LAW OFFICES OF DAKSHINI R SEN. P.C.
E3 Visa
To qualify for E-3 classification, a foreign national must, among other things, be an Australian national who is seeking employment in a specialty occupation requiring possession of a bachelor's degree or higher (or its equivalent), and possess the appropriate degree (or its equivalent) in the field in which the alien wishes to work. E-3 nonimmigrant status is initially granted for a period of no more than two years. Extensions of stay may be granted indefinitely in increments not to exceed two years.
A foreign national seeking to be admitted in E-3 nonimmigrant classification at a U.S. Port-of-Entry must possess a valid E-3 visa issued by the U.S. Department of State.
Foreign nationals who are already in the United States on a different visa classification may request a change of status to E-3 or if on E3 classification then to extend their E-3 status by filing a Form I- 129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) directly with the USCIS.