E-3
Beta
United States
Nationals of Australia
Employer must sponsor
A specialty-occupation work visa for Australian citizens.
Who this route is for
Australian citizens in specialty occupations with a qualifying job offer.
Typical timeline
Requires a labor condition application by the employer; there is no annual registration lottery.
What this means for your job search
Many employers are unfamiliar with E-3, so it can help to mention it is a separate category from H-1B.
This is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules change and individual cases differ — check the official source and, where it matters, talk to an immigration attorney.