EB-3 Visa · Bangladesh
EB-3 Visa from Bangladesh
How Bangladeshi applicants get an EB-3 (EB3) unskilled worker visa: who can apply, the steps, the interview at the US Embassy in Dhaka, the wait and who pays.
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Yes — people born in Bangladesh can be sponsored for an EB-3 unskilled worker visa (often written EB3). There is no nationality restriction, no degree requirement and no upper age limit. What there is, is a long queue: this subgroup is limited by law to about 10,000 visas a year worldwide, and no agent, payment or connection can shorten it.
This page explains the route as it works for someone living in Bangladesh: what you need, the stages in order, where your interview takes place, and how to tell a real offer from a scam. It is general information drawn from official sources, not legal advice.
EB-3 unskilled from Bangladesh at a glance
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Can Bangladeshi applicants apply? | Yes. The category is open to workers from any country. |
| Do I need a degree? | No. The unskilled (‘other workers’) subgroup covers permanent jobs that need less than two years of training or experience. |
| Can I apply on my own? | No. A US employer must sponsor you. EB-3 has no self-petition route. |
| Which queue do I wait in? | The one for your country of birth. Bangladesh is not listed separately in the Visa Bulletin, so applicants born in Bangladesh read the ‘all chargeability areas’ column. |
| Where is the interview? | For applicants living in Bangladesh, at the US Embassy in Dhaka, which processes immigrant visas. |
| Who pays for the labour certification (PERM)? | The employer. US rules require it, and the cost should not be passed to you. |
| How long does it take? | Years, not months. Anyone quoting an exact figure is guessing — see the section on the wait below. |
| Can my family come? | A spouse and unmarried children under 21 can generally be included. |
The route, in order, for an applicant in Bangladesh
- 1
A US employer offers you a job
A genuine, permanent, full-time position, and an employer who agrees to sponsor you. Nothing else can start without this.
- 2
The employer completes PERM
The employer runs the Department of Labor’s recruitment process for the role and obtains labour certification. It is the employer’s process and the employer’s cost.
- 3
The employer files Form I-140
The immigrant petition goes to USCIS. Once it is approved, it fixes your priority date.
- 4
You wait for your priority date
The monthly Visa Bulletin shows which dates are being processed. For this subgroup this is normally the longest stage, measured in years.
- 5
The National Visa Center pre-processes your case
You submit your application and civil documents through the NVC and follow the instructions it sends you, before your case can be scheduled.
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Medical examination and police certificates
You are examined by a physician approved by the US Embassy, and collect police certificates as your case requires. Both take time, so start early.
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Interview at the US Embassy in Dhaka
Interviews are scheduled once your priority date is current. A consular officer checks that the job and petition are genuine and that you are admissible.
- 8
Visa issued, and you travel
If approved, you receive an immigrant visa and travel to the United States, where you become a lawful permanent resident when you are admitted.
How long it really takes
Three separate clocks run one after another: the labour certification, the USCIS petition, and — usually the longest — the wait for your priority date to become current. The first two depend on US government workloads. The third is measured in years, because of the annual limit on this subgroup.
Because Bangladesh is not listed separately in the Visa Bulletin, an applicant born in Bangladesh reads the all chargeability areas column for Other Workers. We do not print the cut-off date here, because it goes out of date within weeks. Read the latest bulletin, or our plain-language guide to reading it.
Documents to start on now
The slow ones can be started before an employer is even in the picture. The full list is on our required-documents page.
Passport
Check that its expiry date leaves room for a long wait, not just for today.
Birth registration
Your birth record, matching your passport exactly in name and date of birth.
Police certificates
These can take months to obtain, which is why they are worth starting early.
Marriage and family records
Marriage or divorce records and your children’s birth records, where they apply to your case.
Names and dates that do not match across documents are one of the most common causes of delay — for example, the same name spelled two different ways. If yours differ, sort it out now rather than at the interview.
How to tell a real offer from a scam
Fraud aimed at people hoping to work abroad is well documented, and EB-3 is not exempt. A genuine case looks like this:
- A named US employer, a job title, a location and a wage, all in writing
- The employer, not you, pays for labour certification and its legal costs
- No one promises a visa, a job or a date before the process has run
- Every fee is written down before you pay, with a receipt for each payment
- You can read every form filed in your name, and everything in it is true
- Once a petition is filed, it has a USCIS receipt number you can look up yourself
No one can speed up your priority date — not for money, and not through a contact at the embassy. Anyone who says they can is showing you the sign of a scam.
Questions from applicants in Bangladesh
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Can Bangladeshi citizens apply for the EB-3 unskilled visa?
Yes. There is no nationality restriction. What decides whether a case can proceed is a genuine permanent job with a US employer who will sponsor you, and your admissibility to the United States. Your country of birth affects how long you wait, not whether you may apply.
- 2
Can I apply for an EB-3 visa on my own?
No. EB-3 requires an employer to sponsor you and file the petition on your behalf. There is no self-petition route in this category.
- 3
Do I need a degree, IELTS or work experience?
There is no degree requirement for the unskilled subgroup and no general English test for the category. Individual employers may still ask for a working level of English, and the job itself sets what experience is required, which for this subgroup is less than two years.
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How long does the EB-3 unskilled visa take for Bangladeshi applicants?
Years rather than months. The labour certification and petition take time, and then you wait for your priority date to be reached. Bangladesh is not listed separately in the Visa Bulletin, so applicants born there follow the all chargeability areas column. Check the current bulletin instead of trusting a promised date.
- 5
Where is the EB-3 interview held for applicants in Bangladesh?
At the US Embassy in Dhaka, which handles immigrant visa interviews for applicants in Bangladesh. Interviews are scheduled once your priority date is current, and the National Visa Center tells you what to complete beforehand.
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Who pays for PERM and the employer’s costs?
The employer. US rules require the employer to bear the costs of labour certification, including recruitment and related legal costs. If anyone asks you to pay them, ask for the reason in writing.
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Is it safe to pay someone in Bangladesh to arrange an EB-3 job?
Be very careful. Nobody can guarantee a job, a visa or a date. Get fees in writing and a receipt for every payment, and never pay for something the employer is responsible for. Our fraud guide sets out the warning signs.
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Can my family come with me?
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 can generally be included. If a child is close to 21, raise it at the start, because timing matters.
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Does ImmiAxis guarantee a visa or a job?
No, and no one can, because those decisions belong to the employer and the US authorities. We provide information, document-preparation support and case-tracking tools. We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice.
Official sources for applicants in Bangladesh
This page is general information about a US immigration category, not legal advice. ImmiAxis is not a law firm. For advice on your own case, consult a qualified immigration attorney or accredited representative.
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