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
Guys any one got approved with E3 visa(Change of employer) from consulate in Canada? If yes, can some one please let me know which one has history of approvals :-)
Please share the experience.
Please share the experience.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
I am not sure about this. But to the best of my knowledge, if your New E3 is rejected you wont be able to use the OLD E3 to enter USA.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Normally they cancel the old E3 or H1B visa inside passport, when you apply for new visa.Lot of people process employer change through USCIS considering such AP processing.
Last edited by economy_1; Aug 3rd 2014 at 6:20 am.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
They always give passport back and ask for passport when AP is completed.Will you be traveling back to Australia to provide your passport as AP is completed. It might be cancelled in their system there is a risk of denied entry (at port of entry).
Last edited by economy_1; Aug 3rd 2014 at 6:26 am.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
They can simply apply for a new LCA with the longer dates. LCA's are free (baring any legal/etc costs if they use an external party to do it), and it'll add an extra week while you wait for it to be approved, but otherwise there's no reason not to re-submit.
I've had this happen once (company I was working for was acquired, and when they did the new LCA for the new company they used the same end date as for the initial LCA so it only had ~9 months remaining). I made my appointment using that LCA number, had them re-submit, and got the new one just before I was about to hop on my flight to Australia for the interview! If you do this, remember to update the LCA number on the DS160 before you go in the for interview!
I've had this happen once (company I was working for was acquired, and when they did the new LCA for the new company they used the same end date as for the initial LCA so it only had ~9 months remaining). I made my appointment using that LCA number, had them re-submit, and got the new one just before I was about to hop on my flight to Australia for the interview! If you do this, remember to update the LCA number on the DS160 before you go in the for interview!
So now I will start a 401(k) in the US and have a superannuation fund in 3 countries. Fun. At least super between Australia and NZ is transferable, but I guess I'm stuck with the US.
Is it advised to set up a 401(k) fund, especially if I don't know if I am going to the US permanently? Is there tax breaks to do so? Don't know what to do.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi everyone,
So I am currently on an E3 visa, but just gave my 2 weeks notice. My husband is on the L1 inter-company transfer visa and I would like to change to the spousal visa, the L2.
Questions:
1. Can I change to the L2 visa from the E3 without leaving the USA?
2. If not, how long does the L2 visa application process take? I keep seeing 90 days on various info sites, but that seems much longer than it has taken for the other visas I have applied for (J1, E3, B2)
3. Does US immigration know that I have quit my job? Do they see it in their system somewhere? If I try to leave the country after my 10 day grace period is up, will they ban me from re-entering?
Really appreciate any advice or info!! Thank you.
So I am currently on an E3 visa, but just gave my 2 weeks notice. My husband is on the L1 inter-company transfer visa and I would like to change to the spousal visa, the L2.
Questions:
1. Can I change to the L2 visa from the E3 without leaving the USA?
2. If not, how long does the L2 visa application process take? I keep seeing 90 days on various info sites, but that seems much longer than it has taken for the other visas I have applied for (J1, E3, B2)
3. Does US immigration know that I have quit my job? Do they see it in their system somewhere? If I try to leave the country after my 10 day grace period is up, will they ban me from re-entering?
Really appreciate any advice or info!! Thank you.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hello,
I got couple of question to ask
1. Any idea about the current appointment dates at Canada(Toronto) or Barbados
2. My wife is still on Australian PR, if I need go to Canada for E3 renewal, I know, I need to get a visit visa for her. Does anyone know how long(how many days) does it take to get an Canadian Tourist visa
3. If we plan to go Barbados, does anyone know, if I can get a visa on arrival for my wife. if not how long(how many days) does it take to get an Barbados Tourist visa
Thanks in Advance
I got couple of question to ask
1. Any idea about the current appointment dates at Canada(Toronto) or Barbados
2. My wife is still on Australian PR, if I need go to Canada for E3 renewal, I know, I need to get a visit visa for her. Does anyone know how long(how many days) does it take to get an Canadian Tourist visa
3. If we plan to go Barbados, does anyone know, if I can get a visa on arrival for my wife. if not how long(how many days) does it take to get an Barbados Tourist visa
Thanks in Advance
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hello,
I got couple of question to ask
1. Any idea about the current appointment dates at Canada(Toronto) or Barbados
2. My wife is still on Australian PR, if I need go to Canada for E3 renewal(new employer), I know, I need to get a visit visa for her. Does anyone know how long(how many days) does it take to get an Canadian Tourist visa
3. If we plan to go Barbados, does anyone know, if I can get a visa on arrival for my wife. if not how long(how many days) does it take to get an Barbados Tourist visa
Thanks in Advance
I got couple of question to ask
1. Any idea about the current appointment dates at Canada(Toronto) or Barbados
2. My wife is still on Australian PR, if I need go to Canada for E3 renewal(new employer), I know, I need to get a visit visa for her. Does anyone know how long(how many days) does it take to get an Canadian Tourist visa
3. If we plan to go Barbados, does anyone know, if I can get a visa on arrival for my wife. if not how long(how many days) does it take to get an Barbados Tourist visa
Thanks in Advance
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Re: 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
You can't actually get a visa while inside the US... but you can change to L-2 status from inside the US. You will need proof of your spouse's valid L-1 visa and a copy of your marriage certificate. If you want to work, you must then apply for an EAD. If you leave the US for any reason whatsoever, you must then appear at a US Consulate to get the actual L-2 visa in your passport before returning to the US.
Probably not... but you must assume they know - since it's the only safe course of action.
They won't ban you, no... but they probably won't let you enter.
Ian
Does US immigration know that I have quit my job?
If I try to leave the country after my 10 day grace period is up, will they ban me from re-entering?
Ian