E-3

visas for Australian professionals

Australians have the unique privilege of access to the E-3 visa — no other nationality benefits from a similar visa.  To qualify, the prospective employee must be coming to the United States solely to perform services in a specialty occupation.  A "specialty occupation" requires theoretical and practical application of a body of knowledge in professional fields and at least the attainment of a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.  

Benefits of an E-3 Visa

The E-3 has two important benefits, first, spouses can obtain work authorization and second, there is no statutory limit to extensions.  The E-3 does have a yearly cap (10,500 E-3 visas available per year), but it has never been reached.  The E-3 visa requires the prospective employer to show that they are hiring a "professional" for a "specialty occupation" and that they will pay the "prevailing wage" as determined by the Department of Labor.  

Hire an E-3 visa lawyer

If you need a U.S. visa for an Australian professional, Rebecca Freeman is an E3 visa lawyer in San Francisco where business immigration serves a critical role in many Bay Area companies. Her law firm also regularly serves companies across the United States.