E-3 Visa Instructional Designer Jobs
Instructional Designer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, or a closely related field. Australian nationals can secure two-year, renewable E-3 status with no lottery and no annual cap, making this one of the most direct paths to U.S. employment in learning and development.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Designs, develops, and delivers training programs and initiatives by assessing learning needs, creating engaging content, facilitating training sessions, and evaluating program effectiveness. Applies instructional design expertise and training delivery skills to enhance employee knowledge and skills, support professional development, and contribute to organizational learning.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Designs basic instructional materials, such as e-learning modules, web-based trainings, quick reference guides, job aids, etc. to meet learning objectives and target audience needs, for Medicare Operations and Sales organizations.
- Under close supervision, assesses the effectiveness of instructional materials and training programs through formative and summative evaluation methods, making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
- Develops basic instructional content using appropriate authoring tools, multimedia elements, and interactive features.
- Contributes to the project management of instructional design and development projects, ensuring timelines, and deliverables are met, and stakeholders are engaged throughout the process.
- Analyzes training needs and performance gaps to identify requirements for instructional design and development projects.
- Coordinates with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather information, validate content, and ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational standards.
- Conducts research and stays updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in instructional design and adult learning principles.
- Supports trainers, facilitators, and end-users, addressing questions, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with the implementation and delivery of training programs, including review of structure/formatting of training curriculum.
- Conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure instructional materials are error-free, technically sound, and aligned with established standards and maintains the updates of web-based trainings.
Required Qualifications
- 2-5 years experience in curriculum/course development in a corporate environment.
- Experience with Tech - Basic LMS navigation, MS Office/Google Workspace, one primary authoring tool.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-3 years in Healthcare industry.
- Basic awareness of problem solving and decision making skills.
- Theoretical Frameworks: Thorough, applied knowledge of instructional models like ADDIE or SAM, alongside learning methodologies like Adult Learning Theory.
- Exceptional written communication (for scriptwriting and storyboarding) and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Portfolio of Work: A digital portfolio is almost always mandatory. Hiring managers require proof of actual course construction, storyboards, and interactive prototypes.
- Master’s degree or PhD in Instructional Design or Educational Technology.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Education, Tech, Communications, or related) or 2-3 years of equivalent work experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$43,888.00 - $85,068.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/06/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Designs, develops, and delivers training programs and initiatives by assessing learning needs, creating engaging content, facilitating training sessions, and evaluating program effectiveness. Applies instructional design expertise and training delivery skills to enhance employee knowledge and skills, support professional development, and contribute to organizational learning.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Designs basic instructional materials, such as e-learning modules, web-based trainings, quick reference guides, job aids, etc. to meet learning objectives and target audience needs, for Medicare Operations and Sales organizations.
- Under close supervision, assesses the effectiveness of instructional materials and training programs through formative and summative evaluation methods, making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
- Develops basic instructional content using appropriate authoring tools, multimedia elements, and interactive features.
- Contributes to the project management of instructional design and development projects, ensuring timelines, and deliverables are met, and stakeholders are engaged throughout the process.
- Analyzes training needs and performance gaps to identify requirements for instructional design and development projects.
- Coordinates with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather information, validate content, and ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational standards.
- Conducts research and stays updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in instructional design and adult learning principles.
- Supports trainers, facilitators, and end-users, addressing questions, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with the implementation and delivery of training programs, including review of structure/formatting of training curriculum.
- Conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure instructional materials are error-free, technically sound, and aligned with established standards and maintains the updates of web-based trainings.
Required Qualifications
- 2-5 years experience in curriculum/course development in a corporate environment.
- Experience with Tech - Basic LMS navigation, MS Office/Google Workspace, one primary authoring tool.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-3 years in Healthcare industry.
- Basic awareness of problem solving and decision making skills.
- Theoretical Frameworks: Thorough, applied knowledge of instructional models like ADDIE or SAM, alongside learning methodologies like Adult Learning Theory.
- Exceptional written communication (for scriptwriting and storyboarding) and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Portfolio of Work: A digital portfolio is almost always mandatory. Hiring managers require proof of actual course construction, storyboards, and interactive prototypes.
- Master’s degree or PhD in Instructional Design or Educational Technology.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Education, Tech, Communications, or related) or 2-3 years of equivalent work experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$43,888.00 - $85,068.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/06/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Instructional Designer
Frame your portfolio for U.S. specialty occupation standards
U.S. employers must demonstrate your role meets the E-3 visa specialty occupation definition. Structure your portfolio to show degree-level theory underpins your design decisions, not just tool proficiency in Articulate or Adobe Captivate.
Target companies with active learning and development teams
Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs under instructional design or training specialist SOC codes. These employers already understand the sponsorship process and won't need educating on E-3 requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to search for verified E-3 sponsoring employers
Finding instructional designer roles where employers will sponsor is the hardest part. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by verified E-3 sponsorship history so you're not wasting applications on companies unfamiliar with Australian visa obligations.
Get your Australian degree assessed before your first interview
A three-year Australian bachelor's in education or instructional design is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but having a credential evaluation ready speeds up the employer's LCA filing and removes a common objection late in the process.
Clarify the LCA timeline with your employer before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consulate appointment. Certification typically takes seven business days, but build this into your start-date negotiation so neither side is caught short.
Handle LCA and consulate paperwork through a dedicated filing service
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation. Errors in the LCA wage attestation are the most common cause of E-3 delays for instructional design hires.
E-3 Visa Instructional Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find instructional designer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search roles filtered specifically for E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish between employers willing to sponsor Australian nationals and those who only consider U.S. work-authorized candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces instructional designer opportunities where employers have confirmed sponsorship capacity, saving you from applying to roles that will stall at the offer stage.
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 instructional designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in instructional design, education technology, curriculum development, or a directly related field. The role must be theoretical and applied in nature, not just tool operation. Job descriptions requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify, so look for postings that specify a relevant discipline.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for instructional designer roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year and begin work as soon as your visa is issued. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per year and selected by random lottery in April, meaning a qualifying offer in September has no H-1B pathway until the following October at earliest. For Australian instructional designers, the E-3 is a far more reliable route.
Can I change employers or update my role on an E-3 while working in the U.S.?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need to either obtain a new E-3 visa stamp at a consulate or, in some cases, change status from within the U.S. Your current E-3 is employer-specific, so don't resign before the new employer's LCA is certified and your new authorization is confirmed. There is no portability provision equivalent to H-1B AC21.