E-3 Visa Auto Body Technician Jobs
Auto Body Technician roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a degree-level background in automotive technology or a related field. The E-3 is exclusive to Australian nationals, carries no lottery, and renews in two-year increments as long as you hold a qualifying offer.
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Get Access To All JobsHourly Wage: $18 - $31 per/hour
The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Available shifts: Mid-Shift, Closing
Location
Walmart Supercenter #2855
16100 W 65TH ST, SHAWNEE, KS, 66217, US
Job Overview
These Auto Care Center roles focus on the needs of our customers who entrust us with the care of their vehicles as they shop for merchandise and services offered at Walmart. The Auto Care Center is a rewarding place to work with opportunities for advanced associate training, business development, and application of technology.
Benefits & perks
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see Smart Guide page.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com.
Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Hourly Wage: $18 - $31 per/hour
The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Available shifts: Mid-Shift, Closing
Location
Walmart Supercenter #2855
16100 W 65TH ST, SHAWNEE, KS, 66217, US
Job Overview
These Auto Care Center roles focus on the needs of our customers who entrust us with the care of their vehicles as they shop for merchandise and services offered at Walmart. The Auto Care Center is a rewarding place to work with opportunities for advanced associate training, business development, and application of technology.
Benefits & perks
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see Smart Guide page.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com.
Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Auto Body Technician
Document your credentials before applying
Australian trade qualifications and Certificate III or IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology need a U.S. credential evaluation to demonstrate degree equivalency. Get a formal evaluation completed before your first employer conversation so the specialty occupation case is ready to make.
Target multi-location collision repair chains
Large collision repair networks and dealership-owned body shops file LCAs regularly and have HR staff familiar with work visa processes. Focus your search on employers with established service departments rather than independent single-location shops where sponsorship infrastructure is unlikely to exist.
Search for E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Auto Body Technician roles by employers with active E-3 visa sponsorship history. Searching general job boards surfaces listings with no indication of visa willingness, which wastes time during a process with real timeline pressure.
Frame the specialty occupation case early
E-3 requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, so bring the job description into discussions before the offer stage. A posting that lists a degree as preferred rather than required creates problems at the LCA filing step that are difficult to fix after acceptance.
Confirm employer E-Verify enrollment before signing
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before the DOL will certify an LCA, and enrollment can take weeks if the company hasn't done it before. Ask HR to confirm enrollment status during the offer negotiation, not after you've given notice to your current employer.
Use a filing service once you have an offer
After securing your offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork from DOL certification through to your consulate appointment. Auto Body Technician specialty occupation documentation has specific technical requirements that benefit from professional preparation.
E-3 Visa Auto Body Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Auto Body Technician jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Auto Body Technician roles filtered by employers with E-3 sponsorship history. General job boards don't surface visa sponsorship data, so you'll spend significant time cold-contacting employers who aren't set up to sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have already demonstrated willingness and capacity to sponsor Australian candidates.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Auto Body Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can qualify, but the specialty occupation requirement is the most scrutinized part of an Auto Body Technician E-3 application. The role must require at minimum a bachelor's degree or equivalent in automotive technology or a directly related field. The job description needs to reflect degree-level responsibilities, not just trade-level tasks. A role described as requiring journeyman skills without a degree requirement will struggle at the LCA stage.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Auto Body Technician roles?
The E-3 is substantially more practical for this role. There is no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and processing runs on a predictable consular timeline. The H-1B visa subjects you to a random selection process with no guaranteed outcome, and the cap fills each April for October starts. For Australian nationals, the E-3 removes the lottery risk entirely, which matters when you're coordinating a move and an employment start date.
Can I switch Auto Body Technician employers after entering the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific, so changing employers requires a new LCA and a new visa. You can't simply transfer your existing E-3 to a new company the way some other visa categories allow portability. If you're considering a move between employers, start the new LCA process before leaving your current role to avoid a gap in authorized employment status.