The E-3 visa classification is exclusively for Australian passport holders. Born out of the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement (2005), the requirements are similar to the H-1B, but the E-3 has a separate annual quota of 10,500 which, to date, has never been reached.
It is therefore an excellent option for Aussies who are seeking to come to the US to work for a US-based employer in a professional role. The E-3 visa, if approved, is valid for a period of 2 years. It can be renewed indefinitely every 2 years, as long as the E-3 visa requirements are met.
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The E-3 visa application process is relatively simple compared to many other US visa categories.
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If applying directly for the E-3 visa at a US Embassy/Consulate abroad, you need only pay the visa application fee (generally around US$200 – varies from Consulate to Consulate) for each applicant (so you need to also pay that fee for each dependent family member).
If applying through USCIS, the filing fees are $325 for the Form I-129 application
Additional $290 for dependent family members – one fee covers all dependents).
As a general rule, the E-3 visa is not a “dual intent” visa,
As a general rule, the E-3 visa is not a “dual intent” visa, meaning you should not apply to adjust status to US permanent resident (green card holder) from this visa category. However, this is not a “hard and fast” rule and you should therefore consult immigration counsel further in this regard if you wish to seek US permanent residence.
Family members of E-3 beneficiaries (spouses and children aged under 21 years) can apply for E-3 dependent status for the US. They need not be Australian nationals.
Spouses of E-3 beneficiaries can also apply for their own separate work authorization once they have entered the US in valid E-3 dependent status. A separate Form I-765 application for employment authorization must be filed with the USCIS. USCIS will take up to 90 days to adjudicate that application. E-3 spouses cannot commence employment in the US until they have had their Form I-765 application approved and received an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS. The EAD will generally be issued for a period of up to 2 years.
Following are the basic documentary requirements for any E-3 visa application:
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