Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

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E-3 Program

Overview

The E-3 program, enacted on May 11, 2005, applies to employers seeking to hire nonimmigrant aliens from Australia as workers in specialty occupations. The E-3 program is governed by the labor certification standards that apply to H-1B and H-1B1 programs. The E-3 visa classification is limited to 10,500 nationals of Australia. The period of employment is up to a maximum of two years. Renewals beyond the two year period for the E-3 visa will require the filing of a new Labor Condition Application.

Fact Sheets

• Fact Sheet 62Y: What are the requirements to participate in the E-3 program? (PDF)

Forms

• WH-4, H-1B Nonimmigrant Information

Nonimmigrant Worker Related Agency Links:

• Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Department of State
• Department of Labor/Foreign Labor Certification