[E3only]

Originally Posted by jameslondon Hi Ian Thank you for your prompt reply. I have no US experience. I am familiar with US accounting practices. I have a bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance. I am part qualified and have started my CPA. I am just putting the feelers out there to see if anyone has a similar experience to myself Thanks again for the reply

-Familiar as in studied US GAAP or currently using US GAAP (say due to employer being US based or whatever). Frankly, just having taken few credits towards US GAAP won't cut it.

-Keep in mind that BCom + 3 years experience means lots of competition out there already. Positive is that, situation is much better now than it was say 18 months ago.

- I come from Accounting / Finance back ground too. The best advice I can give you is just network. Don't expect things to happen in 90 days (first visit). Sure they can happen but as an example it took me 3 visits to land a job

Good luck.

[dominicjohnson83]

Hi Guys,

I got my interview next Thursday.

I'll have with me:

1. DS-160 Application Confirmation
2. Original copy of my Western Australian Degree
3. $390 receipt for E-3 Application Fee
4. My Australian Passport
5. Title of my property here in WA to prove intent to return to Oz
6. LCA ETA9035 completed form
7. Letter Of Offer from my employer

Now, the questions are:

I have a scanned version of my academic transcript.... will a colour printed copy of that be sufficient?

And also... I only have like $1000 in the bank plus a credit card....

not sure how I'm going to prove that I can support myself....

My employer is paying for my flights, acommodation, visa, etc etc....

can someone please shed some light on this..... and let me know if the above listed items mentioned are correct?

Cheers

Dom

[skzm]

Originally Posted by dominicjohnson83 I have a scanned version of my academic transcript.... will a colour printed copy of that be sufficient? And also... I only have like $1000 in the bank plus a credit card.... not sure how I'm going to prove that I can support myself....

So - this is from my hazy memory from a year ago. But I'm pretty sure that I did not take a copy of my academic transcript just my actual degree.

Also I am pretty sure I didn't take anything in order to support myself.

[lifehouse51]

Originally Posted by dominicjohnson83 Hi Guys, I got my interview next Thursday. I'll have with me: DS-160 Application Confirmation Original copy of my Western Australian Degree $390 receipt for E-3 Application Fee My Australian Passport Title of my property here in WA to prove intent to return to Oz LCA ETA9035 completed form Letter Of Offer from my employer Now, the questions are: I have a scanned version of my academic transcript.... will a colour printed copy of that be sufficient? And also... I only have like $1000 in the bank plus a credit card.... not sure how I'm going to prove that I can support myself.... My employer is paying for my flights, acommodation, visa, etc etc.... can someone please shed some light on this..... and let me know if the above listed items mentioned are correct? Cheers Dom

I think financial records are not much an issue unless you have some background info that suggests otherwise. If you were applying for a student visa, then it'll be crucial to show evidence of financial support.

I'd bring the actual diploma instead of a copy, although you may not be asked to show it at all. Academic transcript is probably not needed especially if you have graduated, but bring it anyway. If your job requires some sort of licenses to practice, you should bring that too. Otherwise I think you have everything.

[dominicjohnson83]

thanks ppl :-)

[docnetau]

Don't forget the express post (or similar) envelope...

[dominicjohnson83]

Originally Posted by docnetau Don't forget the express post (or similar) envelope...

yep, got that...

ps with that....

is it allowed to be addressed to your office, or does it have to be your home?

[skzm]

Originally Posted by dominicjohnson83 is it allowed to be addressed to your office, or does it have to be your home?

I got mine delivered to my office. Also if you are going with your wife (or husband) you can get away with just one.

[retzie]

The offer letter with the salary you will be receiving is your evidence of how you will support yourself

As for transcripts: I think the first time around they looked at a copy of mine (I had the originals with me), second time they didn't even bother. I would err on the side of transcripts rather than degree certificate, especially if there may be any question about the nature of your 'specialist knowledge' for the particular position.

I'm guessing the old form for males between ages <something> and <something else> to complete is now covered by the new DS-160...?

Don't forget a book/magazine to keep you entertained once you're through security!

[docnetau]

Originally Posted by retzie Don't forget a book/magazine to keep you entertained once you're through security!

If you're going to Sydney (or probably some others), then listening in on the other interviews as they happen is better entertainment than any book could ever be!

"Yeah, I know I overstayed my VWP by 2 years last time, but this time I promise I'm only going for 2 weeks for my sisters wedding!!"

(But yeah, take a book. A dead tree version, not an e-book reader that you won't be able to get past security with)

[interstellar]

Hi guys,

I visited the US for three months earlier this year, just as a tourist under the VWP. Whilst I was there I met a guy who was in the process of starting up a company. I told him to contact me if he ever needed an environmental scientist (I have a Bachelors degree in Geology). Anyway, he called me a few days ago and told me he would love to employ me.

I feel that this should entitle me to the E3 visa, right? I am an Australian with a three year degree and a job offer in the US.

The only issue I can see is that the owner of the company is a friend of mine. He also doesn't have any other employees, nor does he have an office. His business is real, and the job is real, but is it enough to qualify for a working visa?

Ideally I would like to do all the paperwork and get the visa before I enter the US so that I don't have to fly all the way back to Australia before starting the job.

[ian-mstm]

Originally Posted by interstellar I feel that this should entitle me to the E3 visa, right? I am an Australian with a three year degree and a job offer in the US.

You may be eligible for an E-3, yes.

The only issue I can see is that the owner of the company is a friend of mine.

This likely won't be an issue.

He also doesn't have any other employees, nor does he have an office.

These would seem to negate your earlier comment about an "only issue"!

Ideally I would like to do all the paperwork and get the visa before I enter the US...

Since you must have the visa before you enter the US, your comment is a bit confusing.

... so that I don't have to fly all the way back to Australia before starting the job.

Where are you that you're not in the US but also not in Australia?

Ian

[interstellar]

Heh, sorry that was so confusing!

Potential issues: The company is so small, and the owner-operator is a personal friend who offered me the job without advertising or looking for local candidates.

I am in Australia and will be submitting the paperwork here.

[docnetau]

Originally Posted by interstellar Potential issues: The company is so small, and the owner-operator is a personal friend who offered me the job without advertising or looking for local candidates.

I think that if the right questions get asked during the interview (and there's a reasonable chance that they would) then you probably stand a good chance of being rejected. There's also the issue of whether the LCA would be approved - I'm not sure of what the requirements are there.

The other question you want to ask yourself is do you really want to put yourself in a situation where you're moving to another country to work in such a small company? What guarantees do you have around job security - especially keeping in mind that technically if you no longer work for that employer then you have 10 days to get out of the country (yes, there are workaround, but...)

What about benefits like health insurance that would normally be included in your package - is it?

[interstellar]

Originally Posted by docnetau I think that if the right questions get asked during the interview (and there's a reasonable chance that they would) then you probably stand a good chance of being rejected. There's also the issue of whether the LCA would be approved - I'm not sure of what the requirements are there.

What type of questions would lead to this? The job is real, as is the company?

Originally Posted by docnetau The other question you want to ask yourself is do you really want to put yourself in a situation where you're moving to another country to work in such a small company? What guarantees do you have around job security - especially keeping in mind that technically if you no longer work for that employer then you have 10 days to get out of the country (yes, there are workaround, but...) What about benefits like health insurance that would normally be included in your package - is it?

As far as job security goes, I know for certain the company is doing very well and my position would be assured.
There aren't any benefits or health insurance, but I have enough cash lying around to support myself even if I wasn't being paid at all!

I guess at the very least this could be a fun experience, even if it doesn't lead to anything great.