Quick Answer: How Long Does It Take E-3 Visa Usa?

If you are applying for an E3 visa at a U.S. consulate, the entire processing time varies depending on the consulate you apply at. It might be immediate or it might be as long as two months to get a date for an interview.

How long does it take to get an E-3 visa?

Under regular USCIS processing times, a Form I-129 application requesting E-3 visa classification or extension could take upwards of four to six months or longer to process.

Is it easy to get an E-3 visa?

The E-3 doesn’t cost anything for the employer and has a relatively small fee for the applicant. It is easier to get than an H-1B. There are only 85,000 H-1B visas available for workers from all countries, 20,000 of which are reserved for those with advanced degrees.

How much does an E-3 visa cost?

How much does an E-3 visa cost? Currently, the E-3 visa fee application fee is $205 USD per application. This fee is charged by the U.S. Consulate for the E-3 applicant as well as for each dependent family member applying for E-3D visas. The application fee is non-refundable if the visa is denied.

Does E-3 visa require sponsorship?

The E-3 visa requires sponsorship from a U.S. employer (or “petitioner”). It is very similar to the H-1B visa in terms of eligibility requirements. It is also subject to a numerical limit of 10,500 E-3 visas per fiscal year.

Can I work part time on an E-3 visa?

You may apply for an E-3 visa for a full-time position or a part-time position. Generally speaking, any position requiring less than 35 hours per week would be considered a part-time position.

Can E-3 visa holder apply for green card?

The E-3 visa does not allow visa holders to become eligible for the US Green Card. As part of the E-3 application (both the initial visa and any subsequent extensions), you must evidence your intention to leave the US before the visa expires.

Can E3 get green card?

Unlike an H-1B visa or L-1 visa, an E-3 visa holder cannot have both nonimmigrant intent and immigrant intent (holding both of these intents simultaneously is referred to as “dual intent”). The fact is an E-3 visa holder can pursue a green card under the right circumstances.

Can E-3 visa holder apply for US citizenship?

The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that will provide a path to citizenship for children of H-1B and E3 visa holders. Indians face the longest wait time to obtain a ‘green card’ or permanent residence permit in the US.

Can I change employers once I am in the US and stay on the E-3 visa?

Can I change employers once I am in the U.S. and stay on the E-3 visa? Yes, your new employer must lodge a new Labor Condition Application (LCA), and the gap between jobs must be 10 days or less.

How do I extend my E3 visa?

You have two options to extend your stay:

1. You may obtain a new E-3 visa at a U.S. Embassy/Consulate with the same documentation that is required for an original application. Most E-3s extend their visa status in this manner.
2. The PIPS office may file Form I-129 with USCIS.

What should I bring to my E3 visa interview?

Getting your E3 visa, and starting your new job!

• Printed and signed copy of Certified LCA;
• Printed DS-160;
• Passport;
• Job Offer Letter;
• Copy of my degree;
• Copy of degree transcripts;
• My resumé;
• Documentation about your employer, verifying their legitimacy;