Why are only Australians Eligible for E-3 Visa?

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1.	What is an E-3 visa?

	The E-3 is a new visa category only for Australians going to the U.S. to work temporarily in a specialty occupation.

2.	Why are only Australians eligible for this visa?

	The legislation limited the E-3 to nationals of Australia.

How do I qualify for the E-3 visa?

The new E-3 visa classification currently applies only to nationals of Australia as well as their spouses and children. To qualify for an E-3 visa you must demonstrate that:

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You have a legitimate offer of employment in the U.S.

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The position you are coming to fill qualifies as specialty occupation employment

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Are an Australian citizen

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You have the necessary academic or other qualifying credentials

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Your stay will be temporary

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If required before you may commence employment in the specialty occupation, that you have the necessary license or other official permission to practice in the specialty occupation

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An approved Labor Condition Application is required and no more than 10,500 E-3 visas can be issued per year

Note: E-3 principal applicants must be going to the U.S. solely to work in a specialty occupation. The spouse and children need not be Australian citizens.

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