United States · Work with a sponsor
E-3 Specialty Occupation Professionals from Australia
Who it's for: Australian nationals coming to the United States only to work in a specialty occupation.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Minimum education: Bachelor's degree
- Family can join: Yes
What the official pages say
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“Have a legitimate offer of employment in the United States”
Minimum educationBachelor's degreeOfficial wording
“the attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty, or its equivalent, as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“An E-3 nonimmigrant worker’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age are entitled to dependent E-3 classification.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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