Comments on: United States Visa Process – Australian E3

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:17:00 +0000

Hi Brad, I was advised on the us consulate hotline that 12 years of work experience is required if you do not have a bachelor’s degree.

By: MT.

MT. — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:33:35 +0000

Hi Brad, I'd also be interested in your reply to Catalina as I have the opportunity to move internally within my current employer to the U.S but did not complete my Bachelor Degree.

By: Luke

Luke — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:48:02 +0000

Hello,

Where can I find a list of US companies that have previously employed Australians under the E3 visa?

It seems not many US employers know about the E3 visa, so I thought it might be easier to source a company (I work in Marketing) which is familiar with the process.

Thanks for your help!

By: Brad Kellett

Brad Kellett — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:41:31 +0000

Catalina – I have truncated your question to save space, but I have the full one saved and I’ll reply to you via email in the next day or so.

By: Catalina

Catalina — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:22:50 +0000

Dear Brad

My husband applied for an E 3 visa on 18 August 2009. On 30 October 2009 we received a voice message from the Consul Chief in US Melbourne consulate stating that his visa was refused on the grounds that they reviewd a letter received from Uni saying that my husband did not complete his Bachelor Degree.

It would be greatly appreciated if you would respond to the following questions:

- Did you have an Evaluation done for your education and work experience? If yes which Institution did the evaluation for you?
– Which Consular office did you go to apply?
– What questions did they ask you; in particular how did you back up your lack of Degree?
– How long it took for you to receive the visa?
– How many years of work experience did you have at the time when the visa was granted?
– Do you know if we can re-apply for an E 3 visa and provide the same LCA or do we have to ask the Employer to provide a new one?
– Do you think it is a problem if Eugen’s re-applies for an E 3 visa at the Perth Consular Office and not in Melbourne? (we understand that his refusal is in the Consular system and questions will be asked, which is fine, but we hope to find a “better Consular officer which will have the professionalism to review a visa application in a proper way.

Your time and assistance it is much appreciated!!!

By: Brad Kellett

Brad Kellett — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:26:04 +0000

I highly doubt that you will have any problem at all getting an E3 with those qualifications, you fit the bill perfectly. My only advice is to dress nicely, bring plenty of documentation for your qualifications and experience, and be confident.

By: clive

clive — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:02:01 +0000

Hi Brad, Im a Aussie who's planning on getting a 3 month visa waiver to USA, land in NYC and apply for jobs. Once I have one I will leave states and fill in paperwork as per your suggestion. I have nearly 10yrs experience in FMGC, and MBA. How difficult do you think I'll find it? Any advice?

By: Brad Kellett

Brad Kellett — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:20:16 +0000

The yearly quote for the E3 is 10,000 and they haven’t hit that in a year yet. If you have a job secured and plenty of applicable experience/qualifications, then you have a very high chance of getting one.

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:20:13 +0000

Could anyone tell me how many people apply for the E3 visa and what my chance are of getting one?

Thanks

By: Brad Kellett

Brad Kellett — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:17:17 +0000

I don’t know of any lists, but you are correct that awareness of the E3 is low. Best to introduce it to an employer that you really like though – most jump at it when they realize how easy it is to get people from Australia.