EB-3 Unskilled

To determine eligibility, you must first ensure that you are not inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). There are numerous grounds of inadmissibility that can prevent a foreign national from gaining permission to enter or remain in the U.S. permanently. To determine your eligibility, register for an account, and our team will assess your ability to do this program. The following are a few common issues that will make you ineligible for the EB3 Visa process or hurt your chances: You engaged in unauthorized work in the United States: Generally, unauthorized work within the United States will make you ineligible to apply for the EB3 Visa with Alpha Global Biz if you are seeking to gain an EB3 Visa through an Adjustment of Status (AOS). However, if the unauthorized work does not exceed 180 days, the client may be able to adjust. If the unauthorized work has exceeded 180 days, you can return to your home country and apply for the EB3 Visa through Consular Processing. You engaged in Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) CIMT includes the attempt or commission of any crime that may result in a felony or more than 2 years in jail. CIMT includes but is not limited to murder convictions or felony convictions. An applicant will also be found to lack good moral character if during the statutory period the applicant: Committed one or more crimes of moral turpitude (immorality) Committed two or more offenses resulting in a conviction within the United States and a total sentencing of five years or more Violated any law of the United States, any State, or any foreign country relating to a controlled substance, provided that the violation was not a single offense for simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana Is or was confined in the United States to a penal institution for a total of 180 days pursuant to a conviction or convictions Has given false testimony to obtain any benefit under oath or affirmation and with an intent to obtain an immigration benefit Is or was involved in prostitution or commercialized vice Is or was involved in the smuggling of a person or persons into the United States Has practiced or is practicing polygamy Committed and convicted of two or more gambling offenses Earns his or her income principally from illegal gambling activities Is or was a habitual drunkard. Unless the applicant establishes extenuating circumstances, the applicant shall be found to lack good moral character if, during the statutory period, the applicant: Willfully failed or refused to support dependents Had an extramarital affair which tended to destroy an existing marriage; or Committed unlawful acts that adversely reflect upon the applicant’s moral character, or was convicted or imprisoned for such acts To learn more about our process and eligibility, create an account here. This will lead you through informational videos and an eligibility questionnaire.

You can apply for the EB-3 Unskilled Visa from any country. However, with Alpha Global Biz, you can apply from any country except China and India. Under American immigration laws, the number of permanent residences or “Green Cards” that can be issued per year is limited to only 140,000 for employment-based cases. Millions of people apply for Green Cards. Because of this, a backlog for visas has been growing each year. Only a certain number of the 140,000 per year is allocated for each country and each visa category. When the priority date becomes “current”, a foreign national goes through the process of obtaining a Green Card. Given that the priority date is based on birth country, China and India, which have large populations, are backlogged for more than several years. Thus, any Chinese or Indian national would need to wait many years before they could start working at a company and the employers who work with Alpha Global generally cannot wait that long to receive workers. Therefore, regrettably, Alpha Global Biz cannot assist foreign nationals from these countries. Of the countries that we do serve, most of our clients are from Brazil, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Nepal.

For many working in the USA on an EB3 Unskilled Visa, their prior education, work history, and hard work makes them prime candidates for promotion with their sponsoring employer. But the question often arises whether an EB3 Unskilled employee can accept promotion. Because, an EB3 worker is technically hired and sponsored for a specific job, are they allowed to change roles? The answer is, as is often the case, “it depends.” The issue is whether the promotion places the worker in a new EB3 category before being issued a green card. There are numeric restrictions placed on each category of employment-based visa on an annual basis, so it is important to stay within your category until you have received your green card. When reviewing your application, USCIS will be looking for a “material change” in the conditions of your application. If you were sponsored for a job that required no skills or education but arrived to your USCIS interview while working in a technical managerial role that requires two years of experience, USCIS might consider it a fraudulent attempt to gain a green card by applying under a category that required showing less evidence. So, can you accept a promotion while working on an EB3 unskilled visa? Maybe. It would be wise to consult an before doing so. To see the jobs and employers that Alpha Global Biz works with, create a free account here.

The process of immigrating to the United States is daunting. Navigating a highly complex foreign legal system with your future at stake can induce great levels of stress and anxiety. For this reason, many hopeful immigrants choose to go through an agency like Alpha Global Biz which provides support, connections, and resources in navigating the system. But what exactly are the responsibilities of the client when working with an agency like Alpha Global Biz? There are four main categories of responsibility: (1) Provide truthful and accurate information An agency like Alpha Global Biz is willing to do the heavy lifting in making sure everything is in compliance with the regulations of the U. S. Government. But the agency is only as good as the information you provide them. For example, if you have unauthorized work in your past, that is not automatically going to disqualify you from getting a green card, but it could change your process. An agency like Alpha Global Biz needs to know that information up front so that they can respond appropriately and get you your green card as quickly as possible. (2) Provide evidence as requested Any type of application to U.S. immigration will require certain forms of documentary evidence. It is important that you provide the correct documentation as requested as quickly as possible. The rules for evidence provided to US government are strict. Not having sufficient evidence could delay your application indefinitely. (3) Timely payment of fees Agencies such as Alpha Global Biz work hard to provide a highly technical and specialized service to ensure your ultimate success in obtaining a green card. In order to provide this service, it is necessary that clients stay on time with their payments so that the agency can continue working on your behalf. (4) Work for your sponsoring employer Agencies like Alpha Global Biz are able to provide quality jobs to intending immigrants because of the relationships they build with the sponsoring employers. Part of maintaining this relationship is dependent on the performance of the intending immigrant. When you first sign up with an agency like Alpha Global Biz, there will most likely be a clause in your contract requesting you to work for your sponsoring employer for a certain period. It is important that you make a good faith effort to stay with your employer and show up to work throughout that year or you may be subject to penalties, including having your green card application denied on the basis of fraud. To learn more about Alpha Global Biz, our process, and how it works, create a free account here. You will be able to watch explanatory videos and directly chat our team.

The terminology gets a little confusing here, so one of the key points to know is that the green card represents your visa, so how long it lasts is the same as a green card, because it’s a visa for permanent residence. The green card itself lasts for 10 years and then will need to be renewed. As long as you continue to renew it and do not commit any crimes, you will be able to use it indefinitely and until you receive citizenship. Once you have received your green card, you can plan to apply for citizenship at the five year mark. While that is an entirely new application, it is an easy-to-complete, single page application. Along with this form, you’ll submit proof that you have been a good citizen and that you have no criminal record. At present, it takes approximately one year to 18 months to be approved for citizenship. You will need to complete an interview and a citizenship test; once both of these have been passed, you will give your oath of allegiance and receive your certificate of citizenship.

What to Expect as an EB3 Unskilled Worker You are a new Alpha Global Biz client – welcome! You are probably asking yourself, What can I expect as an EB-3 Unskilled Worker? First, some good news: you now have access to our entire support team. We will assist you through the process and provide guidance and recommendations for each and every step. The process entails three main steps: Your sponsor company will submit a Labor Certification on my behalf to the US Department of Labor. After the required recruitment phase to test the local job market, the employer can submit a labor certification for review. This Labor Certification (ETA 9089) may be audited or may undergo further review at the discretion of the Department of Labor. So, the timing is hard to definitively determine, but we hope to have a labor certification approval within twelve months of filing. Your sponsor company will receive notice of approved Labor Certification from the Department of Labor and will notify Alpha Global. Once the company has your approved Labor Certification in hand, a copy will be sent to you for signature. Once both you and your sponsor/employer have signed, you will then be able to move to the next step: the I-140 Petition to Immigrate. The Sponsor will submit an I-140 form Petition to Immigrate to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Also, for Adjustment of Status clients, your attorney will also file an I-485 (application to adjust status) and I-765 (work permit / along with an I-131 AP for travel). From here, the steps diverge depending if you are a Consular or AOS client. If you are a Consular client, you will work with your attorney to submit the DS-260 form to the National Visa Center and then await interview notice at the Consular or Embassy near your country of current residence. If you are an AOS client, you will wait on approval of your I-140 and your I-765 (EAD). Upon issuance of an EAD and receipt of I-140 approval notice, you should then prepare to move and begin work for your sponsor to demonstrate a good faith effort to undertake the position as set forth by Labor Certification. However, you should not or make any plans without speaking with the Alpha Global team! We will guide you on work, timing and the rest. Await your final interview. A question we are often asked is, “Who pays me?” You will be, and are required to be, a full-time W-2 employee of the sponsor, who will also pay you directly. You will be required to pay State and Federal income taxes. Your employer will withhold taxes from your paycheck in accordance with the tax forms submitted by you to them at the time of onboarding. You will be be issued a tax form for your State and Federal income tax filing at the beginning of the subsequent calendar year. Any accountant or tax preparation company will be able to assist you. NOTE: It is imperative that you file taxes. Failure to do so will result in potential delays in your immigration process. You will work for your employer for at least one year. However, if you are an AOS client and you work for one year and your green card adjudication is still pending, you will want to continue work for your sponsor at least until approval is granted. You are welcome to continue work for your sponsor after your green card approval and after working at least one year. Most of our sponsors welcome strong candidates to be promoted. If you quit your job without a good reason, or if you are terminated for cause, this could and will almost certainly impact your case. Alpha Global advocates for all of our clients and we will investigate the situation to the extent of our ability. If the employer and/or Alpha Global determines that a client did not show a meaningful, good faith effort to work, we will work with your sponsor and legal team to revoke or rescind your I-140 petition and notify USCIS of failure to meet the basic standards of EB-3. This could potentially demonstrate immigration fraud. But the Alpha Global team is here to help you in every aspect of this process, and we are grateful that a scenario like this is extremely rare. The best way to support your goal of becoming a legal permanent resident is to work in good faith and without issue for your employer for at least one year. Try to do the best job you can. The employer is putting forth a great effort on your behalf and what they are getting in return is a willing worker. Everybody’s interests are aligned here: the employer needs a willing worker and you need that full-time position to support the application for permanent residency. Remember, EB-3 is one of the fastest ways someone may apply to obtain permanent legal residency in the United States. But you have to work for it! Alpha Global is here to support you and advocate for you. We do not serve an HR role, but we are here to help make this entire process as smooth as possible. You can contact Alpha Global at any point in the process, even post-hire – and we will guide and assist you with respect to your work and any pending or approved petitions.

Many international students begin to stress about their work options after graduation much before their American born counterparts. Why? Well, the common belief is that to stay in the United States after they graduate, international students must be sponsored for a job, either through OPT or through the H1B program. Most students focus their plans on this path, but there are alternatives for international students who decide, after moving to the United States, that it is a place they want to stay longer term. There is the traditional path of OPT to H1B to immigrant visa petition, but that is not the only option for F1 visa holders. The EB-3 visa is an immigrant visa process that provides a green card to the applicant and their dependents. Traditionally the EB-3 visa was mainly a visa journey embarked on by foreign nationals living outside of the United States. Now, a rising number of applicants for this visa type are adjusting their status from an F1 visa to the EB3 visa while staying in the United States through the entire process. Even H1B, L1, H4, and F2 holders are going through this process. Through applying for the EB-3 visa while in the United States on a current non-immigrant visa, the applicant can continue their intended use of their non-immigrant visa while going through their immigrant visa petition. The process for those adjusting their status is generally shorter than those who do Consular Processing from outside of the United States. So what exactly is the EB-3 visa? Well, the EB-3 visa is split into two categories: skilled and unskilled. The skilled category requires at least two years of job experience and includes skilled roles that are experiencing a labor shortage, such as nursing. The unskilled category requires no experience or degree requirements and includes unskilled roles that are experiencing a labor shortage, such as restaurant work, janitorial services, packing, and manufacturing. The EB-3 visa program is rapidly gaining interest among international students because it’s path to a U.S. Green Card is more clear and direct than other visa types. If this is your first introduction to the EB3 visa, share this blog with a friend or family member so that they can learn about it too! The EB3 visa is a great visa type for many who are in the United States on a non-immigrant visa currently and for those living outside of the United States. To learn more about this program, go here.

When one is considering their options to permanently immigrate to the U.S., the first two options they evaluate are often an employment based Green Card or a Family based Green Card. These two green card paths were created by the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990. If you don’t have family in the U.S. who can sponsor you or that path is too lengthy, then you focus in on the work-based options. There are many important considerations when evaluating the EB (Employment Based) visa options, including: Am I qualified for this visa type? Can I afford this visa type? How long will it take? What are my chances of being approved for this visa? When answering these questions in your head, it eliminates many of the options for most people. EB1 visa: For individuals with extraordinary abilities. This includes Oscar winners, Olympic medalists, and Pulitzer Prize winners. It also covers individuals with national/international acclaim for their work and those with evidence of being an outstanding professor/researcher. EB2 visa: For individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. This most often applies for high achieving individuals who have excelled in their given career of the United States. They must have demonstrated the ability to succeed after multiple years of work in their field. EB3 visa: This category has 3 sub-categories including Skilled Worker, Other Worker (also known as Unskilled worker), and Professional worker. In order to qualify for this visa, your work must be work that has no available qualified workers in the United States. EB4 visa: This category is designated for “special workers” which mainly includes religious workers. Some broadcasters, Afghan or Iraqi translators, members of U.S. armed forces, and more are included in this visa type. EB5: This visa category is also known as the investment visa program. To qualify, you must invest a significant amount of money in a U.S. business and prove that your investment will provide or preserve at least 10 jobs for U.S. workers.   Unless you are extremely qualified, in a very niche situation, or have a great deal of capital to invest, the EB3 visa is often the only employment-based category left to pursue among the EB visas. This small visa category is giving the opportunity to many individuals around the world to achieve their American dream by living and working in the United States. Immigrant visa petitions can be long and expensive, so it is important to take this process seriously. With all immigrant visa petitions there is going to be a cost involved due to the legal fees and filing fees. Plus, most opt to work with outside agency or service provider to help them through the complicated process. To learn more about the EB-3 Visa, visit our website here.

EB-3 Visas EB-3 visas are a better option for those in pursuit of fast processing, simple qualifications, and overall flexibility. The EB-3 visa category also offers a Green Card pathway, making it a great option for applicants personally seeking longevity and permanent immigration solutions for their dependents. Compared to other visa options, EB-3 applicants undergo a more direct and relatively quick processing time. Instead of spending years to obtain a family-based visa or starting an H1B visa and then switching to E1 or E2, EB-3 is an immigrant visa that could be adjudicated in 1-3 years. With the EB-3 visa, the lengthy timeline needed for verifying work and education histories is eliminated as the category does not require those provisions for qualification. In contrast, visas such as H1B and H2B do require those qualifications and that information may take months to verify for applicants on top of additional requirements. An adjustment of status from F1 or H1B visas is a feasible option for applicants looking to pursue an immigrant visa like EB-3, while continuously working through the non-immigrant visa. Adjustment of status cases yield a faster processing time than consular cases from outside of the United States. Consular cases, in addition to processing from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), are required to also process through the State Department. At US embassies abroad, in consideration of an ongoing global pandemic, processing times have significantly increased from before 2019. At Alpha Global, utilizing advocacy tools that assist with the processing and adjudication are critical when working to push casework through the pipeline. In 2019, the Department of Labor processed labor certifications within approximately 4-6 months. In November 2022, that same process takes 8.5 months, with optimal circumstances, and is steadily increasing. At USCIS, processing is different for every applicant. Work authorizations (I-765 Employment Authorization Documents) are processed within 12-18 months, and Green Cards take approximately 2-4 years to obtain. With permanent residency being the goal for many applicants, this situation is ideal as they are able to emigrate and begin working in the US while waiting for a Green Card. To mitigate the effects of increases with processing delays, Alpha Global works to improve and influence policies at every workable level. At government agencies, it is critical that for categories like EB-3, we advocate for processes that use the strengths and capabilities of processors, improve technology, and make the process quicker for applicants. This category has a significant impact on the U.S. economy as many of the unskilled workers in these roles are filling positions that uphold the structure and stability of the US economy.

There are hundreds of individuals and groups that are eager to take advantage of people looking to immigrate to the United States. At organizations like Alpha Global Biz, ethics matter. As the largest processor of EB-3 Unskilled visas, we can confidently identify what makes a Visa agency successful and worthwhile to clients in pursuit of services. Transparency, advocacy, and resources are a great measure of just how far an agency will go to make sure you have all the tools for success on your Visa journey. Check out how the best agencies use these tools to strengthen their business model for clients, sponsors, and everyone in between. Transparency. When you’re paying thousands of dollars to undergo processing to obtain a visa, we believe you deserve to know and understand what is happening. Only the best agencies will provide you with transparency at every step – informing you of the good, the bad, and the ugly. When changes are expected in processing, we break that down to our clients in easily understandable digital and print media. Offering insight and opportunities to answer questions is a crucial element to achieve full transparency. Translating complex, technical information from the government is what we do well for both clients and sponsors. Advocacy. Clients need people fighting for them at every turn. Securing a visa is the difference between success and failure for many clients. Working to improve the immigration system and processing policies should be a priority for any good agency. With firsthand knowledge of the obstacles facing foreign nationals, agencies should advocate for legislation and practices that simplify the process while maintaining its integrity. Advocating for issues beyond obtaining work authorizations and green cards is also just as important. A good agency will work to ensure that the communities that they bring their clients into are communities that set the clients up for success. Resources. Good agencies will provide you with resources to adjust to your new environment. Great agencies will personally facilitate the connection and double check that you’re all ready to handle things on your own. While some agencies will just push their client along through the pipeline from start to finish, organizations like Alpha Global Biz work to ensure you’re successful at every step. For example, when it’s time for a Visa interview – we refer our clients to our sister organization, Argo Visa. At this level, we work together to make sure that you’ve not only secured an interview, but that you’re comfortable and successful at it. As mentioned, there are plenty of people and organizations around the world that are ready to sell dreams to vulnerable people. Ethical organizations take the proper steps to highlight the honesty, value, and standard of their services. At Alpha Global Biz, we embody transparency, advocacy, and resource allocation to ensure our clients are successful in their future endeavors.