EB-3 Application Document Checklist

This checklist outlines the documents typically needed throughout the EB-3 employment journey. Exact requirements vary by employer, position, and U.S. consulate — always follow the specific instructions provided to you.

Stage 1: Candidate Profile

Gather these before expressing interest in any opportunity:

• [ ] Valid passport (must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended travel date)
• [ ] Updated CV/Resume — include all work experience with dates, job titles, and responsibilities
• [ ] Educational certificates — diplomas, degrees, transcripts
• [ ] Professional certificates or licenses (if applicable)
• [ ] Employment reference letters — from previous employers, on company letterhead, including dates and duties
• [ ] Passport-size photograph (meeting U.S. visa photo requirements)
• [ ] Proof of English proficiency (if available — IELTS, TOEFL, or self-assessment)

Stage 2: Employer Matching & Interview

• [ ] Cover letter tailored to the specific opportunity
• [ ] Copies of relevant certifications
• [ ] Portfolio of work samples (if applicable)
• [ ] Police clearance certificate (may be requested)

Stage 3: PERM Labor Certification

Your employer and their attorney handle this, but you may need to provide:

• [ ] Detailed work history (for the past 3 years minimum)
• [ ] Educational credential evaluation (if degrees are from outside the U.S.)
• [ ] Proof of any required professional licenses
• [ ] Experience letters matching the job requirements

Stage 4: I-140 Petition (Employer Filed)

The employer's attorney manages filing, but supporting documents include:

• [ ] Approved PERM labor certification
• [ ] Employer's ability-to-pay financial documentation
• [ ] Job description and requirements
• [ ] Your educational and experience evidence

Stage 5: Consular Processing (DS-260)

When your priority date is current:

• [ ] DS-260 Immigrant Visa Application (completed online)
• [ ] Passport valid for 6+ months beyond entry date
• [ ] Birth certificate (original or certified copy with translation)
• [ ] Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• [ ] Divorce or death certificates for any prior marriages
• [ ] Police certificates from every country lived in for 6+ months since age 16
• [ ] Court and prison records (if applicable)
• [ ] Military records (if applicable)
• [ ] Medical examination — completed by an approved panel physician
• [ ] Vaccination records
• [ ] Financial evidence (affidavit of support or employer letter)
• [ ] Two passport-size photographs per applicant

For Accompanying Family Members

• [ ] Marriage certificate (spouse)
• [ ] Birth certificates (children under 21)
• [ ] Passports for each family member
• [ ] DS-260 for each family member
• [ ] Medical exams for each family member

Tips for Success

1. Start early — gathering documents, especially police certificates and credential evaluations, takes time
2. Keep original documents — many require certified copies or originals
3. Translations — all documents not in English need certified translations
4. Digital copies — keep scanned copies of everything in cloud storage
5. Be honest — any misrepresentation can result in permanent inadmissibility

Disclaimer

This checklist is a general guide. Your employer's attorney and the U.S. consulate will provide specific instructions. De-Genesis Travel and Tours Ltd helps candidates prepare their profiles but does not provide legal advice.