Re: E3 visa

[floating]

> I am doing fine.. yes i am a SE but i work with MS in Redmond, WA..
> hope you get a job soon.. best of luck
>
> Wakkas

Thanks for your info. Wakkas

one more thing is we get permanent job or contract ? as we know , the
E3 visa is 2 years base .......

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[Wakkas]

> Thanks for your info. Wakkas
>
> one more thing is we get permanent job or contract ? as we know , the
> E3 visa is 2 years base .......

we do get permanent jobs just like H1-B

[floating]

> we do get permanent jobs just like H1-B

that is great

cheers, mate

[SkyeRemington]

> that is great
>
> cheers, mate

Hi,

This site (and in particular this thread) has been most useful and very
informative. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences/views etc

Just a quick one....I live in London and would like to go over to the US
to live/work. Now I have both a degree and a diploma, about 10 years
experience in finance industry, single and no security issues.

Problem is that to get the E3 you need to have a specialty occ, I was an
analyst in the past but I currently work as a PA (to a Chairman) and
would like to remain so - I have absolutely no interest in going back to
being analyst.

Would a PA or 'Executive Assistant' position qualify me for an E3?

Cheers!!!

[nguhh]

As far a INS is concerned, job title doesnt mean a darn thing to them.
You would need to list your job responsibilities to justify the
requirements.

[augigi]

I hate to ask a stupid question, but I have read posts that seem to say
you can apply for the LCA online yourself. Is this correct, or does the
employer apply? What is the actual process - they apply online, where
does the actual certificate needed for the interview go from/to? How do
I get it in my hand for the interview?

Thanks very much.

[SkyeRemington]

> I hate to ask a stupid question, but I have read posts that seem to
> say you can apply for the LCA online yourself. Is this correct, or
> does the employer apply? What is the actual process - they apply
> online, where does the actual certificate needed for the interview go
> from/to? How do I get it in my hand for the interview?
>
> Thanks very much.

As far as I'm aware you can fill it in online via:

http://www.lca.doleta.gov/eta_start.cfm?actiontype=home&CFID=50851&CFTO-
KEN=25384402

It takes seconds to approve and you can print off the approval from your
computer and take it into your interview.

[e3e3e3]

> we do get permanent jobs just like H1-B

if you have a job offer letter that states that you are employed "at
will" will this be ok to obtain an E3. The company has written that they
anticipate two years work and it is also stated in the job offer letter.

Help!!

[Ozzidoc]

> if you have a job offer letter that states that you are employed
> "at will" will this be ok to obtain an E3. The company has written
> that they anticipate two years work and it is also stated in the job
> offer letter.
>
> Help!!

My partner got an H1B on an "at will" contract based in LA.....I know,
different visa, but it reflects that many companies only hire people on
an "at will" basis.

I would reckon that you are ok.

[floating]

> My partner got an H1B on an "at will" contract based in LA.....I know,
> different visa, but it reflects that many companies only hire people
> on an "at will" basis.
>
> I would reckon that you are ok.

Can I have one question ?

how to find out if my current role is on the occupation list ? (I am a
network eng. focus on Cisco products ,,,,,,,)

Thanks heaps, mate

[thething]

> I hate to ask a stupid question, but I have read posts that seem to
> say you can apply for the LCA online yourself. Is this correct, or
> does the employer apply? What is the actual process - they apply
> online, where does the actual certificate needed for the interview go
> from/to? How do I get it in my hand for the interview?
>
> Thanks very much.

This is incorrect. The employer must apply for the LCA, not the
employee. They can do this online very quickly as it is approved
automatically. Then they print it out, sign it and give you a hardcopy
for the interview with USCIS.

The 'at will' clause in a standard American employment agreement should
be no problem for an E3 as almost all companies do this.

Great to see more people getting their E3's. If you are anything like
me, you will love living in the United States! :-)

Thing

[e3e3e3]

> Can I have one question ?
>
> how to find out if my current role is on the occupation list ? (I am a
> network eng. focus on Cisco products ,,,,,,,)
>
> Thanks heaps, mate

www.lca.doleta.gov/

look under wage info and do a search under your city, state and there's
a list of occupational codes. Look for the one that matches what you
will be doing.

[floating]

> www.lca.doleta.gov/
>
> look under wage info and do a search under your city, state and
> there's a list of occupational codes. Look for the one that matches
> what you will be doing.

that's useful , thanks, mate

I found out below info , E.G.

Occupational Wages [Top]

Area Year Period Hourly Mean Hourly by Percentile
25th Median 75th
California 2006 1st Qtr $34.87 $24.98 $32.74 $42.81

looks like the Wage is not good. I was wondering if we are offered below
marketing rate coz we wanna work in USA ?

I know guys in IT arear could reach 80K+ if he had 7,8+ working exp.
what I am concerned is maybe Employer in USA would give us low wage coz
we wanna move to USA and have to accept it ........

any comment ?
Thanks in advance,,,,

[Nevyn]

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>
> Area Year Period Hourly Mean Hourly by Percentile
> 25th Median 75th
> California 2006 1st Qtr $34.87 $24.98 $32.74 $42.81
>
> looks like the Wage is not good. I was wondering if we are offered below
> marketing rate coz we wanna work in USA ?
>
> I know guys in IT arear could reach 80K+ if he had 7,8+ working exp.
> what I am concerned is maybe Employer in USA would give us low wage coz
> we wanna move to USA and have to accept it ........
>

That sometimes happens. But you're implying that American employers never
make low salary offers to American workers. They do do, and for numerous
reasons and purposes. You're forgetting that those other reasons and
purposes may apply to you too.

The thing about "average" wage figures is that while 50% of the people earn
more that it, 50% of people earn less than it. Getting a work visa doesn't
automatically imply that you are in the top 50%.

If you don't all the skills an "average" person has, or you don't have an
"average" amount of experience - or simply because the employer is equally
mean to everyone - then you will not be offered a "top" salary.

[augigi]

> This is incorrect. The employer must apply for the LCA, not the
> employee. They can do this online very quickly as it is approved
> automatically. Then they print it out, sign it and give you a hardcopy
> for the interview with USCIS.
>
> The 'at will' clause in a standard American employment agreement
> should be no problem for an E3 as almost all companies do this.
>
> Great to see more people getting their E3's. If you are anything like
> me, you will love living in the United States! :-)
>
> Thing

Thanks for the response.

I have been hearing a lot of crap from people about how you cannot
renew E-3 and must leave, although they also said they know of someone
that had to do this - I asked how that could be possible, since the
visa has only been available for one year and noone could have reached
the end of it yet!!

For the person that asked if a healthcare professional would need the
Visa Screen Certificate, I believe the answer is YES. Any foreign
healthcare worker on an occupational visa must provide the Visa Screen
Certificate at consular interview.

I do not know of any other RNs who have been able to get a job in the US
based on an E-3, so it will be interesting to see how it goes - the only
other option is green card route for RNs, so this would mean I could get
to the job being offered in the US a whole lot faster!!

[augigi]

> Hi,
>
> Has anyone sucessfully applied for an E-3 from Canada? I'm currently
> in London working and don't want to have to go all the way back to
> Australia to go for my interview.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Faze_2

Yes, I think someone in this thread did, if you read back.

[floating]

> Hi,
>
> Has anyone sucessfully applied for an E-3 from Canada? I'm currently
> in London working and don't want to have to go all the way back to
> Australia to go for my interview.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Faze_2

Hi mate,
you can check it on previous pages
I remembered several people did it in Canada

good luck

[floating]

> This is incorrect. The employer must apply for the LCA, not the
> employee. They can do this online very quickly as it is approved
> automatically. Then they print it out, sign it and give you a hardcopy
> for the interview with USCIS.
>
> The 'at will' clause in a standard American employment agreement
> should be no problem for an E3 as almost all companies do this.
>
> Great to see more people getting their E3's. If you are anything like
> me, you will love living in the United States! :-)
>
> Thing

Hi Thething,

how things going ? :) kidding ,,,,,,,
I got one question for you .

you said :""This is incorrect. The employer must apply for the LCA, not

the employee. They can do this online very quickly as it is approved
automatically. Then they print it out, sign it and give you a hardcopy
for the interview with USCIS.""

did you do it successfully ? could you pls tell me the process ? like
you had an interview with potential Employer and he agree to offer you
ajob then he do the LCA on line ?

Is it possible to do LCA on line by ourself and bring it to empolyer
when ppl get the interview ? it sounds like sensible ....... IMHO,.

Yep. I do ask you more than one question , sorry about that :)

Thanks heaps, mate

[Wakkas]

> Hi there, this is a great forum, very helpful. My husband and i are
> currently in the process of applying for his Employment Authorization
> Document. Has anyone applied for this and got it back sooner than 3
> months? or is that pretty much the standard??

My wife got hers by end of 3 months.. and got her SSN within 5
working days

[OT!]

> My wife got hers by end of 3 months.. and got her SSN within 5
> working days

Thanks, guess we'll just have to wait it out!

[e3e3e3]

> This is incorrect. The employer must apply for the LCA, not the
> employee. They can do this online very quickly as it is approved
> automatically. Then they print it out, sign it and give you a hardcopy
> for the interview with USCIS.
>
> The 'at will' clause in a standard American employment agreement
> should be no problem for an E3 as almost all companies do this.
>
> Great to see more people getting their E3's. If you are anything like
> me, you will love living in the United States! :-)
>
> Thing

I am panicking right now! My employer filled out an LCA online last week
and he says he hasn't received anymore info. What does the form look
like when it is approved or is there a confirmation email???
Everything was in check on the 9035 form why is it taking so long

[aaremms]

> Wakkas, might be heading over to your state soon, might have to catch
> up for a beer or two :)
>
> I've had the E3 for just under 1 year and well it's time to see if
> the grass is indeed greener on the other side working for a new
> employer. Can anyone who has successfully transferred the E3 visa
> to a new employer tell me about their experiences and paperwork
> involved please ??
>
> I am guessing the following paperwork will be required:
>
> - Job Offer
> - CV / Resume
> - Copy of Degree with US certifications
> - Recent payslips maybe ?
> - I-94, copy of existing E3, SSN etc;;
>
> I want to make sure I have all the paperwork handy as I left some of
> the initial stuff that was applied for the E3 back home. If need be,
> I can at least get it Fedexed over quickly.
>
> Thanks

thanks for bringing that up coz i intend on changing my employers after
a year - please let us know how you go. also, do we really need to show
recent payslips for the E3?

i have never been for a visa interview - a silly question: since the
e3 is for professionals, does this mean that we have to dress formally
for the interview?? - does it have any bearing on the outcome?? - its
going to be summer soon in sydney and i would much rather go in a t-
shirt & jeans.

[Brett]

I've been for a few interviews and I dont think it really matters.
You're "interviewed" behind a huge glass window and its not as personal
as you may imagine. I would just dress respectively.

BRett.

[aaremms]

BRett.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Brett

guys, for those of us who do make it to the US - whats the best way to
transfer money back to Oz? Is anyone paying off a mortgage from
overseas? and if anyone has experience with applying for an aussie
mortgage with a US paycheck?

[icu2nite]

> I've been for a few interviews and I dont think it really matters.
> You're "interviewed" behind a huge glass window and its not as
> personal
> as you may imagine. I would just dress respectively.
>
> BRett.[/QUOTE]
>
> Thanks Brett
>
> guys, for those of us who do make it to the US - whats the best way to
> transfer money back to Oz? Is anyone paying off a mortgage from
> overseas? and if anyone has experience with applying for an aussie
> mortgage with a US paycheck?

Had my E-3 visa interview at Calgary, Canada consulate. I was in the US
for 5 weeks when I got my offer and decided to come here to shortcircuit
things. Found the interview slot last Friday.

Arrived at 7:45am, interview was at 8:30am. Went through security and
got my number. Was called and application taken from me. I was told to
wait for my name to get called. 5 mins later a nice lady called me up
and told me the machine had rejected my pic. I quickly ran downstairs
and got another one taken.

I went back in, handed my new pic in and was told to wait. 5 mins later
got called up for interview. The guy was quite rude and hostile from the
getgo so I geared myself for the worst outcome. I couldn't really
believe what I was seeing. He was literally shouting at me.

I'm an attorney and the job if a legal consulting role for a US telco
firm doing business in Aus. The interviewer said I don't meet the
specialty occupation req cause I didn't have a "current" practising
certificate. I have an older one that I submitted together with an
affidavit from the Law Society that I'm fit and proper and eligible to
get another certificate upon application.

Anyway, he put my application on hold and told me to go back with the
certificate. I think he got it wrong though cause the US consulate
website says you can qualify for Specialty Occ if you're eligible to get
a license within a reasonable period of time.

[e3e3e3]

> Went for my interview in Vancouver. Everything was smooth sailing.
> Asked about my job description, picked up the passport the next day.
> Asked for previous payslips. If you make sure you have all the
> documents when you get there everything should be ok. The officer was
> friendly and the interview was very quick. Thanks icu2nite for the
> DS157 pdf.

Does anyone know if you can apply the dependent I-765 EAD online for E3s
or does it have to be done by mail

[abboy]

> Does anyone know if you can apply the dependent I-765 EAD online for
> E3s or does it have to be done by mail

I sent mine by mail, together with certified true copies of mine and my
husband passports , visa and I-94. I got my EAD card after 3 months.

[OT!]

> I've been for a few interviews and I dont think it really matters.
> You're "interviewed" behind a huge glass window and its not as
> personal
> as you may imagine. I would just dress respectively.
>
> BRett.[/QUOTE]
>
> Thanks Brett
>
> guys, for those of us who do make it to the US - whats the best way to
> transfer money back to Oz? Is anyone paying off a mortgage from
> overseas? and if anyone has experience with applying for an aussie
> mortgage with a US paycheck?

Thanks Brett

guys, for those of us who do make it to the US - whats the best way to
transfer money back to Oz? Is anyone paying off a mortgage from
overseas? and if anyone has experience with applying for an aussie

mortgage with a US paycheck?[/QUOTE]

[OT!]

> Thanks Brett
>
> guys, for those of us who do make it to the US - whats the best way to
> transfer money back to Oz? Is anyone paying off a mortgage from
> overseas? and if anyone has experience with applying for an aussie
> mortgage with a US paycheck?[/QUOTE]

[/QUOTE]

I am currently paying off a mortgage in australia. there are two ways to
send money home- you can wire it, which cost around $50 dollars per
wire, or the cheaper way... I have my mum as an additional card holder
to my US bank account. I sent her the card and she takes money out every
few weeks and banks it in my australian account. You only get charged 1%
of what she takes out. Make sure you ask the bank if you can raise the
limit on the amount you can take out in one day though otherwise you can
only take out around 500 at a time- very annoying.

In answer to your second question- check out ANZ's website they have a
special mortgage for expats.

[Bob]

> I've been for a few interviews and I dont think it really matters.
> You're "interviewed" behind a huge glass window and its not as
> personal
> as you may imagine. I would just dress respectively.
>
> BRett.[/QUOTE]
>
> Thanks Brett
>
> guys, for those of us who do make it to the US - whats the best way to
> transfer money back to Oz? Is anyone paying off a mortgage from
> overseas? and if anyone has experience with applying for an aussie
> mortgage with a US paycheck?

check out the US lifestyle forums...been discussed many times already.

best way, www.xe.com quick, cheap, reliable....not a pretty site, but
it's solid, and so far with all the folks on the forum, no complaints,
apart from the bit of a hassle of the interview to set up an account.

[aviezer]

> Does anyone know if you can apply the dependent I-765 EAD online for
> E3s or does it have to be done by mail

You can and I did, but I am not sure it is faster, because you need to
mail in your supporting documents anyway.

[Tom Leckie]

I just recieved my own E3 visa for the US and have a query.

Already I have interest from other companies in the US which I am more interested in working with. I have heard through forums such as this that a transfer is possible.

1. I am currently on an E3 visa through Company 'A'. I am considering another offer from company 'B' whilst working at company 'A' in the US.?Do I need a new E3 visa? (ie. go through the process of interviewing/presenting all my documents/references/bank statements etc)

2. DO I have to leave the US to do the transfer or can it be done internally?

3. What are the forms that company 'B' has to fill in to complete the process?

4. Upon approval of E3 transfer, is there any time limit to join the new company?

5. Do you need to inform your present employer about your Visa Transfer? Is there any way that my current employer can come to know about my E3 transfer?

6. Is there any limit for the number of times I transfer my E3 visa?.

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[kaushick]

I am no lawyer but I have some experience with this kind of stuff since
I just did my status change from H1-B to E3 so I will try to answer
your questions

1. I am currently on an E3 visa through Company 'A'. I am considering
another offer from company 'B' whilst working at company 'A' in the
US.?Do I need a new E3 visa? (ie. go through the process of
interviewing/presenting all my documents/references/bank statements etc)

You will need to file a Form I-129 with the Vermont Service center
for a status change (status change from your current employer to your
new employer)

2. DO I have to leave the US to do the transfer or can it be done
internally?

No you do not need to leave the US to do an employer change. I believe
you do not need a new stamp either since ure status is still E-3 and
has not changed. In my case since I changed from H1-B to E3 I would
need a new stamp. In your case all you would need when you re enter is
a valid I-797 approval notice showing your new company and your current
E-3 visa stamp.

3. What are the forms that company 'B' has to fill in to complete
the process?

They will need to file an LCA online. With the approved LCA you can file
form I-129.

4. Upon approval of E3 transfer, is there any time limit to join the
new company?

I believe it's similar to H1-B in that you can start working for the new
company right after you file form I-129.

5. Do you need to inform your present employer about your Visa Transfer?
Is there any way that my current employer can come to know about my
E3 transfer?

Again similar to H1-B you do not need to notify your old employer
about your status change. I dont believe they will come to know of it
through DHS.

6. Is there any limit for the number of times I transfer my E3 visa?.

No there isnt. However I have heard that when applying for a green card
people who have transfered their H1-B multiple times face additional
questioning. I am not sure how far this is true.

Hope this helps. Best person to ask about these things is ofcourse a
lawyer. IMO I wouldnt do any of these things without a lawyer.

[mikeinnc]

I have been working in the US for over three years. For the first three,
I was on a H1B visa. However, when that expired earlier this year, I was
granted a change of status (together with a change of employer) to E3
status. I have a I-797C giving me E3 approval until July 2008. All this
was done here in the US.

However, I now am heading back to Australia for an extended break, and I
know I have to get a new visa "stamp" in my passport to get back here.
(My H1B visa has expired, of course, and I am now on E3). I understand
that I have to attend an interview at a US consulate in Oz, but I am
finding it very difficult to determine what information the consulate
official will want to see to put that E3 'stamp' in my passport. I KNOW
they require DS157 and DS156 (electronic), plus photo and - of course -
valid Oz passport. However, will the E3 APPROVAL NOTICE I-797C serve as
sufficient evidence that I have been through the approval process and
have "legality" to work here? Do I have to pay the $100.00(US)
application fee again (it has already been paid earlier this year, of
course)? Any information will be gratefully received!

I don't want to be locked out of coming back because I don't have the
correct information!

[Bob]

> I have been working in the US for over three years. For the first
> three, I was on a H1B visa. However, when that expired earlier this
> year, I was granted a change of status (together with a change of
> employer) to E3 status. I have a I-797C giving me E3 approval until
> July 2008. All this was done here in the US.
>
> However, I now am heading back to Australia for an extended break, and
> I know I have to get a new visa "stamp" in my passport to get back
> here. (My H1B visa has expired, of course, and I am now on E3). I
> understand that I have to attend an interview at a US consulate in Oz,
> but I am finding it very difficult to determine what information the
> consulate official will want to see to put that E3 'stamp' in my
> passport. I KNOW they require DS157 and DS156 (electronic), plus photo
> and - of course - valid Oz passport. However, will the E3 APPROVAL
> NOTICE I-797C serve as sufficient evidence that I have been through
> the approval process and have "legality" to work here? Do I have to
> pay the $100.00(US) application fee again (it has already been paid
> earlier this year, of course)? Any information will be gratefully
> received!
>
> I don't want to be locked out of coming back because I don't have the
> correct information!

After a good 35 pages, your probably best off starting your own thread
with your question...

[aviezer]

> I have been working in the US for over three years. For the first
> three, I was on a H1B visa. However, when that expired earlier this
> year, I was granted a change of status (together with a change of
> employer) to E3 status. I have a I-797C giving me E3 approval until
> July 2008. All this was done here in the US.
>
> However, I now am heading back to Australia for an extended break, and
> I know I have to get a new visa "stamp" in my passport to get back
> here. (My H1B visa has expired, of course, and I am now on E3). I
> understand that I have to attend an interview at a US consulate in Oz,
> but I am finding it very difficult to determine what information the
> consulate official will want to see to put that E3 'stamp' in my
> passport. I KNOW they require DS157 and DS156 (electronic), plus photo
> and - of course - valid Oz passport. However, will the E3 APPROVAL
> NOTICE I-797C serve as sufficient evidence that I have been through
> the approval process and have "legality" to work here? Do I have to
> pay the $100.00(US) application fee again (it has already been paid
> earlier this year, of course)? Any information will be gratefully
> received!
>
> I don't want to be locked out of coming back because I don't have the
> correct information!

You have to pay the $100 to attend the interview.
There is a list of what you need to bring in the U.S. embassy site http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visa-
e3.html
in general it says that to qualify for an E-3 visa, an applicant must
demonstrate:
that he or she must have a legitimate offer of employment in the United
States; and
that the position he or she is coming to fill qualifies as specialty
occupation employment; and
that he or she is an Australian citizen; and
that he or she has the necessary academic or other qualifying
credentials; and
that his or her stay will be temporary; and
if required before the alien may commence employment in the specialty
occupation, that he or she has the necessary license or other official
permission to practice in the specialty occupation.

The fact that the homeland security approved is good but not enough and
does not compelle the embassy to approve.
The only issue I think may come up is your nonimmagrent intent, but 99%
is that it will go smooth like all the rest.
Bear in mind, its a treaty visa with Australia, so if you have all the
requirements, they need a darn good reason to deny you.

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