Low-skilled foreign worker recruitment for US employers

The US government offers a pathway for American employers to hire low-skilled workers from abroad through the Employment-Based Immigration Program. This program provides a way for employers to fill positions with foreign workers when they are unable to find qualified local workers for those positions. The process for employers to hire foreign workers through the EB3 program can be lengthy and complex, but with some preparation and guidance, employers can successfully hire the workers they need.

The "Un-skilled" category of EB3 program is specifically designed to help employers fill low-skilled positions with foreign workers. These positions typically require little or no formal education or training and include jobs in industries such as farming, meat and fish processing, packaging, fast food, and accommodations. To participate in the program, employers must meet certain criteria, including proving that they have been unable to find qualified local workers for the available positions and demonstrating that they have the financial resources to pay the wages of the foreign workers.

The first step in the EB3 process for US employers is to file an application with the Department of Labor. This application must demonstrate that the employer has tried and failed to fill the position with a qualified US worker. In addition, the wage that is being offered by the employer to the foreign worker must be approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (for "Un-skilled" category, approved wage would be close to local minimum wage).

Once the application at the Department of Labor is approved the foreign workers will receive a labor certification document with which they can file a petition for an immigrant worker with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The petition must include documentation of the job offer, the labor certification, and other evidence of the employer's ability to pay the foreign worker's wages.

If the petition is approved by the USCIS, the foreign worker can apply for a visa at the nearest US embassy or consulate. The visa application process includes an interview with a consular officer and a background check.

Finally, when the foreign workers receive their visa, they can enter the US and begin working for the employer who sponsored them.

Overall, the EB3 process for US employers can be complex, but it provides a valuable way for employers to fill positions with qualified foreign workers when they are unable to find local workers. With careful planning and guidance from immigration professionals, employers can successfully navigate the EB3 process and hire the workers they need to keep their businesses running smoothly.

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The process at a glance

  • 1 Employer's eligibility assessment and legal works
  • 2 Launching a recruitment campaign overseas
  • 3 Worker screening, interview coordinations and hiring
  • 4 Worker visa /immigration application and landing
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Once our clients' eligibility to hire foreign workers is confirmed by our legal team, we begin the recruitment process. We collaborate closely with our global network of recruitment specialists in all 5 continents. We list your job posting, review job seekers' resumes and prepare the preliminary shortlist. Then we conduct our own comprehensive screening, interviews, verification and reference checks for every single job seeker in the preliminary shortlist to achieve a 100% suitability of job seekers for your jobs. Finally, we will provide you with a final shortlist to conduct your own checks and interviews.

Once the candidates are selected, our specialized legal team will initiate the work visa application process for your future workers. To increase the speed of process and to reduce the cost, our legal team may advise employers to hire from certain regions based on current immigration laws and international treaties.

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