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Visa application requirements and processing procedures to the United States.

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Professional workers

Immigration; US visa

With respect to the EB-3 category, professional workers are those who are offered and qualify for jobs that require at least attainment of a bachelor's degree.

Professional occupation

Immigration; US visa

Occupations that require at least a United States bachelor degree or its equivalent as the minimum education required to perform the job duties.

Prevailing wage

Immigration; US visa

The average wage for the occupation in the geographic area in which the employee will be employed, or the wage set for the position by a union contract.

Petitioner

Immigration; US visa

The employer or U.S. citizen/permanent resident relative, who files a petition on behalf of a foreign national.

Processing time

Immigration; US visa

The amount of time it takes a government agency to adjudicate a petition or application.

Vermont Service centre (VSC)

Immigration; US visa

One of four USCIS service centres that processes certain immigration petitions and applications.

Treaty trader/investor

Immigration; US visa

A nonimmigrant coming to the United States, under the provisions of a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation or bilateral investment between the United States and the country of which the ...

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