Frequently Asked Questions
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Our team offers expert, end-to-end support throughout the entire EB-3 visa process. With personalized guidance and in-depth knowledge of immigration procedures, we help ensure a smooth, efficient path toward your employment-based green card.
- Applicant must be physically fit (in good health conditions to perform the work);
- No formal educational requirements for Labor Visa
- No Formal Language Test/Score required, only minimal English Communication
- Commitment to work with the employer for a minimum of one year
- Resume/ CV
We highly recommend taking some English-speaking classes before you apply so you can perform well in the job interview.
Under the EB-3 visa, spouse and any dependent children can apply and come with you.
Dependent children are any unmarried children of yours under the age of 21.
If you are applying with your spouse and children (as dependents), add $750 to the primary applicant’s total.*
One/Primary Applicant: $17,000
Primary Applicant + Spouse: $17,750
Primary Applicant + Spouse + 1 kid: $18,500
Primary Applicant + Spouse + 2 kids: $19,250
Primary Applicant + Spouse + 3 kids: $20,000
Primary Applicant + Spouse + 4 kids: $20,750
Fee breakdown:
- $13,500 US Attorney Fees for Case Filing (which includes PERM + I-140+NVC+ Counselor Processing)
- Our Consulting Fee: $3,500 (From Start to End)
- $750 for each additional dependent*
Government/ Forms Filing Fees: (Non-refundable)
- $715 – Form I-140 Filing Fee
- $600 – Asylum Program Fee
- $345 – National Visa Center Fee per person
- $235 – USCIS Immigrant Fee per person (for Green Card after Immigrant Visa Granted)
- $2,805 Premium Processing Upgrade (Optional)
- $1440 – Form I-485 for Primary Applicant and $950 for each co-applicant (Adjustment of Status)
- $260 – Form I-765 Filing Fee after landing in the USA (Application for Employment Authorization)
- $630 – Form I-131 Filing Fee (Application for Travel Documents)
The above-mentioned fees (Government, Attorney, and Consulting) are subject to change without prior notice to new clients. The clients who have already paid will only pay the incremental government fees, if any.
50% of the fee must be paid in advance to initiate the process. (Example: $8,500 for the single Applicant)
The remaining 50% must be paid before filing Form I-140 with the USCIS after the PERM approval.
All Government fees will be paid by the client separately as and when required.
Withdrawal of application by the Client:
- If the client withdraws the application before the PERM filing, a $1,500 deduction will be made from the fees paid.
- In the event a case is denied at the PERM stage, $1,500 will be deducted from the fees paid.
In the event a case is denied at the Form I-140 processing stage, $2,250 will be deducted from the fees paid.
- In the event a case is denied at the I-485/Consular Processing stage, $3,500 will be deducted from the fees paid.
There will be no refund if a denial occurs at the consulate interview due to a lack of English-speaking ability.
All Government fees paid after PERM approval are NON-Refundable.
All this is for informational purposes. The final refund policy will be in the contract signed by both parties.
The following documents will be required to start the visa process:
- Unexpired Passport copies of the primary applicant and all dependent children
- Birth certificates of the primary applicant, spouse and all dependent children
- CNICs of adults
- Marriage Certificate. (if married)
- Family Registration Certificate issued by NADRA
- Police clearance certificate for each person above 21 years of age. (this is required later at the time of Consulate Interview)
The ideal age range is from 21 to 55 years as long as you can perform well in 8 hours shift.
Both male and female applicants can apply for this visa category.
We have multiple employers in our network who are looking to fill the positions. We will let you know the open positions and arrange the interview for you, if required.
There are several types of jobs available in the USA. Examples are;
- Fulfillment/Packing centers for E-Commerce companies
- Fast Food Restaurant chains.
- Home Healthcare/ Caregivers (females preferred)
- Hospitality / Hotel Staff / Cleaning Crew /Janitorial
Check the JOBS page on top of the website for current openings.
All over the USA wherever positions need to be filled by the employers.
Yes, if you are applying with your spouse, your spouse is free to work at any other place. No restrictions applied.
Once you obtain your Green Card, you will apply for a Social Security card with SS department. Your SSN allows you to work in the United States, pay taxes, and conduct business with financial institutions. It is essential to have an SSN while living in the U.S.
After landing in the USA, as soon as possible.
You will get your SSN and apply for a Driver’s license so you can commute to work if you want to drive. Usually, this takes 2-3 months. So technically, after three months, you will join the employer immediately.
If you prefer not to drive, as soon as you receive your SSN, you must start your job.
Based on your city location, you will choose either the US consulate in Karachi or Islamabad.
Under this program, a joint application is filed between the employer and employee with the Department of Labor. In the event the employee fails to fulfill the job duties (i.e. suddenly leave the job) there is a high possibility that the employer can file a complaint with the Department of Labor which may result in the termination of his/her Green Card. It is recommended that you stay with the employer for at least one year to avoid any issues such as this.
The requirements are the same as if the applicant is living in Pakistan.
The only change is that the applicant will appear for an interview in the foreign country where he legally lives on a work permit or permanent residency visa.
The process is the same as your country of birth is Pakistan.
The immigrant visas work based on your country of birth instead of your country of Citizenship.
For example, if you were born in Canada but have a Pakistani passport, this EB-3 visa is NOT for you.
Another example: If you were born in Pakistan, but carry a Denmark Citizenship, you are eligible to apply.
Another example: If you were born in India but have a Pakistani passport, your wait time is TEN years.
It is advisable that the Primary applicant schedule an interview where both spouses can appear.
If it is not possible, then the primary applicant will appear in a foreign country alone.
Later on, after getting his visa approved, he can pursue a dependent visa from scratch. It will take 12-18 months to get the spouse, and kids’ visas approved.
Normally, if you have decided on the position you will be applying for, and you have cleared the interview, you will get the visa based on the truthfulness of the information provided on the application.
During the process of USCIS working on your case, if they require more documentation from you or reject your application, you can reapply for another position.
If you choose to appeal, it may take one additional year to get through the approval process.
Once you obtain your Green Card, you will apply for a Social Security card with SS department. Your SSN allows you to work in the United States, pay taxes, and conduct business with financial institutions. It is essential to have an SSN while living in the U.S.
To file adjustment of status, all the family members on the application must be present in the USA.
If the primary applicant is in the USA and the rest of the family members are living overseas, adjustment of status will not work.
Based on your city location, you will choose either the US consulate in Karachi or Islamabad.
As a Green Card holder, you will be able to apply for U.S. Citizenship and get the passport. Below are the requirements you must fulfill:
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
- Be a permanent resident (have a “Green Card”) for at least 5 years.
- Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you apply.
- Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400.
- Show that you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400.
- Be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
- Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
- Be a person of good moral character.
- Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution.
With an EB-3 visa, the foreign workers can go to the US, live there permanently and work without having to obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). After a few years at the same job, they can also switch employers and job positions. They get the Green Card and are required to pay all taxes applicable to them. They are also allowed to travel within and outside the US, as well as live in a different state in the US than the one they first moved to.
You can be eligible to apply for a US passport after you spend 5 years in the USA as a Lawful Permanent Resident. Naturalization is the way that a noncitizen not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen.
Before you can apply for naturalization, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Depending on your situation, different requirements may apply to you. Please check out the link:
YES. You are the ideal candidate because if you have at least 24 months left to complete your degree program, you can file adjustment of status before your F1 visa expires.
You do not need to go back to your country. Your interview will be held in the USA.
YES. You can apply for adjustment of status and get the green card for yourself and for your family, if they are present in the USA.
You need to accept the job and go through the same process as a regular applicant.
Unfortunately, kids over 21 age cannot come with you on your visa. They can either apply separately for an EB-3 visa OR you can sponsor them late on your own.
A denial of a non-immigrant visa does not prevent you from getting approved for the green card. You can still apply and eligible for EB-3 visa program.
A denial of a non-immigrant B1/B2 Visa does not prevent you from getting approved for a green card. You can still apply and be eligible for the EB-3 visa program.
If you are still waiting for H-1B or haven’t had a luck in the past, you are eligible to apply for EB-3. It depends on you that you opt for a labor job instead a specialized skill job.
You will have access to healthcare in the United States as an EB-3 visa holder. However, the cost of medical treatment and related expenses in the US are among the highest in the world.
Your EB-3 Visa Application Journey
Embarking on the EB-3 visa process can feel complex, but we’re here to make it simple and transparent. From expert guidance and completing your application form to processing payments and confirming final approval, each step is carefully managed to ensure accuracy and peace of mind. Follow our streamlined process to move closer to achieving your dream of working and living in the United States.
EB-3 Visa Guidance
We provide expert guidance throughout the entire EB-3 visa process.
Application Form
Fill out the required EB-3 Application form accurately to begin your EB-3 visa journey.
Payment Proceeding
Proceed with the payment to initiate the visa filing process with licensed attorneys in our network.
PERM Filled
Your Labor Certification will be filed with the Dept. of Labor, i.e. the first step towards EB-3 Visa.
Ready to Begin Your EB-3 Application?
If you’re ready to take the next step toward living and working in the United States, now is the time to prepare your application and meet the requirements.
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