E-3 Visa Oncology Specialist Jobs
Oncology Specialist roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, meaning Australian oncologists can secure U.S. employer sponsorship without entering the H-1B lottery. The E-3 visa requires a qualifying degree, a certified Labor Condition Application, and renews in two-year increments with no cap on how many times you can extend.
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In this role, you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation to patients in the Community Oncology Practice. Major functions include: patient assessment, patient evaluation and preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents and other intravenous drugs, patient education and psychosocial support.
Salary range: $70.59/hr - $106.80/hr
Pay range: $70.59 - $106.8 an hour
Qualifications Required:
- Possession of current California RN license
- Possession of a MSN or BSN degree
- Possession of BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Possession of ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification
- Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operations
- Knowledge of all aspects of infusion therapy in an oncology setting
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments on an ongoing basis
- Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills
- Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheters
- Experience to accurately screen and triage acute patients
- Knowledge to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to Physicians
- Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and provide infusion therapy
- Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators
- Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion
- Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting
- Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond to changing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment
- Ability to push, pull or carry 30 pounds or more
- Reliable transportation to travel to various clinic locations as assigned by manager
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system
- Knowledge and ability to understand, assume responsibilities, and perform duties associated with moderate complexity laboratory testing, including quality control, calibration, proficiency testing, as well as review and approve test results prior to release
- Possession of OCN certification
- Possession of PICC line certification
- Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology outpatient experience
Description
In this role, you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation to patients in the Community Oncology Practice. Major functions include: patient assessment, patient evaluation and preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents and other intravenous drugs, patient education and psychosocial support.
Salary range: $70.59/hr - $106.80/hr
Pay range: $70.59 - $106.8 an hour
Qualifications Required:
- Possession of current California RN license
- Possession of a MSN or BSN degree
- Possession of BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Possession of ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification
- Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operations
- Knowledge of all aspects of infusion therapy in an oncology setting
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments on an ongoing basis
- Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills
- Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheters
- Experience to accurately screen and triage acute patients
- Knowledge to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to Physicians
- Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and provide infusion therapy
- Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators
- Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion
- Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting
- Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond to changing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment
- Ability to push, pull or carry 30 pounds or more
- Reliable transportation to travel to various clinic locations as assigned by manager
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system
- Knowledge and ability to understand, assume responsibilities, and perform duties associated with moderate complexity laboratory testing, including quality control, calibration, proficiency testing, as well as review and approve test results prior to release
- Possession of OCN certification
- Possession of PICC line certification
- Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology outpatient experience
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Oncology Specialist
Verify your credentials transfer correctly
Australian medical degrees and specialist qualifications are evaluated differently by U.S. credentialing bodies. Confirm your oncology training maps to U.S. board certification standards before applying, so employers can accurately assess your specialty occupation eligibility under DOL criteria.
Target academic medical centers and cancer networks
NCI-designated cancer centers and large academic health systems sponsor E-3 visas far more readily than private oncology practices. Focus your search on institutions with existing international physician pipelines, where HR teams already understand LCA filing requirements.
Search verified E-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Finding oncology roles that explicitly offer E-3 sponsorship takes more than a keyword search. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by visa type so you're only seeing employers already prepared to sponsor Australian specialists, cutting out the guesswork early in your search.
Address state medical licensing before your interview
U.S. employers can't finalize your offer until they know you'll be licensed in their state. Research the medical board requirements for your target state early, since processing times vary and licensing gaps can delay your start date and LCA filing timeline.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your specialist seniority
DOL prevailing wage determinations use four levels based on experience and supervisory responsibility. Ensure your employer files the LCA at a wage level that reflects your oncology specialization, not an entry-level physician rate, to avoid RFE risk at the consulate.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Oncology sponsorship paperwork involves coordinating the LCA, DS-160, and supporting specialty occupation evidence simultaneously. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer acceptance through your consulate appointment, so nothing falls through the gaps.
E-3 Visa Oncology Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Oncology Specialist jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for oncology roles filtered specifically by E-3 sponsorship. Most job boards don't distinguish between visa types, which means you waste time applying to roles where employers have no E-3 experience. Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers who are already set up to sponsor Australian specialists, so your applications go to the right places.
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 the Oncology Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Oncology is a medical specialty requiring a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which satisfies the DOL's specialty occupation definition. Your Australian medical degree plus specialist training is the relevant qualification. USCIS and DOL both recognise oncology as meeting the degree-in-a-specific-field threshold, provided your employer's job description reflects the specialist nature of the role.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for oncology positions?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and no wait list. H-1B requires entering a randomised lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate in recent years. For an oncology specialist, the E-3 means you can start the process any time of year, with a realistic path to approval tied to your employer's LCA rather than a lottery result.
Can I change oncology employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally. Your status doesn't transfer automatically. Timing matters: if you're changing roles within the U.S. without travel, some oncologists work through the transition, but confirming the LCA is certified before your start date protects your status.