E-3 Visa Approval for a CEO at the U.S. Embassy in London for a National of Australia
We just had an E-3 approval at the U.S. Embassy in London.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 13, 2025
Differences in Dependent status for Nonimmigrants
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old are often able to get dependent visas that allow them to accompany a primary visa holder to the U.S.
Does my U.S. work visa prove that I am authorized to work in the U.S.?
A nonimmigrant who wants to work in the U.S. must have valid work authorization. They are not required to have a visa, although a visa is needed if they want to travel internationally.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 9, 2024
What is an E-3 and how can I apply?
Australian citizens with a bachelor’s degree or higher that work or will work in a specialty occupation may be eligible to apply for an E-3 visa to work in the U.S.
Khadija DerrickDecember 18, 2023
Should I apply for E-3 visa classification through USCIS or at a U.S. Consulate?
Australian nationals can apply for the E-3 visa classification at a U.S. Consulate or may apply in the U.S. by having an employer submit a petition to USCIS.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 28, 2023
What Are the Employer’s Responsibilities When Terminating an E-3 Employee?
An overview of the employer’s requirements and obligations when terminating an E-3 employee.
Khadija DerrickAugust 26, 2022
What are the requirements for an E-3 specialty worker from Australia?
An overview of the requirements, benefits, and application process for the E-3 visa for specialty workers from Australia.
Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2022
What is an E-3 specialty occupation, and can a pilot qualify?
An analysis of the E-3 and H-1B specialty occupation requirement, and how it applies to pilots.
Khadija DerrickAugust 2, 2022
My U.S. work visa is expiring soon, can I keep working if my employer files an extension for me?
Certain U.S. work visas allow for a 240-day extension of work authorization while the extension is pending if the extension is filed by the same employer.
Khadija DerrickAugust 1, 2022
USCIS Announces Expansion of Premium Processing Services to E-3 Visas
USCIS announced today that it has expanded premium processing services to include E-3 visa applications. Premium processing guarantees that USCIS will take adjudicative action on the application within 15 days. If USCIS fails to do so, the agency will return…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 24, 2021
DOL and DHS Rolls out New H-1B, E-3, H-1B1, and PERM Regulations
Department of Labor Changes to the H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 Programs Effective October 8, 2020, The Department of Labor will raise the nonimmigrant H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 prevailing wage requirements and wages for the PERM labor certification program. The exact…
Jenny ZhanOctober 7, 2020
E-3 visa questions and answers
The E-3 visa category was established in 2005 and the E-3 visa is a great visa option for Australian professionals who want to come to the U.S. to perform services in a specialty occupation. Please note that the E-3 visa…
Jenny ZhanJuly 24, 2020
I am on an E-3 visa and my I-94 extends past my Labor Condition Application end date. Can I remain in the U.S. and work?
The E-3 visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. The visa is available to nationals from Australia only and is very similar to an H-1B visa. This visa category requires that the…
Jenny ZhanJuly 7, 2020
What are the Differences Between and E-3 and H-1B Visa?
The E-3 and H-1B visas are similar but have some key differences. This post summarizes the key similarities and difference between the H-1B and E-3 visas. You can find out more about the E-3 visa by clicking here. You can…
Jenny ZhanJune 10, 2020
My status is running out and I cannot leave because of Corona Virus. Can I file a Change of Status application in the U.S.? What are the Implications of filing this application?
When you enter the U.S. on a visa, your I-94 date governs the amount of time that you are permitted to stay in the U.S. Normally, when status is about to expire, there is an option to either extend status,…
Jenny ZhanApril 15, 2020
Does Covid-19 impact my obligations as an H-1B or E-3 Employer? What things should I keep in mind? Is Part-Time Work Possible? Is furlough possible for an H-1B employee?
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have already started to reduce wages and put staff on leave. Some companies have terminated employees. For companies that have employees in E-3 or H-1B status, they must…
Jenny ZhanMarch 26, 2020
Drastic Increase in Visa Reciprocity Fees for Australian Nationals Applying for U.S. visas
The amount of time an E-2 visa can be granted for and the cost of issuing said visa varies by country and depends on the agreement (the legal term is reciprocity) between the applicant’s country and the United States. Some…
Jenny ZhanJanuary 3, 2020
E-3 Visa Approval for a Senior Recruiter at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney for a National of Australia
E-3 Visa Approval for a Senior Recruiter at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney for a National of Australia
We just had an E-3 visa approval for an Australian national at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney. The applicant will be working for a major e-commerce company based in New York. He had been working at the company during his…
Jenny ZhanDecember 12, 2019
Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer?
If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, your spouse may be able to work in the U.S. This article will discuss which spouses of non-immigrant visa holders are/are not authorized to work in the U.S. This…
Jenny ZhanOctober 14, 2019
E-3 Visa Approval in Barbados
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval of an E-3 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Barbados. An E-3 visa is a visa that is similar to an H-1B visa but only granted to nationals from Australia. The visa was…
Jenny ZhanJuly 8, 2019
USCIS to Reject Incomplete Form I-129
Starting on August 5, 2019, USCIS will reject any Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker that do not include the Petitioner or Applicant’s name and primary U.S. office address in Part 1 of the form. The petitioner’s or applicant’s…
Jenny ZhanJune 7, 2019
E-3 Visa approval for an Executive at the U.S. Embassy in London for a National of Australia
We just had an E-3 visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London for an Executive of a media company. The applicant was applying for a replacement E-3 visa due to a lost passport. If a passport is lost or stolen…
Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2019
E-3 Visa for an Aerospace Engineer Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver
We just had an E-3 employee visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver. The applicant was granted the visa for 2 years and the business is an aerospace consulting company. The applicant is an aerospace engineer. E-3 visas can be…
Jenny ZhanMay 3, 2019
E-3 Visa approval at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for an Accountant
We just had an E-3 extension of status approved by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant is an accountant working for a hotel. The business is based in Florida. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 13, 2019
House of Representatives Approves Legislation granting E-3 Visa to Irish Nationals
On November 28, 2018, the House of Representatives approved a legislation that will allow Irish nationals to apply for an E-3 visa. The legislation still has to be approved by the Senate before it can go in front of the…
Jenny ZhanJanuary 2, 2019