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 once in the United States.
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.
How We Serve Our Clients
Our dynamic and knowledgeable attorneys will consult with you to determine that the nature of the offered position and the Australian candidate's background are appropriate for this particular visa. We will also recommend possible alternative strategies if the foreign beneficiary's experience renders them ineligible for this visa category. Our attorneys work closely with both the employer and prospective employee to ensure that the required documents are rendered and all legal issues addressed. We relieve human resources personnel of the burdensome paperwork requirements by preparing all required forms and supporting documents for submission to the appropriate government departments and agencies. When required, we also prepare and file applications for dependent family members to ensure a smooth transition to the United States for the prospective employee and dependent family members. Our staff is easily accessible by both the employer and foreign beneficiary to answer questions as they arise.
