The E-3 is a new visa for Australian nationals to work in specialty occupations in the U.S. It has many advantages over the other types of working visas, including the ability for spouses of E-3 recipients to apply for work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an E-3 Visa?
The E-3 is a new visa category only for Australians going to the U.S. to work temporarily in a specialty occupation.
Who qualifies for the E-3 visa?
The new E-3 visa classification currently applies only to nationals of Australia as well as their spouses and children. E-3 principal applicants must be going to the United States solely to work in a specialty occupation. The spouse and children need not be Australian citizens. However the U.S. does not recognize De Facto relationships or same-sex Civil Partnerships for the purposes of immigration, and to qualify as a spouse you will need a marriage certificate from the Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an E-3 Visa?
The E-3 is a new visa category only for Australians going to the U.S. to work temporarily in a specialty occupation.
Who qualifies for the E-3 visa?
The new E-3 visa classification currently applies only to nationals of Australia as well as their spouses and children. E-3 principal applicants must be going to the United States solely to work in a specialty occupation. The spouse and children need not be Australian citizens. However the U.S. does not recognize De Facto relationships or same-sex Civil Partnerships for the purposes of immigration, and to qualify as a spouse you will need a marriage certificate from the Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
More information about visas is available by:
Website: Visas main page
Fax: (02) 9373-9185
Email: amvisa@state.gov
Phone: 1800-687-844 or 1902-941-641 (charges apply)
Website: Visas main page
Fax: (02) 9373-9185
Email: amvisa@state.gov
Phone: 1800-687-844 or 1902-941-641 (charges apply)
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