American Work Visa For Australian Citizens
Want to work in the U.S. but can’t get one of the limited spots available under the H-1B visa? What are your other options right now for getting a work visa and working in America? This article provides detailed information about 3 Australian citizens options for working as an Executive, Manager or Specialist in the U.S.
There are a lot of people who have moved to the United States for work, whether for better job prospects or out of curiosity. As with any other immigration process, there is always a risk when moving to a foreign country — especially if going there without a U.S. work visa. It’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into and be prepared in case anything goes wrong.
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How can I get a job in the USA from Australia?
All US visas allowing work in the United States require you to have a US employer sponsor you for a specific job. Many US employers are willing to sponsor non-American citizens for work visas; however, on many occasions, your prospective employer may not be familiar with the E-3 visa category as it is only available for Australian citizens. Other visa categories are usually more expensive or extremely backlogged, so, if your prospective employer is turned-off by sponsoring you for a visa, make sure to mention the E-3 visa.
How do I get a work visa for the United States from Australia?
The first step in obtaining a work visa is to apply for jobs in the United States and receive a job offer from an employer in the US. All US work visas will require a US employer to sponsor you for your visa, so the first hurdle is to find a job with a US employer.
Most Australians who work in the United States are on E-3 visas. The E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation visa is only available for Australian citizens and must be for a position that the US Department of Labor determines is a role that would typically require a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in work experience.
Most other work visas such as H-1B visas or L-1 visas are applied for first through the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). With many employment visa petitions, the application may take several months to be reviewed by the USCIS.
Fortunately, the E-3 visa is typically applied for directly through the U.S. Consulate and the application bypasses the USCIS. This can save several months in USCIS backlogs and processing time. Additionally, the government fees when applying directly through the Consulate are much lower.
For more specific and detailed criteria for E-3 visa applications and applicants, please visit our E-3 FAQ Blog.
US working-holiday visa for Australian citizens
Many Australians have heard of the working holiday visa that is available for various people from around the world to come to Australia and work in almost any field for a short period of time. Unfortunately, the United States does not have such a program. Almost all work visas in the United States will require that the U.S. employer sponsor the visa application from the start. Additionally, most US visas require that the applicant have a bachelor’s degree or be in a position that is essential or specialised.
How much does a US work visa cost?
Government fees and legal fees can vary greatly depending on the visa category as well as the legal services that are provided by the particular law firm. For example, the H-1B specialty occupation government filing fees range from $1,960 USD to $6,460 USD depending on the size of the employer and the number of employees they have on H-1B visas. The E-3 Australian specialty occupation visa is one of the least expensive visa categories as the government filing fee is only $205 USD which is paid directly to the U.S. Consulate. Government fees are usually paid to either the US Citizenship and Immigration Service and/or directly to the US Consulate.
An applicant can expect that the legal fees associated with a visa application will likely range from $2,500 USD to $5,000 USD depending on the visa category and the services provided by the law firm.
