kjmcass100

Hi All, just another question on the E3 visa. I have been offered a job in Real Estate in New York. It is in distressed sales and is pretty specialised. However, I will require to complete the real estate licence exam when i arrive after a 2 week course. Also the job is fully commission based and so there is no base salary. Will either of these points effect my application?

Thanks

Kevin

scrubbedexpat099

Distresed sales are no longer specialised.

Non distressed are however.

kjmcass100

According to my prospective employer labor supply in this sector is under supply. This would be Distressed sales in larger property transactions of over $10million therefore requiring more expertise. Is property management seen as specialised. Thanks Kevin

meauxna

dude, you stole my post.

E3only

Do they care what the employer says?

Try and read up http://online.onetcenter.org/. This website is from USCIS

I am also wondering how would you prove to the officer that you have a degree – and the exam that you are giving within 2 weeks is no degree (or work experience – I suppose even harder) and your work is related to your degree ?


What is a specialty occupation?
The definition of “specialty occupation” is one that requires:
1. A theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge; and
2. The attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.
In determining whether an occupation qualifies as a “specialty occupation,” follow the definition contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 214 (i)(1) for H-1B non-immigrants and applicable standards and criteria determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Please see www.uscis.gov.
Although there is no definitive list of occupations eligible for the E3 visa, a useful general guide for applicants to check if their occupation might be considered a graduate specialty profession and thus might be eligible for an E3 visa, is the Occupational Information Network website O*NET Online

meauxna

It is?

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is being developed under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) through a grant to the North Carolina Employment Security Commission which operates the National Center for O*NET Development.

E3only

That was a copy paste from

http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consul...as/niv/e3.html

May be saying USCIS as source is not correct ? BUT
That's official website right ?

meauxna

The Onet site is sponsored by the US Dept of Labor, which is nothing directly to do with USCIS.

The Canbera site is an official State Department site.

E3only

Yup-as I said shouldnt have said USCIS however my source is still valid/legit

meauxna

Yes it is, just helping you show that.

E3only

Phew!

Mod to the rescue! I have read so much about E-3 but success has been little )

Although better to be in AU than US for now. But visiting US next year hopefully some success on the way...LOL

augigi

Part of the E3 requirements is an LCA that states that the employer will be paying the prevailing wage. I'm not sure how that works if it's entirely commission-based?

E3only

Hmm, I think the OP's case just get's more difficult ?

Just comes back to the point - does not matter if one has the
job - one needs a visa ....

kjmcass100

I have a degree in property investment and development which is a credited course by the rics which is a worldwide recognised body. I also have practical experience in asset management and sales of property. The 2 week course and exam is just to get my licence to broker in new York.

E3only

Hmm,

Well then Augigi raises a good point. Also - is that a specialised occupation remains unknown.

May be others can shed some light ?