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Care Assistant jobs in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as health sciences, social work, or psychology. The E-3 is exclusive to Australian nationals, has no lottery, and renews every two years without a cap.
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank Academic Acute Care Surgeon - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Department 00257 - General Surgery Faculty
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
Details
The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at the University of Utah seeks a full-time academic surgeon to specialize in acute care surgery (emergency general surgery, trauma, surgical critical care). Successful applicants should be qualified at the level of Assistant Professor, possess excellent clinical skills, a strong interest in teaching, and identify an area of excellence and commitment to at least one of the academic pillars. Board certification or eligibility in SCC and general surgery is required.
Interested applicants should apply here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211044
For more information, please contact Daniel Harkness at daniel.harkness@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 10/16/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN04155F
Type Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery
- Yes
- No
- Other
-
Are you Board Eligible / Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care?
(Open Ended Question) -
Do you have an MD or equivalent degree?
(Open Ended Question) -
Have you ever had a license or privileges denied, restricted, limited, suspended, or revoked?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been permitted to resign or surrender your license or privileges while under investigation or while any action was pending against you?
- Yes
- No
- Are you currently under investigation or is any disciplinary action pending against you?
- Yes
- No
- Is any action related to your conduct or patient care pending against you at any hospital or health care facility?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever had a controlled substances registration denied, restricted, suspended, or revoked in any way? Is any such action pending?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been terminated from a position because of drug or alcohol use or abuse?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty or no contest for any felony? Is any such action pending?
- Yes
- No
- One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
Posting Details
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank Academic Acute Care Surgeon - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Department 00257 - General Surgery Faculty
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
Details
The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at the University of Utah seeks a full-time academic surgeon to specialize in acute care surgery (emergency general surgery, trauma, surgical critical care). Successful applicants should be qualified at the level of Assistant Professor, possess excellent clinical skills, a strong interest in teaching, and identify an area of excellence and commitment to at least one of the academic pillars. Board certification or eligibility in SCC and general surgery is required.
Interested applicants should apply here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211044
For more information, please contact Daniel Harkness at daniel.harkness@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 10/16/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN04155F
Type Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery
- Yes
- No
- Other
-
Are you Board Eligible / Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care?
(Open Ended Question) -
Do you have an MD or equivalent degree?
(Open Ended Question) -
Have you ever had a license or privileges denied, restricted, limited, suspended, or revoked?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been permitted to resign or surrender your license or privileges while under investigation or while any action was pending against you?
- Yes
- No
- Are you currently under investigation or is any disciplinary action pending against you?
- Yes
- No
- Is any action related to your conduct or patient care pending against you at any hospital or health care facility?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever had a controlled substances registration denied, restricted, suspended, or revoked in any way? Is any such action pending?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been terminated from a position because of drug or alcohol use or abuse?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty or no contest for any felony? Is any such action pending?
- Yes
- No
- One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Care Assistant
Match your degree to the role
Your Australian bachelor's degree must align with the specific care assistant position, not just healthcare broadly. A degree in health sciences, psychology, or social work strengthens your specialty occupation case far more than a general nursing aide background.
Target employers with existing E-3 history
Large hospital systems, aged care networks, and disability service providers in the U.S. are more likely to understand E-3 visa sponsorship requirements. Search DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify which healthcare employers have filed LCAs before.
Frame sponsorship as low-cost during offer negotiation
E-3 sponsorship costs the employer far less than H-1B visa sponsorship and involves no lottery risk. Explaining this directly during salary negotiations removes the hesitation many U.S. care employers have about taking on a visa candidate.
Get your credential equivalency documented early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but have a credential evaluation letter ready before your interview. USCIS may request formal equivalency evidence, and having it prepared avoids delays after an offer is made.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
Once you have an offer, the employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your visa can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle the LCA and all subsequent visa paperwork so nothing stalls between your offer and your consulate appointment.
Clarify E-3 status before your consulate interview
Care assistant roles can attract scrutiny at Australian consulates if the officer questions whether the position meets specialty occupation standards. Bring documentation showing the role requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree, to support your nonimmigrant intent.
E-3 Visa Care Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find care assistant jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for care assistant roles with E-3 sponsorship, since it filters specifically for employers willing to sponsor Australian nationals. Most general job boards don't distinguish E-3-ready employers from those that only know the H-1B process, which makes targeted searching difficult without a dedicated tool.
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 a care assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
It depends on how the role is defined by the employer. A care assistant position qualifies under E-3 only if the employer specifies that a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as health sciences, social work, or psychology, is a genuine requirement. Roles where any degree suffices, or where experience substitutes freely for education, are harder to support under specialty occupation rules.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for care assistant roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australians pursuing care assistant jobs. There's no annual lottery, no cap pressure, and the process can begin any time of year. H-1B registration opens once a year in March and selection is randomized, meaning you could wait years before being eligible to work. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments, giving long-term career stability.
Can I change care assistant employers after arriving in the U.S. on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you'll need to start the E-3 process fresh with the new employer. Your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer and approved LCA, so a job change requires a new LCA filing and either a new visa stamp at an Australian consulate or a change of status application. You can work for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your petition is approved, not before.