🇦🇺 Aussies: Get Your E-3 Visa for $499 🇦🇺

E-3 Visa Event Planner Jobs

Event Planner roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when tied to a bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, or a related field. Australian professionals can work in the U.S. on renewable two-year terms with no lottery and no annual cap, making it one of the most predictable paths into the U.S. events industry.

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Overview

Open Jobs5+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type80% On-site
Median Salary$67K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsSamba TV

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JPMorganChase
Associate Event Planner
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Added 3d ago
Associate Event Planner
JPMorganChase
New York, New York
Events & Tourism
Project & Program Management
Event Planning
Project Management
$71,250/yr - $100,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Samba TV
Event Planner
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Event Planner
Samba TV
New York, New York
Event Planning
Project Management
Marketing
$80,000/yr - $90,000/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
None

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Smith+Nephew
Medical Education Meeting Planner - US
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Medical Education Meeting Planner - US
Smith+Nephew
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Events & Tourism
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Event Planning
Customer Service
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Associate's

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Allinial Global
Senior Meeting Planner
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Senior Meeting Planner
Allinial Global
Remote
Events & Tourism
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Event Planning
Project Management
$70,000/yr - $86,000/yr
Remote (US)
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
11-50

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Samba TV
Event Planner
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Added 4mo ago
Event Planner
Samba TV
Los Angeles, California
Event Planning
Project Management
Marketing
$80,000/yr - $90,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Event Planner

Align your degree to the role description

E-3 requires your qualification to match the specialty occupation. A degree in hospitality management, marketing, or business administration supports most Event Planner petitions better than a general arts degree does.

Target employers with dedicated events teams

Hotels, convention centers, corporate firms, and universities run in-house event functions that file LCAs regularly. These employers already understand the sponsorship process and are less likely to withdraw an offer over paperwork unfamiliarity.

Request a conditional offer before the LCA is filed

Your employer files the LCA with DOL before your consulate appointment. Securing a written conditional offer first gives both sides a clear record of the role, wage level, and start date before any government filing begins.

Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork

Event Planner LCAs require the employer to certify prevailing wage compliance for your specific location and role. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages that process end-to-end, from DOL submission through consulate appointment preparation.

Confirm the employer's E-Verify status early

Some large hospitality groups and federal contractors are required to use E-Verify. Asking about this before accepting an offer prevents delays at the I-9 stage, which can affect your start date even after the visa is approved.

Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at the consulate

Event Planner roles can involve long-term client relationships that consular officers may scrutinize as evidence of immigrant intent. Bring documentation showing your Australian ties and the fixed-term, project-based nature of your U.S. role where possible.

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Event Planner E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find Event Planner jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that support E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see employers with relevant hiring activity, which is far more targeted than searching general job boards where sponsorship willingness is rarely disclosed upfront.

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 Event Planner role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?

Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as event management, hospitality, marketing, or business. Job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can undermine the specialty occupation argument, so the offer letter wording matters significantly.

How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian Event Planners?

The E-3 has a 10,500-slot annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there is no lottery and no random selection risk. The H-1B requires registration in an oversubscribed annual lottery with no guarantee of selection. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a direct, predictable path that the H-1B simply cannot offer.

Can I change Event Planner employers after arriving on an E-3?

Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA filed with DOL and a new visa stamp if you travel internationally. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and the employer has the documentation ready, but you cannot rely on your previous employer's approval for the new role.

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