--- title: "EB-3 Visa Checklist for Employers | Vanteo" description: "Navigate the EB-3 unskilled visa process with our employer checklist, covering labor certification, compliance, and hiring international workers." type: article version: 1 version_id: "6b5b834d-dfc8-4bc5-8d97-b3c84b382395" generated_at: "2026-07-28T03:13:18.103Z" author: "submitting this form" language: en reading_time: "5 min" word_count: 844 keywords: ["3 Visa Checklist for Employers", "Long-Term Workforce Strategies"] url: "https://vanteo.com/eb-3-employer-checklist" --- # EB-3 Visa Checklist for Employers | Vanteo > Navigate the EB-3 unskilled visa process with our employer checklist, covering labor certification, compliance, and hiring international workers. ## Key Takeaways - Long-Term Workforce Strategies - The EB-3 Unskilled Visa Process Checklist - Talk to a Real Person.Get Real Answers. ## Contents - [Long-Term Workforce Strategies](#long-term-workforce-strategies) - [The EB-3 Unskilled Visa Process Checklist](#the-eb-3-unskilled-visa-process-checklist) - [Talk to a Real Person.Get Real Answers.](#talk-to-a-real-person-get-real-answers) Skip to main content Open main navigation Close main navigation Book a Consultation The Ultimate EB-3 Visa Checklist Simplify the EB-3 Unskilled visa process. Follow our clear employer checklist for labor certification, I-140 filing, compliance, and onboarding international workers. Talk to An Advisor # The Ultimate EB-3 Visa Checklist # The Ultimate EB-3 Visa Checklist Long-Term Workforce Strategies Beat staffing challenges and build competitive advantages with our EB-3 permanent worker program. Visa sponsorship is used by employers in manufacturing, hospitality, construction, and other industries to strengthen their workforce. As you begin the process, it’s important to ensure compliance at every step. This employer checklist will keep you on track. ## Long-Term Workforce Strategies Beat staffing challenges and build competitive advantages with our EB-3 permanent worker program. Visa sponsorship is used by employers in manufacturing, hospitality, construction, and other industries to strengthen their workforce. As you begin the process, it’s important to ensure compliance at every step. This employer checklist will keep you on track. The EB-3 Unskilled Visa Process Checklist ## The EB-3 Unskilled Visa Process Checklist Visa Process   Confirm the role requires less than two years of training    Submit ETA Form 9141 to obtain Prevailing Wage Determination from the Department of Labor.   Obtain a PERM Labor Certification by filing ETA Form 9089, proving no U.S. workers are available.   Gather candidates’ documents, such as degrees, experience letters, etc.   File Form-I-140 with USCIS    Optional: request Premium Processing for an extra fee   Once Form I-140 is approved, the process moves to the worker, who waits for their Priority Date to apply for their green card   International candidate receives approval and visa.   Schedule travel and in-country arrangements.  Ongoing   Comply with the Department of Labor audits.   Inform USCIS of changes in job duties, location, or employment status.   Maintain immigration documentation and proof of compliance EB-3 Visa General Processing Times   Prevailing Wage Determination: two - three months   PERM Certification: six - 18 months   Form I-140: eight - 13 months (15 days with Premium Processing)   Priority Date: varies depending on government backlog   Adjustment of Status/Consular Processing: 11-30 months   Total: three to five years #### Visa Process Confirm the role requires less than two years of training Submit ETA Form 9141 to obtain Prevailing Wage Determination from the Department of Labor.   Obtain a PERM Labor Certification by filing ETA Form 9089, proving no U.S. workers are available.   Gather candidates’ documents, such as degrees, experience letters, etc.   File Form-I-140 with USCIS    Optional: request Premium Processing for an extra fee   Once Form I-140 is approved, the process moves to the worker, who waits for their Priority Date to apply for their green card   International candidate receives approval and visa.   Schedule travel and in-country arrangements. #### Ongoing Comply with the Department of Labor audits. Inform USCIS of changes in job duties, location, or employment status.   Maintain immigration documentation and proof of compliance #### EB-3 Visa General Processing Times Prevailing Wage Determination: two - three months   PERM Certification: six - 18 months   Form I-140: eight - 13 months (15 days with Premium Processing)   Priority Date: varies depending on government backlog   Adjustment of Status/Consular Processing: 11-30 months   Total: three to five years Want a PDF of this checklist? We'll email it to you.   Get the Checklist Get the Checklist #### Want a PDF of this checklist? We'll email it to you. Talk to a Real Person.Get Real Answers. Speak with our EB3 program advisors to understand your eligibility and how we can deliver the committed workforce your organization needs. 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