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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration L-1 Visa

Presidential Proclamation Suspends Some Non-Immigrants from Entering the US Until December 31

The Trump Administration has signed an Executive Order that will extend the April 2020 suspension of some immigrant visas until December 31. To learn more about the April 2020 suspension, please click here. This new Executive Order suspends the entry of…

Jenny ZhanJune 23, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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

E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa TN Visa

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

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Potential Issues with nonimmigrant workers admitted in E-3 status

If you are an Australian national seeking to live and work in the United States, the E-3 visa may be an excellent option. The E-3 classification allows for the temporary entry of Australian professions to perform services in a “specialty…

IanScottJuly 24, 2017