E-3: Australians in Specialty Occupations | International Student and Scholar Services

E-3 Applicants must be coming to the United States solely to perform services in a specialty occupation. The specialty occupation requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree, or its equivalent, as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.

Period of Stay/Extension of Stay

Initial period of Stay- 2 years
Extension of stay up to 2 years per extension; no maximum number of extensions, with some exceptions
If changing status in the U.S. to E-3, the beneficiary cannot begin employment with the petitioner/employer until USCIS approves the petition and changes the beneficiary’s status to E-3