What is E-3 immigration status?

What is E-3 immigration status?

E-3 Visa. The E3 visa is a particular type of US visa that allows Australian professionals to enter the United States to take a professional position relevant to their specialty. The spouse is able to apply for the Employment Authorization Document (EAD), enabling them also to work in the United States.

How long does E-3 take to process?

Under regular USCIS processing times, a Form I-129 application requesting E-3 visa classification or extension could take upwards of four to six months or longer to process.

What is a specialty occupation for E-3 visa?

A: The definition of a “specialty occupation” is one that requires (the same as H-1B): 1. A theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge, and 2. The attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.

Can I change employers once I am in the US and stay on the E-3 visa?

Can I change employers once I am in the U.S. and stay on the E-3 visa? Yes, your new employer must lodge a new Labor Condition Application (LCA), and the gap between jobs must be 10 days or less.

Can E-3 apply for green card?

Unlike an H-1B visa or L-1 visa, an E-3 visa holder cannot have both nonimmigrant intent and immigrant intent (holding both of these intents simultaneously is referred to as “dual intent”). The fact is an E-3 visa holder can pursue a green card under the right circumstances.

Who pays for E-3 visa?

If the USCIS Form I-129 is filed to extend or change to E-3 status, the fee is $460 payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The hiring department is responsible for the fees on behalf of the foreign beneficiary.

Can I buy a house on E-3 visa?

Can I buy a house on the E3 Visa? You can buy a house on the E-3 Visa, but it can be challenging to establish the credit necessary to secure a mortgage.

Can I work part time on an E-3 visa?

You may apply for an E-3 visa for a full-time position or a part-time position. Generally speaking, any position requiring less than 35 hours per week would be considered a part-time position.

How can I convert my E-3 visa to green card?

Can an E-3 visa holder apply for a green card? Applying for a green card, or Legal Permanent Residency in the United States again requires sponsorship. Either a U.S. employer or an immediate relative who is a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident can sponsor an E-3 visa holder for residency.

Do E-3 visas require sponsorship?

The E-3 visa requires sponsorship from a U.S. employer (or “petitioner”). It is very similar to the H-1B visa in terms of eligibility requirements. It is also subject to a numerical limit of 10,500 E-3 visas per fiscal year.

Can E-3 visa holders apply for green card?

Is an E-3 visa a permanent resident?

The E-3 visa does not allow visa holders to become eligible for the US Green Card. If your plan is to obtain a Green Card, you will need to apply under a route which offers a path to US permanent residence.