Can I use a job offer from an overseas branch?

The EB-3 visa is intended for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers who have a job offer from an employer based in the United States. This process is based on the employer’s ability to demonstrate the need for workers for positions that cannot be easily filled by the American labor market.

In general terms, the job offer used for the EB-3 must come from an employer that legally operates in the United States. Thus, a job offer issued by a branch located abroad does not, by itself, meet the program’s requirements, since the employment must be performed on U.S. soil.

If the company wishing to sponsor the visa has both international operations and a solid and legally established presence in the United States, the formal offer will need to come from this American entity, which can prove the job offer according to the United States Department of Labor’s requirements.

It is essential to always follow United States immigration laws and seek information from reliable sources or specialized companies on the subject. The immigration scenario can be complex, with pitfalls involving simplistic promises and questionable offers that can compromise the progress of an application. Avoid solutions that promise guaranteed or miraculous results without due legal analysis.

Therefore, for the job offer to be considered valid for the EB-3 visa, it must come from an employer that has a legal and active establishment in the United States, ensuring all legal requirements for the approval of the petition.

Victoria Harper

Editor-in-Chief

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Leading journalism and editorial content at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps make immigration topics clear, trustworthy, and easy to understand. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.