Employment-Based

E-3 Visa for Australians

The E-3 non-immigrant visa is exclusively for Australians. The E-3 visa was a result of the United States - Australia Free Trade Agreement. The E-3 is similar in many ways to an H-1B visa; however, spouses of E-3 visa holders may work in the United States.

Additionally, the E-3 visa is valid for two years, but unlimited extensions are available. There is an annual limit of 10,500 E-3 visas per year. Similar to the H-1B visa process, the prospective employer of the E-3 visa applicant must first apply for a labor condition application with the U.S. Department of Labor. If the LCA is granted, the E-3 applicant can apply for the visa at the U.S. consulate in Australia.

Australians already present in the United States may apply to change status to an E-3 visa; however, changing status is not possible if the visa applicant entered the United States under the visa waiver program.

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EMPLOYMENT/INVESTOR SERVICES

General Employment Based Immigration Information
Employment Based Visas
Labor Certification / PERM
H-1B Visas, Transfers & Extensions
L-1 Intra Company Transfer
O-1 Extraordinary Abilities Visas
P-1 Visas
TN Free Trade NAFTA Visas
E-1 Treaty Traders
E-2 Non-Immigrant Investor Visa
E-3 Visa for Australians
EB-1 Priority Workers
EB-2 Professionals with Advanced Degrees
EB-3 Skilled or Professional Workers
EB-4 Religious Worker Green Card
EB-5 "Million Dollar" Investor Green Card

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