Can I get an E-3 visa without a degree?

The E-3 position in the U.S. must require a Bachelor’s degree as part of the role. Most trade-like positions in the U.S. won’t require an applicant to possess a degree, and therefore they cannot qualify for the E-3.

Is it easy to get an E-3 visa?

The E-3 doesn’t cost anything for the employer and has a relatively small fee for the applicant. It is easier to get than an H-1B. There are only 85,000 H-1B visas available for workers from all countries, 20,000 of which are reserved for those with advanced degrees.

How much does it cost to sponsor an E-3 visa?

Currently, E3 visa fees cost $270. This fee is non-refundable. You are not required to pay anything else apart from this. Further, your employer bears no cost as well as there not being a filing fee associated with an LCA.

Can you get a work visa for USA without a degree?

An H-1B visa is required if you are coming to the United States to perform services in a pre-arranged professional job. To qualify, you must hold a bachelor’s or higher degree (or an equivalent degree) in the specific specialty for which you seek employment.

Does E3 require sponsorship?

The E-3 visa requires sponsorship from a U.S. employer (or “petitioner”). It is very similar to the H-1B visa in terms of eligibility requirements. It is also subject to a numerical limit of 10,500 E-3 visas per fiscal year.

Can you buy property on an E3 visa?

Yes you can buy property. You may be eligible to apply for legal permanent residency but would have to discuss with an attorney to see if you are eligible. E-3 isn’t a definite path to residency.

How do I get an E3 visa without any work experience?

If you do not have any college or university credit in some instances you can still be eligible to apply for the E3 by proving you have at least 12 years specialist experience in a field of expertise; less than 12 years work experience if you have some college or university credit — depending on the details.

What is an E3 visa for Australia?

The E3 visa for Australians is classified as a ‘specialty occupation’ visa. This means that you must be employed to work in a job by a US company in a field that requires at least a bachelors degree and that you have a bachelor’s degree qualification (or higher).

How to apply for an E3 visa in 2021?

Visa in 2021 1 E3 Visa Job Hunting. 2 Writing the E3 visa offer letter. 3 Filing the LCA for an E3 visa. 4 Waiting for Certification of your LCA. 5 The DS-160 and Booking Your Appointment to get an E3 visa.

Is there a prepayment penalty for an E3 visa?

No prepayment penalty. As you can see, the E3 visa is all that an Australian citizen needs to move to the U.S. for work reasons. However, you have to play your cards right and demonstrate your intentions of returning back to Australia clearly in order to get the visa easily and quickly.