Understanding EB-3 Visa Sub-Categories: Beyond the 3 Main Types

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Although the EB3 visa has only three major categories (Professional, Skilled, and Unskilled), there are 23 total sub-categories under the EB3 visa.

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Key Sub-Categories for Unskilled Workers

EW3 - For New Unskilled Worker Arrivals

EW3 is the specific category for unskilled workers who are new arrivals.

Family-Based EB-3 Sub-Categories

Other notable sub-categories include EW9 for spouses of EW3 holders, EW8 for unskilled workers adjusting status, and EW0 for the children of EW3 or EW8 holders who are adjusting status.

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What Your Green Card Will Show

The important thing to know is that your EB3-based Green Card will not state “EB3” under Category but will show one of these more specific EB3 sub-categories.

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Where to Find Official Information

You can see the Department of Homeland Security website for a full list of all the specific visa categories.

Complete List of EB-3 Classifications

The list of all EB3 sub-categories appears below:

Third: Skilled workers, professionals, and needed unskilled workers