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
Hi I just wondered if anyone is apprehensive about the E3 visa being changed by the new government? Seen a lot of negative comments about the H1B visa. Would not be happy if the visa was suddenly cancelled.
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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
About to apply for one, just waiting on the LCA and official job offer from the employer to be finalised before booking an interview. Just don't want the expense of a flight to USA, buying a car there etc etc only to discover there has been a change in policy once I'm there. Seen a few newspaper articles about changes to the H1-B visa expected in the next 90 days, not that you can believe everything in the papers of course.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Just don't want the expense of a flight to USA, buying a car there etc etc only to discover there has been a change in policy once I'm there.
Ian
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi Everyone,
I couldn't find a specific answer to the following question, so I apologize in advance if it has been asked before.
I am currently in the USA working on an E-3 and my wife is here also working on an E-3D (with a valid EAD). Our visas are not due to expire until 11/2018 but we are planning on moving back to Australia this year.
Ideally, I would like to finish up with my current employer and return to Australia in April with my wife continuing to work in the USA for an additional 1-2 months before joining me.
I think I already know the answer but since I will have already left the USA, will her visa become invalid and would she be working illegally?
Obviously, if this is the case we will revise our plans to return at the same time.
Many thanks!
I couldn't find a specific answer to the following question, so I apologize in advance if it has been asked before.
I am currently in the USA working on an E-3 and my wife is here also working on an E-3D (with a valid EAD). Our visas are not due to expire until 11/2018 but we are planning on moving back to Australia this year.
Ideally, I would like to finish up with my current employer and return to Australia in April with my wife continuing to work in the USA for an additional 1-2 months before joining me.
I think I already know the answer but since I will have already left the USA, will her visa become invalid and would she be working illegally?
Obviously, if this is the case we will revise our plans to return at the same time.
Many thanks!
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Obviously, if this is the case we will revise our plans to return at the same time.
Ian
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
In a nutshell, yes. Her EAD validity is tied to her E-3D status, and her E-3D status is tied to your E-3 status. Once you leave your E-3 sponsor, you go out of status... which means she goes out of status, and, in turn, her EAD becomes invalid. Domino effect, I'm afraid.
Time to rethink the strategy!
Ian
Time to rethink the strategy!
Ian
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
hi Ian
I have valid E3 visa till Feb 2018. I also have applied for i485 with my advanced Parole pending. Can I travel overseas for 2 weeks and enter back in USA with my E3 Visa?
Cheers
FS
I have valid E3 visa till Feb 2018. I also have applied for i485 with my advanced Parole pending. Can I travel overseas for 2 weeks and enter back in USA with my E3 Visa?
Cheers
FS
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
I recently attended Melbourne consulate for the visa interview. They issued 221g for missing documentation. I have submitted it on the next day. still waiting for the update from them. If any of you were in a similar situation earlier, how long do you think the usual waiting time for this? Bcos, my passport is retained with them. If it takes long, can I request my passport back?
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Effect of Departure from the United States While Your Application Is Pending
1. Applying for adjustment of status under section 245 of the INA
If you apply for adjustment of status under section 245 of the INA, traveling anywhere outside the United States (including brief visits to Canada or Mexico) will lead to the denial of your Form I-485 as abandoned unless:
A.
1. Applying for adjustment of status under section 245 of the INA
If you apply for adjustment of status under section 245 of the INA, traveling anywhere outside the United States (including brief visits to Canada or Mexico) will lead to the denial of your Form I-485 as abandoned unless:
A.
You are an H, L, V or K3/K4 nonimmigrant who is maintaining lawful nonimmigrant status and you return with a valid H, L, V or K3/K4 nonimmigrant visa; OR
B.You obtain, before you leave the United States, a grant of advance parole by filing Form I-131 as specified in the Form I-131 instructions, and you are paroled into the United States when you return.
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Hi, I'm Australian passport holder and need to renew my E-3. I am changing my employer and intend to go to mexico city to renew my e-3. Given the current "climate" between US , Australia and Mexico, should I go to Mexico to renew my E-3?
Has anyone been to mexico to renew e-3 in the past couple of days?
Has anyone been to mexico to renew e-3 in the past couple of days?
we had a great experience 2 years ago renewing in Mexico City getting it done and home to sf in under a week.
for a new e3 this week we opted for Vancouver as the Mex US consulate was closed 1 day due to protests and very long wait times.
Vancouver was booked in under a week lead time for consulate appointment and new visa issued in 2 days (best one yet) so can highly recommend. good luck!
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
+1 not to go mex for now.
we had a great experience 2 years ago renewing in Mexico City getting it done and home to sf in under a week.
for a new e3 this week we opted for Vancouver as the Mex US consulate was closed 1 day due to protests and very long wait times.
Vancouver was booked in under a week lead time for consulate appointment and new visa issued in 2 days (best one yet) so can highly recommend. good luck!
we had a great experience 2 years ago renewing in Mexico City getting it done and home to sf in under a week.
for a new e3 this week we opted for Vancouver as the Mex US consulate was closed 1 day due to protests and very long wait times.
Vancouver was booked in under a week lead time for consulate appointment and new visa issued in 2 days (best one yet) so can highly recommend. good luck!
Ahh good to hear, I'm just waiting on my LCA but want to book Vancouver for next month, was there plenty of times available... Consulate appointment go smooth?
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