Australian National Employees (E-3)

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. Read more on Visas For Spouses and Children.

Types of E-3 Visa Applications

There are several different types of E-3 visas, depending on whether you are 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

Application procedures and checklists

Extending or Amending an E-3

If you are an E-3 beneficiary who needs to update your status in some way, you 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.

Amendment procedures and checklists

Requirements for Maintaining Visa Status

Initial E-3 beneficiaries from outside the U.S. must check in with OISS upon arrival in the U.S. to start your position. Read more about required documentation.
You will need to abide by certain travel restrictions.