US EB-3 INVESTOR PROGRAM
ONE OF THE QUICKEST WAYS TO OBTAIN RESIDENCY IN THE US
What is the US EB-3 Immigrant Investor Program?
What is the US EB-3 Immigrant Investor Program?
The EB-3 is a third preference employment-based immigrant visa. It is one of the five employment-based green card options that enables foreign nationals to live and work in the U.S. as permanent residents.
The EB-3 Visa is designed for three categories of workers; skilled workers, professionals and unskilled or other workers. Those who fall into one of these three categories may be eligible for the EB-3 Visa.
Each of the three categories is defined by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as follows:
- Skilled workers: those with at least two years of experience in their chosen field of expertise.
- Professionals: those with higher degrees that require a professional licence to work.
- Unskilled or other workers: those who can perform jobs for which qualified workers are unavailable.
About the USA
The American EB-3 visa allows you to become a permananent resident of the United States of America. Here are some facts about the ‘Land of the Free’, often touted as one of the best places for tech and startup companies.
How does the EB-3 Investor Visa work?
Unlike other programmes that grant residency, there is no investment requirement.
Instead, applicants pay a total of $45,000, which is the total price for the principal applicant and includes all immigrant visa government fees. The cost for each additional applicant is $3,000. The main applicant can include their spouse and any children under the age of 21.
Why is the USA a popular immigration choice?
The EB-3 Visa grants successful applicants a U.S. Green Card, which provides permanent residency for the holder.
By securing a Green Card, applicants live and work in the U.S. with minimal restrictions. They also benefit from being able to leave and enter the U.S. without needing a visa, as well as live in a different state.
Successful applicants can also bring eligible family members to the U.S., including a spouse and unmarried children under 21.
Requirements are not as strict as other types of residency visas. The EB-3 is an employment-based visa, meaning you only need a non-seasonal job offer to qualify. Once issued, Green Cards have a long validity period, lasting for 10 years.
