Immigration Guides
Practical guides on OPT, CPT, H-1B, and work authorization for international students and workers.
Practical guides on OPT, CPT, H-1B, and work authorization for international students and workers.
What counts as a specialty occupation for E-3, the degree and equivalency rules, and what employers must do before filing the Labor Condition Application.
Step-by-step walkthrough of the E-3 visa application process, from the job offer and LCA filing through the DS-160, consular interview, and visa issuance.
How to renew your E-3 visa through USCIS (Form I-129) or at a U.S. consulate. Covers third-country processing, documents, and changing employers.
How E-3 visa holders can pursue a green card through EB-2 or EB-3 pathways. Covers PERM labor certification, the dual intent problem, and key risks.
How the E-3 and H-1B work visas compare on cap, lottery, cost, dual intent, portability, and dependent work authorization. A detailed breakdown for Australians.
The proposed E-3 for Irish nationals has been introduced in multiple Congresses but never enacted. Current status, legislative history, and how it would work.
How E-3 dependent visas work for spouses and children. E-3S spouse work authorization, E-3Y status for children under 21, and documents needed.
How to file an E-3 Labor Condition Application on FLAG. Find prevailing wages, select SOC codes, complete Form ETA 9035, and track certification status.
How self-employment works on an E-3 visa. Forming a US entity, the employer-employee relationship requirement, LCA obligations, and the risks involved.
What happens when you lose your job on an E-3 visa. The 60-day grace period, portability to a new employer, changing status, and departure deadlines explained.