Convert your H-2B visa into Permanent Residence.
The H-2B visa is temporary. Even with extensions, you cap out at three years and have to leave the U.S. for a 60-day reset, with no guarantee you’ll be picked again. The EB-3 green card is a permanent path for hospitality and entry-level workers who are ready to settle in one place, bring their family, and grow a real career in the U.S.
Status
Permanent resident
FAMILY
Spouse + kids
Career
Promotion path
Citizenship
Eligible in 5 yrs
You already do the work. You already know the U.S. The EB-3 visa lets you stay.
H-2B workers are the strongest candidates for our EB-3 program. You’re already in the country. You’re acclimated to U.S. workplaces, U.S. customers, and U.S. seasons. You’ve worked peak-season volume in hospitality, exactly the kind of high-tempo, entry-level work our employers struggle to fill year-round.
But H-2B was built as a temporary fix. You can’t be promoted out of the entry-level role you arrived in. Even with extensions, you cap out at three years and have to leave the U.S. for a 60-day reset before you can come back. The EB-3 visa keeps the work, drops the cycle: one location, full benefits, your family with you, and the freedom to be promoted into management or move on entirely once your green card is in hand.
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 are included on the same petition; they receive permanent residence alongside you. EB-3 isn’t a different career; it’s the same career, made permanent.
Two visas. Two very different lives.
H-2B Visa
EB-3 Green Card
Type of status
Temporary
Permanent (Green Card)
Work eligibility
Up to 10 months / season
For life
Path forward after OPT
Stuck in entry-level
Move into management
Path to citizenship
None
Eligible after 5 years
You’ve already proven you can do the work. EB-3 lets you keep doing it, for good.
Stay year-round, not just a season
H-2B is temporary. Even with extensions, you cap out at three years and have to leave the U.S. for a 60-day reset, with no guarantee you’ll be picked again. As a green card holder, you live and work in the U.S. permanently. No more counting days. No more re-entry stamps. No more uncertainty year over year.
Bring your spouse and kids, for good
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 receive permanent residence under the same EB-3 petition. They live with you, go to school here, and grow up here. They don’t have to wait while you’re abroad for your reset, and they don’t depend on whether your next H-2B comes through.
Real career growth, not a fixed role
H-2B locks you into one entry-level position. EB-3 frees you to be promoted into shift leader, assistant manager, or store manager, and once your green card is in hand, to change employers entirely if you choose.
Your H-2B history is an advantage
Our employers love H-2B workers because you’ve already proven you can move to a different country, acclimate to a different culture, work through the busy season, learn new systems, and mesh with your co-workers. That’s exactly the profile sponsoring employers are looking for.
Keep working H-2B while your EB-3 processes
Your EB-3 case progresses quietly in the background. You can continue working in H-2B status through every peak season while PERM, I-140, and your final-stage filings move forward. Our immigration attorney team also advises you on the best time to handle your 60-day reset so your status stays clean throughout.
Higher salary and better benefits
Permanent roles come with full benefits: paid time off, retirement contributions, health insurance, and management-track pay. Career opportunities in the U.S. are among the strongest in the world, and EB-3 unlocks them.
A path to U.S. citizenship
Five years after receiving your green card, you become eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. H-2B doesn’t lead anywhere. EB-3 leads to a U.S. passport.
Fast food crew member, made permanent.
Right now our open EB-3 roles are for fast food crew members at quick-service restaurants. It’s similar to the type of work many H-2B workers already do in the hospitality field, structured for full-time, year-round employment and lawful permanent residence.
Crew Member
Fast Food Franchisee
Danville, Virginia
October 2026
$26,562 / Year
Recruitment is:
Open
Crew Member
Fast Food Franchisee
Yanceyville, North Carolina
August 2026
$12 / hour. Full time.
Recruitment is:
Open
Crew Member
Fast Food Franchisee
Homer, Kenai, Soldotna, Alaska
November 2026
$14 / Hour
Recruitment is:
Open
Six steps from Job Offer to permanent residence.
EB-3 is a structured, multi-year process. Every step is handled by our in-house immigration legal team, including former U.S. consular officers, and tracked in your secure 24/7 client portal.
01
Match with an EB-3 employer
Tell us your hospitality experience, your H-2B history, and where you’d like to settle. We match you with a vetted U.S. employer who has chronic, long-term openings in entry-level roles, exactly the work you already do.
02
Job Offer & PERM labor certification
Once you accept your offer letter, the employer files PERM with the Department of Labor, proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. All PERM-related fees are paid by the employer, never by you.
03
I-140 immigrant petition
ur in-house attorney team, including former U.S. consular officers, files your I-140 petition with USCIS. This step confirms you qualify for the role and reserves your spot in line for a green card.
04
Wait for your priority date
USCIS issues green cards based on visa availability published in the monthly Visa Bulletin. The wait varies by your country of birth, and you can keep working seasonally on H-2B during this stage.
05
Adjust status or consular processing
If you’re inside the U.S. on a valid status, you may file Adjustment of Status without leaving. Otherwise you’ll complete a DS-260 interview at the U.S. embassy in your home country.
06
Receive your green card
You and your qualifying family members, spouse and unmarried children under 21, receive lawful permanent residence and can live, work, and grow a career in the U.S. for life.
How long does it take?
EB-3 is a long-term commitment. Here’s how the four major phases break down. Most of the wait happens in PERM and the visa-availability stage. Many applicants continue working on H-2B during the process.
Total estimated timeline
~48 months from Job Offer to green card
Most of the wait sits in PERM certification and the visa-availability stage, which run on government timelines we can’t speed up
Pahse 1
Match & PERM filing
Months 1–3
Apply, get matched with an employer, accept the offer letter, and the employer files PERM with the Department of Labor (ETA 9089).
Pahse 2
PERM certification
~16 months after filing
The PERM certification process is currently the longest single step. Your priority date is locked in the day PERM is filed.
Pahse 3
I-140 petition
16–20 months after PERM
Our attorneys file the I-140. Standard processing runs up to 9 months.
Pahse 4
AOS or Consular Processing
~14 months after I-140
Final stage. Adjust status from inside the U.S. (Form I-485) or interview at a U.S. embassy abroad (DS-260). You receive your green card on approval.
A flat fee, paid across the case, not all up front.
Our program is for applicants who are able and willing to pay their portion of immigration attorney fees and government filing fees. Costs are clearly split between you and the sponsoring employer, and your portion is structured as a flat $13,500 fee paid in five installments tied to specific milestones in your case.
You pay
$13,500 total
Paid in 5 installments tied to case milestones. Covers all immigration attorney fees and USCIS / Department of State filing fees for your EB-3 permanent residence process.
The employer pays
All PERM-related costs
By federal law, your sponsoring employer pays the full cost of PERM Labor Certification: recruitment fees, PERM recruitment advertising fees, and PERM attorney fees. We do not charge recruitment or placement fees related to securing employment.
Transparent fee schedule · your portion
$13,500 total, paid in 5 installments
Each installment is tied to a specific case milestone, so you only pay as the case progresses.
1st installment
$2,000
After accepting your Job Offer letter
2nd installment
$2,500
After PERM (ETA 9089) is filed
3rd installment
$3,200
After PERM is approved
4th installment
$2,500
Before filing your I-140 petition
5th installment
$3,300
Before DS-260 or Adjustment of Status
Optional add-on
I-140 Premium Processing, $2,965
Returns a USCIS decision on your I-140 petition in about 15 business days instead of up to 9 months. Excluded from the $13,500 base fee.
Paid separately
Medical exam, at the final stage
A required medical exam is paid directly to a USCIS-approved civil surgeon (in the U.S.) or panel physician (abroad) at the final stage of your case.
Former consular officers on staff
Our in-house immigration legal team includes former U.S. consular officers who handle PERM, I-140, and Adjustment of Status / consular processing end-to-end.
Hospitality is our focus
Hotels, restaurants, resorts, and clubs are the core of our employer network. We work with the operators who hire H-2B workers every season.
Is the EB-3 right for you?
Our EB-3 program is for H-2B workers who are ready to stop coming back every year and start building a permanent life in the United States. If most of these describe you, we should talk.
Want to live permanently in the United States
Are ready to settle in one location with your family
Are willing to commit to a multi-year process
Are able and willing to pay your portion of attorney and government filing fees
Want long-term career growth beyond seasonal work
Are currently or recently working in the U.S. on H-2B in hospitality, food service, or a similar entry-level role
Straight answers for H-2B workers.
I’m currently on H-2B. Can I apply for EB-3 while I’m in the U.S.?
Yes. Many of our applicants are current or former H-2B workers. You can begin the EB-3 process while continuing to work on H-2B during peak seasons. Depending on timing and your country of birth, you may be able to file Adjustment of Status from inside the U.S.; otherwise your case completes through consular processing in your home country.
What does the EB-3 program cost?
Your total fee is $13,500, which covers all immigration attorney fees and USCIS / Department of State filing fees for your EB-3 permanent residence process. It’s paid in five installments tied to specific milestones; see the fees section above for the schedule. The employer pays for all PERM-related fees. We do not charge any recruitment or placement fees related to securing employment. Premium Processing for the I-140 ($2,965) and the medical exam are optional / separate.
How long does the EB-3 process take?
About four years total, roughly 48 months from Job Offer to green card. PERM certification is currently the longest single step at ~16 months. The I-140 follows for ~16–20 months after PERM, and the final Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing stage takes ~14 months on top of that. Many H-2B workers continue working seasonally during the process so their case progresses in the background.
Do I need a college degree, English fluency, or special experience?
No college degree is required. Most EB-3 ‘Other Workers’ positions require less than two years of training or experience, similar to the H-2B roles you may already be doing. Conversational English is required for most of our hospitality positions, and we assess this during a Zoom interview before introducing you to an employer. Your existing H-2B work history is a strong advantage.
Can my spouse and children come with me as permanent residents?
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can apply under the same EB-3 petition (E34/EW4 for spouses, E35/EW5 for children). They become lawful permanent residents along with you, and they can live, study, and eventually work in the U.S.
What types of jobs are available, and can I get promoted later?
Our open roles are in hospitality and entry-level service: hotels and resorts (housekeeping, front desk, bell staff), restaurants (line cooks, prep, servers, dishwashers), fast food (crew, cashier, shift work), country clubs and resorts (banquet, stewarding, grounds), and senior living / healthcare support. After your green card is approved and you’ve completed your initial employment commitment, you’re free to be promoted, accept higher-paying roles, or change employers entirely. EB-3 is the version of the work you’re already doing, with a real career attached.
Can I keep working on H-2B during the EB-3 process?
Yes. The EB-3 process happens in parallel with your existing visa status. Many applicants continue their H-2B seasonal work while their PERM, I-140, and final-stage filings progress. We’ll coordinate so your H-2B employment doesn’t conflict with your EB-3 case.
Is this permanent? Can it be revoked?
EB-3 leads to a green card, lawful permanent residence, which means you can live and work in the U.S. for life. Permanent residence can only be revoked under serious circumstances (extended absence from the U.S., criminal conviction, or fraud during the application). After 5 years as a permanent resident, you become eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship.
What support do you provide during the process?
All applicants receive a secure 24/7 client portal where you can track the status of your case, view filing milestones, complete your information questionnaire, upload supporting documents, and pay each installment. Our in-house legal team, including former consular officers, handles every stage end-to-end. If a stage is denied due to an error on our part, we refile at no additional cost.
Take your time. Learn first.
EB-3 is a multi-year commitment, so we don’t blame you for wanting to understand the process before you apply. Watch our YouTube videos for in-depth explainers, or send us a question and our team will get back to you.
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