E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Feb 4th 2015, 12:11 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Also, will her current EAD become immediately invalid once the new visas have been issued?
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Feb 4th 2015, 1:24 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi,
I am wondering if anyone has done E-3 extension of status I-129 via USCIS in the last few months and what was the processing time? was it approved in 2-3 months or more?
Thanks
I am wondering if anyone has done E-3 extension of status I-129 via USCIS in the last few months and what was the processing time? was it approved in 2-3 months or more?
Thanks
Feb 4th 2015, 10:57 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
You wouldn't happen to know at which point during the application process we can specify that we will be attending the same consulate appointment?
Feb 4th 2015, 11:19 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi All,
A quick update, I just got my passport back with the H1b visa stamped !! I went for my interview on Monday and got the passport back Thursday AM via toll priority. Yes, you can get the toll priority tracking # from the ustraveldocs website ... There is a feedback section that let's you ask for the tracking information.
A quick update, I just got my passport back with the H1b visa stamped !! I went for my interview on Monday and got the passport back Thursday AM via toll priority. Yes, you can get the toll priority tracking # from the ustraveldocs website ... There is a feedback section that let's you ask for the tracking information.
Feb 7th 2015, 11:17 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
It's been a while since length of entry has been discussed (the good old "2 years" v's "visa expiry" v's etc), so...
Entered the US via Chicago a few days ago. My current E3R was issued in November 2014, and this was my 4th time entering the US using it.
After going through most of the formalities, the lady processing me walked out of her box and went over and talked to a colleague. When she came back, she started flicking through and looking at some of my previous visas and the relevant entry stamps.
I asked if there was a problem, and she said no, but that she was trying to work out the entry period. She said she thought it was supposed to be 2 years from the first entry under the visa, and her colleague had agreed. However the stamps for my current visa were :
Initial entry in November - 2 years from the day of entry.
Entry in December - No date! (although from the online I94 I know it was 2 years from entry)
Entry in January - Visa expiry date.
We discussed it for a few minutes and she said she was sure that it was supposed to be 2 years from initial entry, or possibly 2 years from initial entry plus 10 days (as far as I'm aware neither is right!), and I pointed out that I'd seen nearly every possibly variation over my 7 years and she agreed. I pointed out that I didn't really care what she gave me as I would be leaving the US again within the next month or two, and that I wouldn't outstay my LCA anyway regardless of the visa.
In the end, I think she basically just gave up, and gave me 2 years from that day (4 Feb 2017), although the I94 website shows one day less (2017 February 03).
Got to love the consistency...
Entered the US via Chicago a few days ago. My current E3R was issued in November 2014, and this was my 4th time entering the US using it.
After going through most of the formalities, the lady processing me walked out of her box and went over and talked to a colleague. When she came back, she started flicking through and looking at some of my previous visas and the relevant entry stamps.
I asked if there was a problem, and she said no, but that she was trying to work out the entry period. She said she thought it was supposed to be 2 years from the first entry under the visa, and her colleague had agreed. However the stamps for my current visa were :
Initial entry in November - 2 years from the day of entry.
Entry in December - No date! (although from the online I94 I know it was 2 years from entry)
Entry in January - Visa expiry date.
We discussed it for a few minutes and she said she was sure that it was supposed to be 2 years from initial entry, or possibly 2 years from initial entry plus 10 days (as far as I'm aware neither is right!), and I pointed out that I'd seen nearly every possibly variation over my 7 years and she agreed. I pointed out that I didn't really care what she gave me as I would be leaving the US again within the next month or two, and that I wouldn't outstay my LCA anyway regardless of the visa.
In the end, I think she basically just gave up, and gave me 2 years from that day (4 Feb 2017), although the I94 website shows one day less (2017 February 03).
Got to love the consistency...
Feb 9th 2015, 12:49 am
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi all, have been following this thread for around a year while trying to find work in the US to join my Australian partner (who is on an E3). Really great insights.
I have been offered two jobs: one which offered me the job at Christmas and has done the LCA which has been approved, and another which offered me the job a week ago but hasn't lodged the LCA yet. I want the second job (there is a big pay difference) but because of a previous experience with a potential employer not lodging an LCA after freaking out about the visa process, I don't want to formally decline the first job offer until the second employer has lodged the LCA.
So, after all that, I have two questions after just getting back to Melbourne:
If I book an interview with the US consulate using the LCA number for the first job, can I change that LCA number before the interview? And if I needed to push the date of that interview back, could I do so without having to pay another fee?
I have looked online and haven't seen an answer to these.
I have been offered two jobs: one which offered me the job at Christmas and has done the LCA which has been approved, and another which offered me the job a week ago but hasn't lodged the LCA yet. I want the second job (there is a big pay difference) but because of a previous experience with a potential employer not lodging an LCA after freaking out about the visa process, I don't want to formally decline the first job offer until the second employer has lodged the LCA.
So, after all that, I have two questions after just getting back to Melbourne:
If I book an interview with the US consulate using the LCA number for the first job, can I change that LCA number before the interview? And if I needed to push the date of that interview back, could I do so without having to pay another fee?
I have looked online and haven't seen an answer to these.
Feb 9th 2015, 1:25 am
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Yes, you can chance the LCA number. This is a common trick used to book an appointment before the LCA has been approved.
I'm not sure about the current state of changing appointments. You used to be able to do it 3 times without paying - I'm not sure if that's still the case or not.
Is there a reason you didn't just go the E3D route, at least to start with? Surely that would have made finding a job a lot easier...
I'm not sure about the current state of changing appointments. You used to be able to do it 3 times without paying - I'm not sure if that's still the case or not.
Is there a reason you didn't just go the E3D route, at least to start with? Surely that would have made finding a job a lot easier...
Feb 9th 2015, 1:52 am
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We don't want to get married. We would have as a last resort, but wanted to do this right without doing something we don't believe in and tying my visa to our relationship.
Feb 11th 2015, 10:33 am
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Thanks a lot. In my situation I still have the E3 visa with the current employee until 2016 august. Recently I got an offer from another employer and they want me to go to canada and stamp the visa. My immigration lawyer told me not to inform the current employer Until they stamp the new visa under new employer. We warned me if something goes wrong I should have the legal right to come back to this country. When they stamp the new visa. do they revoke the existing visa ?
Anyone have any experience of this?
Feb 12th 2015, 5:51 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Is it okay to go for Contract Jobs on E3? The opportunity is very good but its a 1 year contract job initially. Will it be good enough to get E3 or one has to be on a Full time job?
Feb 13th 2015, 10:46 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
It's been a while since length of entry has been discussed (the good old "2 years" v's "visa expiry" v's etc), so...
Entered the US via Chicago a few days ago. My current E3R was issued in November 2014, and this was my 4th time entering the US using it.
After going through most of the formalities, the lady processing me walked out of her box and went over and talked to a colleague. When she came back, she started flicking through and looking at some of my previous visas and the relevant entry stamps.
I asked if there was a problem, and she said no, but that she was trying to work out the entry period. She said she thought it was supposed to be 2 years from the first entry under the visa, and her colleague had agreed. However the stamps for my current visa were :
Initial entry in November - 2 years from the day of entry.
Entry in December - No date! (although from the online I94 I know it was 2 years from entry)
Entry in January - Visa expiry date.
We discussed it for a few minutes and she said she was sure that it was supposed to be 2 years from initial entry, or possibly 2 years from initial entry plus 10 days (as far as I'm aware neither is right!), and I pointed out that I'd seen nearly every possibly variation over my 7 years and she agreed. I pointed out that I didn't really care what she gave me as I would be leaving the US again within the next month or two, and that I wouldn't outstay my LCA anyway regardless of the visa.
In the end, I think she basically just gave up, and gave me 2 years from that day (4 Feb 2017), although the I94 website shows one day less (2017 February 03).
Got to love the consistency...
Entered the US via Chicago a few days ago. My current E3R was issued in November 2014, and this was my 4th time entering the US using it.
After going through most of the formalities, the lady processing me walked out of her box and went over and talked to a colleague. When she came back, she started flicking through and looking at some of my previous visas and the relevant entry stamps.
I asked if there was a problem, and she said no, but that she was trying to work out the entry period. She said she thought it was supposed to be 2 years from the first entry under the visa, and her colleague had agreed. However the stamps for my current visa were :
Initial entry in November - 2 years from the day of entry.
Entry in December - No date! (although from the online I94 I know it was 2 years from entry)
Entry in January - Visa expiry date.
We discussed it for a few minutes and she said she was sure that it was supposed to be 2 years from initial entry, or possibly 2 years from initial entry plus 10 days (as far as I'm aware neither is right!), and I pointed out that I'd seen nearly every possibly variation over my 7 years and she agreed. I pointed out that I didn't really care what she gave me as I would be leaving the US again within the next month or two, and that I wouldn't outstay my LCA anyway regardless of the visa.
In the end, I think she basically just gave up, and gave me 2 years from that day (4 Feb 2017), although the I94 website shows one day less (2017 February 03).
Got to love the consistency...
1. Wife travelled out of the US alone in 2011 April (first E3D issued May 2010 & LCA valid until 2012 May). Entered back in 3 weeks and got 2 years fresh I 94 (i.e. May 2013)
2. We both travelled out of the US in 2015 Jan (second E3R and E3D issued May 2014 May & LCA valid until 2016 May). Entered back 2 days ago - go 2 years fresh I94 i.e. good until Feb 2017
So both of the times the I94 was issued passed the LCA date.
Of course I understand if I chose to travel overseas past the LCA date, I need to head to the Consulate (?)
Last edited by E3only; Feb 13th 2015 at 10:52 pm.
Feb 13th 2015, 10:51 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
I am Australian citizen as of Aug 2014. Migrated to Australia from India in 2010 as PR. My LCA from a reputed consulting company was approved in Dec 2014. During interview the visa officer asked me to submit updated employment letter carrying details of client name and client location (under 221(g)). He did not went into details about my education as well my australian ties (as E3 is non-immigrant visa). I have sent updated employment letter along with details of client name and client name few days ago and today recieved a rejection mail saying
"This is to inform you that you have been found ineligible for a nonimmigrant visa under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. A denial under Section 214(b) means that you were not able to demonstrate that your intended activities in the United States would be consistent with the classification of the nonimmigrant visa for which you applied.
While nonimmigrant visa classifications each have their own unique requirements, one requirement shared by many of the nonimmigrant visa categories is for the applicant to demonstrate that he/she has a residence in a foreign country which he/she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants usually meet this requirement by demonstrating that they have strong ties overseas that indicate that they will return to a foreign country after a temporary visit to the United States. Such ties include professional, work, school, family, or social links to a foreign country. You have not demonstrated that you have the ties that will compel you to return to your home country after your travel to the United States.
Today’s decision cannot be appealed. However, you may reapply at any time. If you decide to reapply, you must submit a new application form and photo, pay the visa application fee again, and make a new appointment to be interviewed by a consular officer. If you choose to reapply, you should be prepared to provide information that was not presented in your original application, or to demonstrate that your circumstances have changed since that application. "
I have strong ties with australia
1. Property and Bank accounts
2. Elder brother and his family is Australian citizen and been in Australia for last 10 years
3. My E3 application did not included my spouse and kids so more ties till they are in Australia
My questions
1. Are above proofs sufficient ? What else can be provided?
2. Is is better to re-apply E3 immediately or should I wait for some time?
3. Is it better to re-apply using same company or apply through different company (meaning new LCA)
Regards
Manish
"This is to inform you that you have been found ineligible for a nonimmigrant visa under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. A denial under Section 214(b) means that you were not able to demonstrate that your intended activities in the United States would be consistent with the classification of the nonimmigrant visa for which you applied.
While nonimmigrant visa classifications each have their own unique requirements, one requirement shared by many of the nonimmigrant visa categories is for the applicant to demonstrate that he/she has a residence in a foreign country which he/she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants usually meet this requirement by demonstrating that they have strong ties overseas that indicate that they will return to a foreign country after a temporary visit to the United States. Such ties include professional, work, school, family, or social links to a foreign country. You have not demonstrated that you have the ties that will compel you to return to your home country after your travel to the United States.
Today’s decision cannot be appealed. However, you may reapply at any time. If you decide to reapply, you must submit a new application form and photo, pay the visa application fee again, and make a new appointment to be interviewed by a consular officer. If you choose to reapply, you should be prepared to provide information that was not presented in your original application, or to demonstrate that your circumstances have changed since that application. "
I have strong ties with australia
1. Property and Bank accounts
2. Elder brother and his family is Australian citizen and been in Australia for last 10 years
3. My E3 application did not included my spouse and kids so more ties till they are in Australia
My questions
1. Are above proofs sufficient ? What else can be provided?
2. Is is better to re-apply E3 immediately or should I wait for some time?
3. Is it better to re-apply using same company or apply through different company (meaning new LCA)
Regards
Manish
Feb 18th 2015, 2:11 am
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi There,
I have my appointment at Ottawa on 3rd of March 15 and I have all the paperwork ready. I am traveling from SFO, California to Ottawa for my E3 transfer. I will arrive on 2nd of March in ottawa. The existing visa with current employee is still valid until 08/2016. I paid the MRV fee ( us$ 205 ) before schedule the appointment. Are there any other payments require to pay. Should I have some Canadian dollars with me ? Specially where you need to go to post office and obtain some money order. My appointment is at 7.30 am and the weather will be crazy. Also I have the DS 160 , offer letter from new employer, supporting letter from new employer, certified LCA ,My Aussie Degree and academic evaluation from US. Anything else I need for this trip. Not sure What should be the answer if they ask reason for leaving the current employer ?
BTW I have been living in the states since 2009 and in 2010I got my first E3 under current employer and I renewed twice within the US. This is the first time I am traveling outside the US for E3 transfer by my self. I won't include my wife in this trip. She has exams and busy. My lawyer told me, The current visa will be still valid till 08/2016.
I have my appointment at Ottawa on 3rd of March 15 and I have all the paperwork ready. I am traveling from SFO, California to Ottawa for my E3 transfer. I will arrive on 2nd of March in ottawa. The existing visa with current employee is still valid until 08/2016. I paid the MRV fee ( us$ 205 ) before schedule the appointment. Are there any other payments require to pay. Should I have some Canadian dollars with me ? Specially where you need to go to post office and obtain some money order. My appointment is at 7.30 am and the weather will be crazy. Also I have the DS 160 , offer letter from new employer, supporting letter from new employer, certified LCA ,My Aussie Degree and academic evaluation from US. Anything else I need for this trip. Not sure What should be the answer if they ask reason for leaving the current employer ?
BTW I have been living in the states since 2009 and in 2010I got my first E3 under current employer and I renewed twice within the US. This is the first time I am traveling outside the US for E3 transfer by my self. I won't include my wife in this trip. She has exams and busy. My lawyer told me, The current visa will be still valid till 08/2016.
Feb 19th 2015, 6:23 pm
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Hello
My apologies if this has been answered but I cannot find solution. I'm currently on an E3 visa and about to change employers so will be traveling to Mexico City to complete.
Could someone give me a rundown on how the ASC / Consular appointments are booked? I completed everything else and made the ASC app but there is no where on the website to let me make a consular appointment.
I've tried contacting all possible phone numbers and no-one can really give me any useful information.
My apologies if this has been answered but I cannot find solution. I'm currently on an E3 visa and about to change employers so will be traveling to Mexico City to complete.
Could someone give me a rundown on how the ASC / Consular appointments are booked? I completed everything else and made the ASC app but there is no where on the website to let me make a consular appointment.
I've tried contacting all possible phone numbers and no-one can really give me any useful information.
Feb 19th 2015, 11:28 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
hnorris,
You need LCA in order to schedule appointment. Also need to fill the ds160. you can make an appointment here. you can also call the embassy directly and ask questions.
https://ais.usvisa-info.com/es-mx/niv
You need LCA in order to schedule appointment. Also need to fill the ds160. you can make an appointment here. you can also call the embassy directly and ask questions.
https://ais.usvisa-info.com/es-mx/niv