The E-3 visa is a relatively new visa category established in 2005 for nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia. With an E-3 Visa, Australian nationals can enter the United States and work in a specialty occupation.

Does E-3 visa require sponsorship?

The E-3 visa requires sponsorship from a U.S. employer (or “petitioner”). It is very similar to the H-1B visa in terms of eligibility requirements. It is also subject to a numerical limit of 10,500 E-3 visas per fiscal year.

Can you apply for a green card on an E-3 visa?

Unlike an H-1B visa or L-1 visa, an E-3 visa holder cannot have both nonimmigrant intent and immigrant intent (holding both of these intents simultaneously is referred to as “dual intent”). The fact is an E-3 visa holder can pursue a green card under the right circumstances.

Can you work part time on E-3 visa?

You can work part-time on the E3 Visa as long as it still meets the other criteria like Specialty Occupation. Each of the employers need to be listed on your E3 Visa stamp in your Passport with an approved LCA for each position.

Can you change jobs on an E-3 visa?

Effectively, an E-3 visa holder cannot currently change his or her employer without an extended delay. USCIS’s posted processing times for E-3 applications are currently approximately five to seven months, and such applications cannot be premium processed.

How much does an E-3 visa cost?

The E-3 Visa costs $205 USD when applied for via a U.S. consulate abroad. If approved without administrative processing, Australians can have their E-3 Visas in their passports within 3-5 business days of attending their appointment.

How long does an E-3 visa take to process?

approximately five to seven months
USCIS’s posted processing times for E-3 applications are currently approximately five to seven months, and such applications cannot be premium processed.

Can you change jobs on an E3 visa?

How much does an E3 visa cost?

How much does an E-3 visa cost? Currently, the E-3 visa fee application fee is $205 USD per application. This fee is charged by the US Consulate for E-3 applicant as well as for each dependent family member applying for E-3D visas. The application fee is non-refundable if the visa is denied.

Can you work in the US on an E3 visa?

The E-3 Visa is currently a working visa that is exclusively for Australian citizens to work in the US for 2 year stints but renewable indefinitely. There is a push for an E-3 type visa for Irish and South Korean citizens, however that is still pending.

What is the EB3 visa for skilled workers?

EB3 Visa or Third Priority Workers Visa is for skilled workers with more than 2 years of experience, professionals with a higher education degree, or unskilled workers with less than 2 years of experience (EW-3 Visa). EB-4 Visa or Fourth Priority Workers Visa is for various religious, government, or international organizations workers

How many E-3 visas are issued each year?

In U.S. Fiscal Year 2019, there were 5807 E-3 Visas issued, along with an additional 4177 of E-3D Visas issued (for “Spouse or child of Australian specialty occupation professional”) The quota for E-3 Visas is 10500 issued Visas per calendar year.

How old do you have to be to get an Eb3 visa?

EB3 Visa or Third Priority Workers Visa is for skilled workers with more than 2 years of experience, professionals with a higher education degree, or unskilled workers with less than 2 years of experience (EW-3 Visa).