Is the company obligated to hire me immediately?

The EB-3 visa is an employment-based immigration option aimed at skilled workers, professionals, and other workers. It requires that a U.S. employer be willing to offer a permanent job offer and obtain the necessary certifications from the U.S. labor authorities. This process is intended to confirm that there are no American workers available to fill the position, helping protect the local labor market.

However, it is important to understand that the sponsoring company is not automatically obligated to hire you immediately after the process begins. When applying for the EB-3, the employer must carry out a procedure that involves several administrative and legal steps, such as obtaining a Labor Certification and, subsequently, the visa petition. This process can take time, depending on the industry, job availability, and the requirements of the Department of Labor and USCIS.

Therefore, the job offer is essential, but ‘immediate start’ is not guaranteed, as it depends on the approval of various regulatory stages. Furthermore, it is crucial to follow immigration laws and seek information from reliable sources, avoiding misleading promises and scams.

In summary, the employer is not obligated to formalize the immediate hiring; the process includes steps that require patience and compliance to ensure everything proceeds correctly.

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.