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What is the total annual quota for EB-3?

The annual quota for EB-3 visas is about 40,000, subject to per-country limits and demand, requiring strict attention to US immigration rules.

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Victoria Harper

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Updated on December 12, 2025
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The EB-3 visa is one of the employment-based immigration options for the United States. This category is intended for skilled workers, professionals with a bachelor’s degree, and unskilled workers, and it has specific rules and quotas that govern the number of visas granted each year. It is essential to follow US immigration law and, whenever necessary, seek guidance from reliable sources to avoid misinformation that may harm the process.

Currently, the legislation stipulates that the total annual quota for EB-3 visas is approximately 40,000 numbers. It is worth noting that this quota is shared with other subcategories of employment-based visas, and the distribution can be affected by factors such as the 7% per-country limit, which can restrict the effective number of visas for citizens of countries with high demand.

Therefore, even though the aggregate quota is 40,000, the practical availability for each applicant may vary depending on the country of origin and demand in each category. It is always important to remember that compliance with the rules and seeking updated information from reliable sources is essential. We encourage strict adherence to US immigration laws and emphasize caution regarding offers that promise easy solutions or guaranteed results, as such promises may hide scams or misleading marketing campaigns.

Careful analysis of each case and seeking informational support without promises of results can make all the difference in your migration planning.

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Category
EB-3 Green Card (3rd priority)
PERM
Required
Requirement
Skilled worker
Processing
1-10 years
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Victoria Harper

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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.

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What is the total annual quota for EB-3?

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