E-3 Visa Lawyers for Australian Workers

The E-3 is a non-immigrant work visa available only to Australian nationals. To use it, you have to come to the United States to perform services in a specialty occupation.

A specialty occupation is a position that requires a body of specialized knowledge and, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the field. In practice, the category closely tracks the H-1B definition of a specialty occupation, which is why fields like engineering, IT, healthcare, finance, and education often qualify.

The factors that tend to matter most include:

• Australian citizenship
• A real job offer in a qualifying specialty occupation
• A degree, or equivalent experience, that fits the position

There are many advantages here. The E-3 is not subject to the H-1B lottery; it is initially valid for up to two years, and it can be extended in two-year increments. In many cases, the spouse of an E-3 worker can apply for work authorization in the United States, and unmarried children under 21 can join as dependents.

We at Wildes & Weinberg P.C. hold a long-standing reputation in U.S. immigration and nationality law, with experience guiding professionals and employers from around the world.

We understand that an E-3 case often carries a career, a livelihood, and a family’s plans behind it.