Does the EB-3 cancel my tourist visa waiver (ESTA)?

The EB-3 is an immigrant visa petition for permanent residence in the U.S. through employment, while the ESTA is intended for temporary visitors without immigrant intent.

Although applying for the EB-3 does not automatically cancel an ESTA authorization, it can affect future entries to the country since using the ESTA requires the absence of immigrant intent.

Immigration officers evaluate each entry individually and may interpret a pending EB-3 process as evidence of immigrant intent. Therefore, it is essential to comply with immigration laws, consult official sources and specialized professionals, ensuring transparency and clarity of intentions when traveling to the United States.

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