E-3 Visa Hospitality Jobs
Hospitality roles in hotel management, food and beverage, and event operations qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery, making career moves to U.S. properties and hospitality groups straightforward to plan and repeat.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Specialist – Client Hospitality & Dining is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorships & Travel team. This role will be responsible for supporting small-scale dining, reception or ticketed events, while managing logistics, from initial conception to onsite execution, of small-scale events within a pre-determined budget threshold and specific attendance parameters. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with other internal support functions to oversee the execution of events with strong attention to detail and a focus on best practices
- Ensuring goals and objectives of department are met, and ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm’s set guidelines and policies
- Proactively coordinating various aspects of the event lifecycle, including planning meetings, checklists, budgets, expense processing, vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, data management, post-event analysis
- Keeping consistent and accurate records of market event data for reporting and tracking purposes
- Curating targeted invitations lists for each event, working closely with stakeholders and e-marketing team
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
- Possess strong attention to detail, even under pressure
And have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A minimum of (3) three years’ experience at a professional services organization
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
PAY RANGE:
USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Specialist – Client Hospitality & Dining is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorships & Travel team. This role will be responsible for supporting small-scale dining, reception or ticketed events, while managing logistics, from initial conception to onsite execution, of small-scale events within a pre-determined budget threshold and specific attendance parameters. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with other internal support functions to oversee the execution of events with strong attention to detail and a focus on best practices
- Ensuring goals and objectives of department are met, and ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm’s set guidelines and policies
- Proactively coordinating various aspects of the event lifecycle, including planning meetings, checklists, budgets, expense processing, vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, data management, post-event analysis
- Keeping consistent and accurate records of market event data for reporting and tracking purposes
- Curating targeted invitations lists for each event, working closely with stakeholders and e-marketing team
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
- Possess strong attention to detail, even under pressure
And have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A minimum of (3) three years’ experience at a professional services organization
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
PAY RANGE:
USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Hospitality
Match your degree to the role
E-3 visa requires a direct connection between your Australian degree and the specific hospitality role. A Bachelor of Hotel Management supports a front-of-house director position, but a general business degree alone may not satisfy a specialty occupation determination for the same title.
Target hotel groups with multi-property operations
Large hospitality groups with properties across multiple U.S. states have established HR and legal teams familiar with E-3 LCA filings. Approaching regional directors or corporate talent teams at these organizations gets your application in front of people who already understand the process.
Resolve your credential equivalency before applying
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your employer's attorney will need to confirm this for your LCA. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before your first offer conversation.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once an employer says yes, the LCA and DS-160 paperwork moves fast. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission to DOL, visa documentation, and consulate preparation so delays don't push back your start date.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Finding employers who have sponsored E-3 workers before cuts your job search time significantly. Migrate Mate surfaces hospitality employers with active E-3 sponsorship history so you're applying where sponsorship is already a known process, not a new conversation.
Clarify your role scope during offer negotiation
Hospitality titles like 'operations manager' or 'events coordinator' can fail specialty occupation review if the duties are too broad or overlap with general supervision. Ask your prospective employer to define degree-specific responsibilities in writing before the LCA is filed.
E-3 Visa Hospitality: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find hospitality jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship in the U.S.?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter hospitality positions by employers who have sponsored E-3 workers before, which removes the guesswork of approaching companies unfamiliar with the visa. Starting your search there gives you a shortlist of employers already open to the process.
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.
Do hospitality roles qualify as specialty occupations for the E-3?
Some do and some don't. Roles like hotel general manager, food and beverage director, or revenue manager typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as hospitality management or business. Front-of-house or operational support roles that don't require a specific degree in that field are harder to qualify. The degree-to-role connection is the key test.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian hospitality professionals?
The E-3 is substantially more practical for this field. There's no lottery, no annual cap that runs out, and no registration fee gamble. H-1B visa selection is random and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, meaning a qualified candidate with a solid offer can still go unselected. The E-3 allocates 10,500 visas annually to Australians and has never come close to filling that cap.
Can my E-3 employer change my hospitality role after I arrive in the U.S.?
Material changes to your role, duties, or work location require a new LCA filed with DOL before the change takes effect. Promotions into a different job title or a transfer to a different property under the same employer group typically trigger this requirement. A minor title adjustment without a change in core duties is less likely to require a new filing, but your employer should confirm with their filing team.