THE PERMANENT RESIDENT WORKER

Positions are available in many industries for Workers of all levels of skill and experience.

The Worker can qualify depending upon his/her skill level, experience and educational background. There are no set requirements, since each employer has their own requirements and qualifications.

Pre-screen: The Worker will be initially pre-screened by AWV in order to determine in what industry and position the Worker is suitable and qualified.

Qualifications:The Worker will have to meet the educational, skill and experience qualifications in addition to the personal characteristics, such as responsibility, motivation, and strong work ethic that are required by the US Company for the position offered.

English Fluency: The fluency of the English language depends upon the requirements of the position. The language fluency is not a requirement for many positions.

Age: The Worker must be at least 21 years of age to participate in the program.

Spouse: Either the wife or the husband can apply for the program and include the spouse and family members under 21 and unmarried in the permanent residency application.

National Origin: Workers from most countries of the world may qualify.

Clearances: The Worker must obtain police, immigration and medical examination clearances. .

Application: The Worker is required to complete applications and submit resume, diplomas, references, and copies of passports, driver's licenses, and health information.

Interview by Company: Worker will be further interviewed by the Company in person or by telephone or by web cam after review of initial qualifications.

Fees to Worker: The Worker is required to pay the overseas recruiter and legal counsel for services rendered.

THE US COMPANY

Size of Company: Companies can be of any size. They are not only large Companies but also small Companies in all occupational areas that can demonstrate the need for a permanent Worker and meet requirements for the EB-3 visa.

Requirements of Company: The US Company must be able to demonstrate the ability to pay the wage offered and that the Worker applicant meets the minimum requirements to perform the job.

Location: Companies can be located anywhere in the US . They must have a Company operating in the US in order to qualify to employ and sponsor Workers through the employment based visa category.

Labor Certification: The Company is required to test the local labor market for whether any qualified US workers are available prior to submit the application for Labor Certification. This pre-filing recruitment effort is to demonstrate the Company’s bona fide need for recruiting international Workers.

Authorization: For more information on governmental requirements, see the Authorization Section.

Wage Rate:The wage rate established by the Company must be in conformance with DOL guidelines for wages, which are determined based upon the occupational description, level of experience and skills that are required for the position as well as the geographical location of the work place.