E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Is the denial just for the interview, or also the visa itself?
Assuming the former, if they grant me the interview can i assume that they won't deny the interview?
But what are the risk factors? i.e The company is a new company, i don't have a degree, but i do have experience.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
I don't believe there is a consensus, no.
It could be one, or the other.
Do you mean "won't deny the visa"? That's the only way your question makes sense! That said, you can't make that assumption.
The risk factors are the same whether you're interviewing in Sydney or in Nassau. If you wouldn't qualify in Sydney, you won't qualify in Nassau.
Ian
It could be one, or the other.
Do you mean "won't deny the visa"? That's the only way your question makes sense! That said, you can't make that assumption.
The risk factors are the same whether you're interviewing in Sydney or in Nassau. If you wouldn't qualify in Sydney, you won't qualify in Nassau.
Ian
In the interests of this thread, i wrote to the Bahamas consulate asking if they were issuing first time e-3 visas, i received this reply:
The U.S. Embassy in Nassau, The Bahamas, accepts student and employment -based visa applications from residents of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands. The U.S. Embassy also accepts renewal (with no change in employer or job status) visa applications from non-residents of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands only when the original visa was issued in his or her home country. First time, non-resident applicants are requested to apply for these visas in their home countries. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Required Documentation by Category:
Note that a PDF copy of all required documentation must be e-mailed five days in advance of your appointment date to [email protected] .
E3: Australian Specialty Occupation
Required Documentation by Category:
Note that a PDF copy of all required documentation must be e-mailed five days in advance of your appointment date to [email protected] .
E3: Australian Specialty Occupation
- DS-160 Confirmation Sheet
- Valid Australian Passport
- One Passport Sized Photo
- Older passports containing previous visas.
- Non-refundable U.S. Visa Application Fee.
- Approved Labor Certification Application (Form 9035) with attestations by the sponsoring employer related to wages and working conditions, filed with and approved by the Secretary of Labor or his designee
- Job offer letter from the prospective U.S. employer.
- Proof of appropriate credentials if required for the position (licenses, degrees, etc. must be originals or certified copies
- Proof of educational diplomas needed for the position.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Thanks Ian, I did mean "won't deny the interview". I was wondering whether even if you book an appointment, they could then deny the interview when i actually turn up, because i am not resident in Nassau. This was based on my confusion about what people mean by denial; visa or interview. Sorry i didn't express that too well.
In the interests of this thread, i wrote to the Bahamas consulate asking if they were issuing first time e-3 visas, i received this reply:
In the interests of this thread, i wrote to the Bahamas consulate asking if they were issuing first time e-3 visas, i received this reply:
If you are worried about first-time processing out of Australia, Bridgetown (Barbados) processes first-time e-3s.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi,
Anyone done a change from E3D to E3? the missus is planning to go back to Melbourne to get her first E3, was wondering if anyone else had done the same and could share their experience. I expect that this will be just like any other standard first time E3 so LCA, DS160, documentation, job etc.
She is doing this because of delays in EAD processing.
Anyone done a change from E3D to E3? the missus is planning to go back to Melbourne to get her first E3, was wondering if anyone else had done the same and could share their experience. I expect that this will be just like any other standard first time E3 so LCA, DS160, documentation, job etc.
She is doing this because of delays in EAD processing.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi Ian,
Long story short, this is infact an alteration (end date) to existing EAD going on from Jan this year ... the request was lost once and then a little back and forth on required documentation and now it is come to a stage where she has to stop working. Considering all of this and the potential for future issues with EAD processing, we just felt it was a better option to go with her own E3.
Besides, with young kids it is a little hard to plan for any changes to my work and associated E3 visa and how the whole family has to evacuate in 10 days !
Long story short, this is infact an alteration (end date) to existing EAD going on from Jan this year ... the request was lost once and then a little back and forth on required documentation and now it is come to a stage where she has to stop working. Considering all of this and the potential for future issues with EAD processing, we just felt it was a better option to go with her own E3.
Besides, with young kids it is a little hard to plan for any changes to my work and associated E3 visa and how the whole family has to evacuate in 10 days !
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Considering all of this and the potential for future issues with EAD processing, we just felt it was a better option to go with her own E3.
Ian
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi Guys,
Thanks to all the people helping out new members I am interested in working in the US in the IT sector on E3 visa & I had a question.
What sort of previous work experience documents do US companies look for before employing someone?( If I can know any particular documents, then I can arrange that from some previous employers)
Thanks
Thanks to all the people helping out new members I am interested in working in the US in the IT sector on E3 visa & I had a question.
What sort of previous work experience documents do US companies look for before employing someone?( If I can know any particular documents, then I can arrange that from some previous employers)
Thanks
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
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Hi all,
I have read a lot of this thread so I apologize if this has been answered.
I have an E3 valid until March 2014 that I used to enter the US in April 2012. I worked for a company in the US for a 3-4 month period before returning home to work for an Australian Pty Ltd company. I.e. I left the US and no longer work for the company there.
I am about to travel back to the US for a holiday, for two weeks. I rang the US consulate in Australia around a month ago and asked if I could enter on the VWP and the answer was yes. Apparently I needn't file any other paperwork, etc.
I went to apply for an ESTA today and can see I have a valid ESTA until March 2014 (clearly thanks to my Visa). Since then I've been doing a little more reading and, although you'd imagine the US Consulate is the source of all truth, I've found a few conflicting ideas. Am curious if anyone has been in a similar position to me and, if so, should I have filed something that changed my status that I have not? Will I have trouble re-entering if I try and enter under the valid ESTA - i.e. will they see my E3, question where I've been and refuse me entry.
In terms of details:
- I have a valid E3 in my passport.
- I did not fill out any forms / file any forms at the time. As far as the US is concerned I cannot see how they would see me as employed / not employed (particularly as far as the immigration desk is concerned).
- I *do* have a return ticket to Australia. Am actually entering from London, spending some time in NYC and SF where I have friends and leaving from SF > SYD two weeks later.
- I *also* have a British Passport. I've applied for an ESTA with that, as I figure perhaps that's a better route (might be hassle free?)
Any help appreciated and I do intend to call the US consulate again, though it's going to be a little tricky given I'm currently traveling in South Africa!
Thanks!
I have read a lot of this thread so I apologize if this has been answered.
I have an E3 valid until March 2014 that I used to enter the US in April 2012. I worked for a company in the US for a 3-4 month period before returning home to work for an Australian Pty Ltd company. I.e. I left the US and no longer work for the company there.
I am about to travel back to the US for a holiday, for two weeks. I rang the US consulate in Australia around a month ago and asked if I could enter on the VWP and the answer was yes. Apparently I needn't file any other paperwork, etc.
I went to apply for an ESTA today and can see I have a valid ESTA until March 2014 (clearly thanks to my Visa). Since then I've been doing a little more reading and, although you'd imagine the US Consulate is the source of all truth, I've found a few conflicting ideas. Am curious if anyone has been in a similar position to me and, if so, should I have filed something that changed my status that I have not? Will I have trouble re-entering if I try and enter under the valid ESTA - i.e. will they see my E3, question where I've been and refuse me entry.
In terms of details:
- I have a valid E3 in my passport.
- I did not fill out any forms / file any forms at the time. As far as the US is concerned I cannot see how they would see me as employed / not employed (particularly as far as the immigration desk is concerned).
- I *do* have a return ticket to Australia. Am actually entering from London, spending some time in NYC and SF where I have friends and leaving from SF > SYD two weeks later.
- I *also* have a British Passport. I've applied for an ESTA with that, as I figure perhaps that's a better route (might be hassle free?)
Any help appreciated and I do intend to call the US consulate again, though it's going to be a little tricky given I'm currently traveling in South Africa!
Thanks!
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
... although you'd imagine the US Consulate is the source of all truth...
... should I have filed something that changed my status that I have not?
Will I have trouble re-entering if I try and enter under the valid ESTA - i.e. will they see my E3, question where I've been and refuse me entry.
I have a valid E3 in my passport.
I do intend to call the US consulate again...
Ian
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi Everyone,
A great wealth of information in this thread for which I am most grateful. I couldn't find a specific answer to the following question, so please point me in the right direction if it has been asked before.
I am currently working in the USA on an E-3 visa and my fiancee is also here on a J-1 visa, which is valid until the end of September 2013. We will be getting married in August, after which she will be applying for the E-3D dependent visa.
My question is whether she is able to remain in the USA and simply apply for a change of status by filing an I-539 or whether it is better to leave the country and apply for the E-3D at a foreign consulate?
If it is advisable to apply for the visa at the consulate, can this be done in a nearby country (Canada, Mexico, Bahamas etc.) or will she need to return to Australia to complete the application?
Many thanks!
A great wealth of information in this thread for which I am most grateful. I couldn't find a specific answer to the following question, so please point me in the right direction if it has been asked before.
I am currently working in the USA on an E-3 visa and my fiancee is also here on a J-1 visa, which is valid until the end of September 2013. We will be getting married in August, after which she will be applying for the E-3D dependent visa.
My question is whether she is able to remain in the USA and simply apply for a change of status by filing an I-539 or whether it is better to leave the country and apply for the E-3D at a foreign consulate?
If it is advisable to apply for the visa at the consulate, can this be done in a nearby country (Canada, Mexico, Bahamas etc.) or will she need to return to Australia to complete the application?
Many thanks!
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
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Be aware that a change of status will make any international travel annoying: she would need to get the E-3D visa sticker before she could re-enter. My vote would be for a quick trip to Canada (assuming no HRR).
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I have also read that Barbados could be a viable option for first time E-3's so I assume this would extend to dependent visas as well?
Many thanks!