WORK VISAS TO THE UNITED STATES

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL VISA TO UNITED STATES

Australian nationals may enter the United States to work in a specialty occupation. A ‘specialty occupation’ is a job that requires highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific field as a minimum job requirement.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Australian National Visa requires applicants to obtain an E-3 Visa prior to entry and show that the purpose of their stay is for employment related to their field of study. Basic requirements include that the applicant be able to show that he or she possesses a job in the United States and possesses the required bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific field. The job itself must be a specialty occupation and require a bachelor-level or higher qualification. Applicants may also be required to meet certain criminal and medical requirements.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Skilled (Work) Visa provides you with great flexibility to engage in various enjoyable activities during your temporary stay in the United States, including, tourism, travel throughout the country to all 50 states, attendance and/or participation in festivals, conferences, conventions, concerts, sporting and musical events. As well, you can visit with friends and family, or engage in short-term study.

An extension of your stay in the United States may be granted indefinitely in 2-year increments with no limit on the total length of stay.

Spouses and/or children under the age of 21 who wish to accompany or join the principal visa holder in the United States for the duration of his/her stay require derivative visa status. Spouses and children of visa holders may study in private or public schools in the United States without obtaining a student F-1 visa. Spouses may apply for work authorization if seeking employment for their duration of stay in the United States.