4 ms·
E3 is absolutely the best way for Australians in my experience. It's more flexible than a H1B and the process is much simpler. The only downside is there is no
by pnw 2y ago
E3 is absolutely the best way for Australians in my experience. It's more flexible than a H1B and the process is much simpler. The only downside is there is no simple path to a green card like H1B, but I managed to get one anyway.
You'd need a US entity to apply on your behalf. In my case they never asked about assets to pay the salary but that may be an issue.
https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/e-3-specialty-occupation-workers-from-australia https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary...
- proberts 2y agoAll correct. The E-3 visa is the easiest, fastest, and cheapest U.S. visa. But it does require a sponsoring employer. The only downside relative to the H-1B is that an E-3 visa is not a dual intent visa like the H-1B so this needs to be managed if and when the E-3 visa holder is in the green card process.
- CactusBlue 2y agoCan I self-sponsor an E-3, if I'm the founder of the company, with no other shareholders?
- ashconnor 2y agoNo it's like TN in that regard.
- proberts 2y agoIt's possible to get an E-3 as a founder but it needs to be done carefully because self-employment is not allowed.
- pnw 2y agoThere must be an employee-employee relationship. Difficult to pull off if you are completely solo but possible for most startups with more than one founder where you are not CEO.