About EB-3

The EB-3 category includes skilled workers (minimum 2 years training or experience), professionals (bachelor's degree), and other workers (unskilled labor). EB-3 requires PERM labor certification and generally has longer wait times than EB-1 and EB-2.

EB-3 "Other Workers" (unskilled) is a subcategory with its own cutoff that often moves slower than the skilled worker and professional segments. The priority date is established when the PERM application is filed.

Movement in EB-3 has been inconsistent. Some countries advance steadily while others experience retrogression. The category is sensitive to economic conditions and employer demand patterns.