E-3 SPECIALTY OCCUPATION PROFESSIONALS FROM
AUSTRALIA
US Immigration Attorney - E-3 and E-3D Visa Advice for
Australians
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in our offices in Brisbane, Australia or Hong Kong. Our US Attorney's can advise
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where they advise you about:
- Visa eligibility
- Information about the visa process
- Assistance with a re-application after a US visa denial
- Advice regarding required supporting documents, including: Job Offer letter,
Qualifications certificates and Employment references
- Checklist of documents required and format
- Assistance in completion of USCIS Application forms and petitions
- US Consulate Interview preparation covering common questions and answers
- Visa Processing time guidance
- USCIS fees and Attorney fees for complete visa application assistance
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advice and assistance with your E-3 Worker Visa for Specialty Occupation
Professionals that are Australian Citizens! Contact our US Immigration Consultants and
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E-3 Visa Eligibility Criteria
The E-3 visa classification applies only to Australian citizens,
holding a valid Australian Passport, and their spouses, with a marriage
certificate, and children. You must be entering the United States solely to perform
services in a specialty occupation. There will be a maximum of 10,500 E-3 visas
issued annually during each fiscal year. Note that spouses and children do not
count against the quota nor do applicants extending their E-3 visa, while in the
US.
To qualify for an E-3 visa, you must show that you:
- Are a National of Australia
- Have a legitimate offer of employment in the United States
- Have the necessary academic or other qualifying credentials
- Will fill a position that qualifies as a specialty occupation
What is a 'Specialty Occupation'?
A 'Specialty Occupation' is defined as an
occupation that requires:
1. A theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized
knowledge; and
2. The attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific
specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the
United States.
Supporting Documents
The following Forms and supporting documents are
required for the E-3 visa, which is to be filed at the US Embassy or Consulate in
Australia:
- Form I-129 - Petition for Non-Immigrant Worker
- A Labor Condition Application (LCA) - cannot be the same application
used in a previous H-1B application.
- Academic or other credentials - demonstrating qualifications for the
position.
- Job offer letter - or other documentation from the employer
establishing that you will be engaged in a specialty occupation and that you will
be paid the higher of the actual or prevailing wage.
- Occupation License - if required, before you may commence employment
in the specialty occupation, you must have the necessary license or other
official permission to practice in the specialty occupation.
Process to apply for E-3D (dependent) visa
To demonstrate that your
relationship with your spouse exists, you would need to provide a marriage
certificate. The process to apply for an E-3D Dependent visa is as follows:
1. Separate Application - the dependent must make a separate visa
application (complete DS-160 Form and select 'E-3' for dependents), similar process
to the principal applicant and then needs to schedule an Interview at the US
Consulate.
2. Provide Principal Applicant's documents - must show that the principal
applicant is the recipient of an E-3 visa by providing a copy of the visa or, if
the applicant has obtained E-3 status in the U.S., the I-797 Approval Notice.
3. Permission to Work - E-3 spouses are entitled to work in the United
States and may apply for an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-765) through
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). When completing the form,
applicants will need to select the visa type E1/E2, as E3 is not listed as an
option. Note that Children are not permitted to work.