E-3 (Australian National) Visas
The E-3 specialty occupation visa category is for Australian nationals (AN).
Visa summary:
- Visa-holders are skilled workers with a bachelor's degree or higher.
- Visas can be held for an unlimited amount of time. The initial visa and extensions have 2-year increments.
- The OISS only accepts E-3 requests from NU sponsoring departments, which must confirm sponsorship of an E-3 before an AN can apply.
- Dependents of the E-3 beneficiary hold E-3 dependent visa status.
Steps for the Host Department
There are several different types of E-3 visas, depending on whether the scholar is a new or current E-3 visa-holder.
Applying for an initial E-3 visa
Initial E-3 applications are for Australian nationals (AN) outside the U.S. and those currently in the U.S. in other visa categories such as F-1, J-1, B1/B2, etc.
View steps for the scholar on the Instructions for Incoming E-3 beneficiaries page.
Extending or amending an E-3
If the scholar is an E-3 beneficiary who needs to update their status in some way, they will fall into one of the following E-3 types:
- E-3 COE (Change of Employer) are transferring to Northwestern from another institution.
- E-3 EOS (Extension) would like to extend employment end-date
- E-3 Amend hold an E-3 at Northwestern but need to change details such as job title, job description, salary, or hours worked.
View steps for the scholar on the Instructions for E-3 beneficiaries page.
E-3 Dependents (Spouses and Children)
Dependents of the E-3 beneficiary hold E-3 dependent visa status. Visit then E3 Visas for Spouses and Children page for more information.