A non-immigrant visa grants you temporary stay in the United States. It is offered to those in business, pursuing educational goals, tourists, and many others as shown below. When your visa expires, you must leave the United States unless you have applied for Legal Permanent Residency.
The E-3 visa is reserved for nationals of Australia. To qualify, an Australian citizen must enter the United States to work in a specialty occupation.
A specialty occupation refers to a job that requires the “theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.” The applicant must also have at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the relevant field.
To qualify for an E-3 visa, you must show:
If you are applying from within the United States for a change of status or extension, you must file Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker.
You must also include:
You may remain in the United States for up to 2 years.
Extensions are available in 2-year increments. There is no maximum number of extensions, with certain exceptions.
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 may receive dependent E-3 classification.
Spouses may apply for work authorization by filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
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The E-3 visa allows Australian nationals to work in the United States in a specialty occupation.
Only citizens of Australia who have a qualifying job offer in a specialty occupation may apply.
You can stay for up to 2 years, with unlimited 2-year extensions in most cases.
Yes. E-3 spouses may apply for work authorization by filing Form I-765.
No. The E-2 visa is temporary and does not directly create permanent residence. Some investors may later qualify for other immigration options depending on their situation.
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