Is ‘Schedule A’ part of the EB-3?

EB-3 is an employment-based immigration visa category that covers skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers, and generally requires labor certification (PERM) to prove that there are no available American workers for the position. In this context, there is a question about the role of Schedule A, which is a special list of occupations pre-certified by the United States Department of Labor.

Basically, Schedule A is not inherently part of EB-3, but it can be used in specific cases. For certain professions, when the labor market demand is demonstrably high and there is insufficient supply of American workers, the Department of Labor may include these occupations on the Schedule A list. This inclusion exempts the employer from going through the complex PERM certification process, thus expediting part of the immigration procedure.

However, this exemption does not apply to all positions classified under EB-3, but only to those that, due to specific characteristics and demonstrated need, have been designated as part of Schedule A. It is important to remember that each case has its particularities and all procedures must strictly follow United States immigration laws.

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In summary, Schedule A can be applied to EB-3 in specific situations where the candidate’s occupation fits the pre-certified list, thereby waiving the need for PERM. However, this does not mean that Schedule A is automatically part of EB-3, but rather an additional tool available when the profession’s requirements are met.

Victoria Harper

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