derivative eligibility requirements. Children's ages and the application timeline need individual review.
Are college admission or office jobs guaranteed?
The EB-3 position and college admission are separate matters. There is no combined guarantee of a particular job, visa approval or admission outcome.
Can the processing timeline be fixed in years?
Timelines depend on labor certification, petition processing, visa availability, country of birth and individual circumstances. A visa-bulletin cutoff is not the total processing time. Review current conditions alongside study and work plans.
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