This visa allows Australian citizens to temporarily work for a U.S. employer.
Eligibility
- Australian citizens with a U.S. job offer for a speciality occupation role
- Degree (or equivalent experience) related to the speciality occupation, such as Software Developers, Engineers, Lawyers, and Accountants
Processing Time
- Approved in 15 days*
*If premium processing is applied - 2+ months in normal processing
Important Information
- Initially valid for two years and can be renewed in two year increments indefinitely.
- NO extension limit for E-3 visa holders
- The annual cap for E-3 visas (10,500 new E-3s per year) has never been reached
- Candidates who qualify for the E-3 have a significantly higher chance of getting an E-3 as compared to an H-1B