E-3 Visa: Specialty Occupation Professionals Workers from Australia

  • The E-3 visa classification applies only to nationals of Australia.  An Australian national must be coming to the United States solely to perform services in a specialty occupation.  The 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.

    Initial period of stay is 2 years, and up to 2 years per extension are generally granted.

    Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age are entitled to the same E-3 classification. Your spouse is entitled to work authorization, but not your children.  To apply for work authorization as a spouse of an E-3 nonimmigrant, your spouse would file a Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

    The Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker is used to apply for a change of status to obtain E-3 nonimmigrant temporary worker classification.

    Requirements:

    To qualify for an E-3 visa, you must demonstrate that you:

    • Are a national of Australia.
    • Have a legitimate offer of employment in the United States.
    • Possess the necessary academic or other qualifying credentials
    • Will fill a position that qualifies as a specialty occupation

    How we can help you:

    At the Law Office of Moona Shakil, an experienced senior attorney would help preparing the E-3 visa petition.  Our immigration attorney would consult with both the employers as well as the employees to discuss their options and responsibilities.  Our mission is to provide prompt, high quality legal services to benefit the lives of our clients. We handle almost all types of immigration visas, and our attorneys understand that communication is a key to success. You need confidence that your lawyer understands your problem and is working with you to achieve results. Call us to find out how we provide superior service to our clients.

     

     

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