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United States Skilled Worker Visa from Dubai, UAE

Employer-sponsored permanent residency for professionals and skilled workers.

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Processing time
Often several years, driven by PERM and Visa Bulletin priority dates
Indicative cost
Employer and government filing fees plus legal costs; verify current figures before applying
Family
Spouse & children included
Apply from
Dubai / UAE

EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards

The EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards is one of the routes UAE residents use to reach United States. This page sets out who the route is for, the eligibility criteria, the documents you will need, indicative costs and timelines, and the step-by-step process, so you can decide whether it fits your situation before you commit.

Employer-sponsored permanent residency for professionals and skilled workers. If you are applying from Dubai or anywhere in the Emirates, The Migration Station can assess your profile honestly and prepare a complete, well-evidenced application.

Who the United States Skilled Worker Visa is for

Qualified professionals whose occupation is in demand in United States

Graduates and mid-career specialists with relevant experience

Applicants who can evidence their skills through an assessment

United States Skilled Worker Visa: eligibility requirements

  • A permanent job offer from a US employer, who usually completes PERM labour certification
  • For EB-2, an advanced degree or exceptional ability; for EB-3, a bachelor's degree or skilled experience
  • A current priority date under the monthly Visa Bulletin
  • An occupation that appears on United States's in-demand or skilled occupation list
  • A recognised qualification and, typically, relevant work experience
  • A positive skills or credential assessment where applicable
  • Language proficiency meeting the programme threshold

Documents usually needed

Valid passport and recent passport photographs
UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copies
Completed application forms for the chosen route
Educational certificates with credential assessment where required
Employment reference letters, contracts and payslips
Language test results (e.g. IELTS, PTE, CELPIP or English)
Police clearance certificates from relevant countries
Proof of settlement funds and bank statements

Exact requirements depend on your route and are confirmed at your assessment.

Benefits of the United States Skilled Worker Visa

Built on your skills

Your qualifications and experience are the asset, with no large investment required for most routes.

Route to settlement

Skilled routes in United States typically lead to permanent residency and citizenship over time.

Family included

Bring your spouse and dependent children, with rights to live, work and study in United States.

Guided, end-to-end support

A dedicated case manager helps with your documents, forms and submissions from the first assessment to a decision.

The United States Skilled Worker Visa process, step by step

  1. 1

    Free eligibility assessment

    We evaluate your profile against every United States skilled migration route and confirm the strongest, most realistic pathway for you.

  2. 2

    Strategy & document checklist

    Your case manager maps out the route, timeline and exact documents you need, tailored to your situation.

  3. 3

    Preparation & evidence

    We help you gather, organise and verify your evidence so your file is complete, consistent and compliant.

  4. 4

    Application & submission

    We complete and lodge your application, then track its progress and respond to any requests from the authorities.

  5. 5

    Decision & relocation

    On approval we support your biometrics, landing and first steps settling into United States.

United States Skilled Worker Visa: frequently asked questions

Yes, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) can waive the job-offer and labour-certification requirements if your work is judged to be in the US national interest. Eligibility is evidence-heavy, so we review whether your profile is strong enough before filing.

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