EB-3 cases for agricultural workers is a practical topic for many Vietnamese workers with farming experience who want to settle in the US. The US agricultural industry has significant labor demand. This article analyzes EB-3 cases for agricultural workers and a suitable approach.
EB-3 cases for agricultural workers: an industry in demand
Agriculture and agricultural processing in the US is an industry needing many workers, especially in major production regions. Immigrant labor plays an important role in this industry.
Vietnamese with farming experience have a background suited to some jobs in this industry. Depending on the nature of the job, the position may fall under EB-3’s unskilled or skilled worker group.
Proving agricultural experience
Farmers in Vietnam often lack official documentation of their work history. So, gathering evidence of experience is an important step: local confirmation, cooperative confirmation, or documents related to production activities.
Experience must be relevant to the sponsored job. Preparing clear documentation helps prove capability for the position in the case.
Note for agricultural workers
It’s important to distinguish: the EB-3 category is long-term settlement, different from seasonal agricultural labor programs (which are temporary visas, not green cards). Those wanting to settle need to aim for a job sponsored under the EB-3 category.
You should refer to data on agricultural jobs in the US and official information on the EB-3 category to understand the suitable approach.
Summary
EB-3 cases for agricultural workers are feasible thanks to US agriculture’s demand for labor, but require proving experience with documentation and distinguishing from temporary seasonal programs. You should gather evidence of experience and aim for a job sponsored under the settlement category.
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References
- USCIS — Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference EB-3: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-third-preference-eb-3
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Agricultural Workers: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/farming-fishing-and-forestry/
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