E-3 visa FAQs

Please take a look at some of our most Frequently Asked Questions

What is an E-3 Visa?

Who qualifies for the E-3 visa?

I am a permanent resident of Australia but don’t have citizenship. Can I apply for an E-3 visa?

Is there an upper age limit for applicants?

Do I have to find a job in the U.S. first before applying for an E-3 visa?

Can I go to the U.S. to find a job and then apply for the E-3 visa from there?

Can I apply for an E-3 visa from outside Australia?

Can I apply at any U.S. Consulate in Australia?

What is a specialty occupation?

Do I need a license for a specialty occupation?

Do I need a petition by my employer to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?

How long is the visa valid?

What is the fee for an E-3 visa?

Is there a limit to the number of E-3 visas?

Do applicants need to demonstrate a “residence abroad?”

How do I demonstrate that I qualify for an E-3D (dependent) visa?

What is the process to apply for an E-3D (dependent) visa?

May spouses work?

How long is the E-3 visa valid?

If I get an E-3 visa, how long before I start my job can I enter the U.S.?

How long can I stay in the U.S. after I finish my job?

Can I travel outside the U.S. while on my E-3 visa?

How long can I stay out of the U.S. if I have an E-3 visa?

Can I renew the E-3 visa? Is there a limit to the amount of times I can renew?

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

How do I apply for an E-3 visa?

How long does it take to apply?

What requirements and documentary evidence are needed for the application?

How do I find out more about an E-3 visa

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