Report an Issue
We read every report and respond
🇺🇸 United States · EB-3
3 mandatory requirements, 1 supporting factor, and 7 core documents — here is exactly what United States expects.
Missing any of these disqualifies an application outright — confirm them before investing in fees or document preparation.
For Professionals: bachelor's degree required. For Skilled Workers: at least 2 years of training or experience required.
Must have a US employer willing to file PERM and sponsor the I-140 petition
Department of Labor must certify that no qualified US worker is available for the position
Not strictly required, but each strengthens your case — the weight shown reflects how heavily our scoring engine (and in practice, adjudicators) value it.
Must have a bona fide offer of permanent, full-time employment in the US
Valid Passport
Current passport with 6+ months of validity
DOL Certified PERM (ETA-9089)
Department of Labor certified PERM application
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent (for Professional sub-category)
Work Experience Letters
Letters documenting 2+ years of qualifying experience (for Skilled Worker sub-category)
Permanent Job Offer Letter
Employer's letter confirming permanent, full-time job offer
Employer Ability to Pay Evidence
Employer's tax returns, annual reports, or audited financial statements
Academic Transcripts
Official transcripts from all relevant academic institutions
Official source: government website. See also: costs & fees and processing time.
Answer a few questions and get scored against this pathway — and the other 46 we track across the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. Free, no credit card.
Check my eligibility — freeFree eligibility check
Get your personalized eligibility report for the US, Canada, UK, and Australia — scored against today's actual rules. No credit card needed.
We only email you about your report and major rule changes. Unsubscribe anytime.