E-3 Treaty Professional Employee Visa For Australians
Advantages
- Spouses may obtain work authorization.
- Government filing fees are US$100 instead of up to US$3,200 for H-1B
- Indefinitely renewable in 2-year increments
- Unified & efficient eligibility review coupled with visa issuance at US Consulates abroad
Eligibility
- US employer must offer full or part-time employment at the Prevailing Wage
- Position must require a Professional with 4-yr US university degree [or equivalent]
- Applicant must have 4-yr US university degree [or equivalent]
- No showing of shortage of US workers is required
Process
- Approved 9035 Labor Condition Application from Dept of Labor [fax system; not online]
- Consulate: Complete DS-156 & attach approved LCA 9035, plus supporting documents
- CIS: Complete I-129 & attach approved LCA 9035, plus supporting documents
Venue & Timelines
- US Consulates, Australia - Sydney, Melbourne & Perth; 2-4 wks to Appt. (subject to change); 2-3 Day Decision
- US Consulates elsewhere, esp. Canada: 3 months to Appt; 3-5 Day Decision
- US CIS Regional Service Centers: 8 12 weeks to decision, absent Prem. Processing [$1K]
