Part 3 EB3 Labor Certification

Video Transcript – Part 3 – Labor Certification

Welcome to the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram. We’re excited to have you join us for the third video in our EB-3 Green Card presentation series.

So far, we’ve covered:
Part 1: The professional training and education requirements.
Part 2: The job skill level requirements.

Now, in Part 3, we’ll discuss a critical element of the process—proving that a U.S. employer is unable to find a qualified American worker.

Since a Green Card grants permanent residency—a status that can’t be taken away—U.S. Immigration must be certain that hiring a foreign worker won’t displace a qualified American.
If a U.S. company wants to offer a permanent job to a foreign worker because they couldn’t find a qualified American, they must go through a process called Permanent Labor Certification, also known as PERM.

Simply put, Labor Certification (PERM) is a documentation process where the U.S. employer must follow strict guidelines set by the Department of Labor (DOL). This process is designed to show that they have made extensive efforts to hire a U.S. citizen—but were unable to find a suitable candidate.

If the DOL is satisfied with the employer’s efforts, they will issue a Labor Certificate, allowing the company to hire a foreign worker. This certification is then included in the EB-3 Green Card application.

In most cases, U.S. employers don’t struggle to find American workers for low-skilled positions. That’s why, if you’re aiming for an EB-3 Green Card, it’s highly beneficial to develop skills in areas with known labor shortages.

If you don’t yet have at least a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent training), consider furthering your education or gaining specialized training—either in your home country or in the U.S.
Some industries face persistent shortages, making it easier for foreign workers to qualify. The most in-demand fields are STEM careers, which include Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Many U.S. employers struggle so much to fill these roles that, despite extensive domestic recruitment efforts, they’re forced to either outsource the work to foreign companies or become exhibitors at job fairs around the world, and in particular Asia, to try and recruit the talent they need.

In our final presentation, we’ll cover the fourth and final element—understanding the annual EB-3 Green Card quota. Join us for the last part of the series that offers a valuable pathway for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers to live and work in the U.S. permanently.

Chris M. Ingram, a U.S. Immigration Attorney, is originally from Northampton, England. He earned his BA (Hons) in Law from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, in 1994. In 1996, he completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) at De Montfort School of Law, followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Huddersfield University, UK, in 1998. After relocating to the United States, Chris was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2003 and has been a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2004.

Having experienced the U.S. immigration process firsthand with his wife and three children, Chris M. Ingram founded his law firm with a mission to ensure that every client receives the best possible immigration experience. He recognized the need for accessible and comprehensive immigration education, leading him to develop one of the most informative online platforms available today.

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