No advanced degree or high-level professional experience is required. EB-3 unskilled employment-based immigration (EB-3EW) is, in fact, the most popular and proven U.S. permanent residency path chosen by applicants in Korea. If you have a genuine, permanent job offer from a qualifying U.S. employer and meet labor certification (PERM) and other immigration law requirements, you can work legally in the United States under your employer's sponsorship and obtain permanent residency.
EB-3 is the third-preference employment category that leads to a green card through a job offer from a sponsoring U.S. employer, split into professionals, skilled workers, and other (unskilled) workers. The unskilled track covers positions requiring less than two years of training or experience, which makes it the most accessible path, and the process runs from employer labor certification (PERM) to the I-140 immigrant petition and then an immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or adjustment of status (I-485) inside the U.S. DaeYang Immigration Law Group works with vetted U.S. worksites that have a proven sponsorship record to reduce the risk of a case falling through.
The U.S. third preference employment-based immigrant category (EB-3) is for skilled workers with at least 2 years of experience, professionals with a bachelor's degree, and other (unskilled) workers with less than 2 years of experience in fields where it is difficult to hire workers in the United States. EB-3 and the Other Workers subcategory are subject to annual visa quotas, and actual processing availability depends on the Visa Bulletin published monthly by the U.S. Department of State.
In particular, EB-3 unskilled employment immigration, often called EB-3EW, requires a lower level of education or professional experience, making it relatively accessible and one of the most common paths for Korean applicants to obtain U.S. permanent residence. The same requirements still apply, though — a genuine, permanent job offer from a qualifying U.S. employer, PERM labor certification, and other immigration law requirements. Depending on the case, children may turn 21 during the long processing period and become unable to receive accompanying visas, so it is recommended to check processing times carefully before applying.
EB-3 is the third-preference employment category based on a job offer from a U.S. employer, divided into skilled workers, professionals, and other (unskilled) workers. Its relatively low education and experience requirements make it the most accessible employment-based path.
Yes. Positions requiring less than two years of training or experience still qualify for a green card. However, the unskilled category typically has longer visa bulletin waits than skilled positions, so timeline planning matters.
The process runs: employer labor certification (PERM) → I-140 immigrant petition → immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy (or adjustment of status via I-485 in the U.S.). Each stage’s duration depends on visa availability and processing backlogs.
Yes. The principal applicant’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 receive derivative green cards, and a child’s age may be protected under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).
The employer must maintain financial ability and intent to hire until the green card is approved. DaeYang works with vetted U.S. worksites with proven sponsorship track records to reduce the risk of a case falling through.
