The economic repercussions of the pandemic have been well documented. Millions of workers left their jobs while thousands of businesses closed down.
As covid subsided, consumer spending skyrocketed across the globe, especially in the United States. The shock caused to the economy has resulted in record high inflation and employers scrambling to fill jobs to keep up with consumer demand.
In August, the US Chamber of Commerce projected that there were over ten million available jobs in the country, but only about half the amount of available workers, forging a massive labor shortage. The labor shortage has created all sorts of challenges for employers.
Employers are struggling to not only fill open roles but also to retain their current employees.
Being short staffed causes productivity to lag which takes away from the amount of revenue businesses can generate and thus impacts their price points, hiring tactics, and more. Furthermore, record high inflation is putting an even greater strain on business owners and plays into all of the decisions they are making.
Unfortunately for employers, Barrons recently reported that not only is the labor shortage here to stay, but it will be a problem for decades and will likely get worse.
To date, employers have taken several steps to fill their open roles and mitigate turnover. A few common tactics have included raising wages and improving benefits for job seekers. However, due to the lack of available workers, some companies will always be impacted unless they tap into a new labor pool of immigrant workers.
Many companies are beginning to source their non-skilled roles from foreign countries due to the United State’s lack of available employees. EB3 Visa workers can be the solution to your company’s labor shortage needs and our team has decades of experience helping immigrants earn green cards and find jobs. Our team can help you get the highly skilled workers you need to keep your business running smoothly.
Although many industries like construction and food service have had their labor shortage issues well documented, there are a few struggling business types that have flown under the radar.
Nursing homes have quietly been one of the sectors hit hardest when it comes to labor shortages and outlook. The pandemic took a toll on all healthcare workers, including those working in nursing homes as they are primary caretakers for some of the most at-risk individuals in the world.
Politico estimates over 400,000 nursing home staff members have quit since 2020 due to exhaustion among other factors. Those tasked with staffing nursing homes need to understand that although Covid amplified this issue, it is more than just a Covid issue. America’s birth rates are declining, and people are living longer — roughly 10,000 people turn 65 every day.
Additionally, America’s workers are aging and the labor pool is becoming smaller decade over decade. Taking all these trends into consideration along with the reality that assisted living roles were already difficult to staff pre-pandemic, points to a harsh reality.
The short staffing problem in United States nursing homes is something that will need to be dealt with or else it will persist for decades.
The Solution to Short-Staffed Nursing Homes: EB-3 Workers
Fortunately, there is a long-lasting solution that is being used often in other industries and taps into an entirely new labor market. The solution is hiring EB-3 Visa workers, an immigrant visa category for unskilled workers. By partnering with a company that specializes in finding and placing EB-3 workers, you will have access to an entirely new talent pool to help fill your staffing shortage needs.
When considering an immigrant worker for hire, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is “Why would I want to go through all that extra paperwork and hassle?” The answer is simple. The EB-3 category provides a path to a green card for the immigrant worker and their family. This means that not only are you filling a current staffing need, but you’re also investing in an employee for the long run.
EB3 workers tend to be extremely loyal to the company that gave them a chance; they generally stay with their employer twice as long as domestic workers. Not only will hiring an EB3 visa worker help your hiring needs, but it can limit the future hiring you will need to do because of their high retention rate.
Consider hiring an immigrant worker through the EB-3 category and invest in someone for long term success. Our team has decades of experience handling the legal execution of the EB3 visa process and will make it as simple as possible for your business to solve its labor shortage with EB3 visa workers. Reach out today to learn more and get started.
EB3 Visa Worker Overview
The EB-3 category is for unskilled workers who are looking to immigrate to the United States to work in a full-time, permanent position. In order to qualify, the worker must have a job offer from a U.S. employer and be able to demonstrate that they have the required skills and experience for the position. The EB-3 category is capped at 10,000 visas per year, but there is no limit on the number of workers who can apply for an EB-3 visa.
The length of the process generally takes between 12-18 months and the employer costs are minimal, a far less expensive option than other hiring methods. Not to mention the time and energy saved by allowing our team to do a lot of the heavy lifting so you can focus on your other business operations. Reach out today to kickoff your journey toward finding the perfect EB3 visa worker to help solve your staffing shortage.
There are three major components of the EB-3 visa hiring process:
Step 1 – PERM Labor Certification
The first step in the process is to file a PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) labor certification with the Department of Labor. The purpose of the PERM labor certification is to ensure that there are no qualified U.S. workers available to fill the position being offered to the EB-3 immigrant worker. The PERM labor certification process can take up to six months to complete.
Step 2 – I-140 Immigrant Petition
Once the PERM labor certification has been approved, the next step is for the employer to file an I-140 Immigrant Petition with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). The I-140 petition must include evidence that the foreign worker meets the requirements for the EB-3 visa category, such as a copy of the approved PERM labor certification.
Step 3 – Adjustment of Status
The final step in the process is the adjustment of status, which is filed by the foreign worker. The adjustment of status allows the foreign worker to live and work permanently in the United States. Once the adjustment of status is approved, the foreign worker will be issued a green card.
The EB-3 visa category is an excellent option for businesses who are looking to fill a full-time, permanent position with an unskilled worker. The process is relatively quick and simple, and it provides a path to a green card for the immigrant worker and their family.
Hiring an EB-3 visa worker can help solve your staffing shortage needs while also investing in an employee for the long run. Our team has decades of experience handling the legal execution of the EB3 visa process and will make it as easy as possible for you and your team. Reach out today to get started!
