E-3 Visa Pediatric Neurosurgeon Jobs
Pediatric Neurosurgeon roles in the U.S. qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3 visa, giving Australian neurosurgeons a direct path to sponsorship without lottery risk. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment, and your two-year E-3 is renewable indefinitely while you hold a qualifying position.
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Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Mayo Clinic’s Department of Neurosurgery, led by Bernard R. Bendok, M.D. and located in Arizona is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in the discipline of complex spine.
This individual will join the Department of Neurosurgery in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, an academic tertiary care program. The ideal candidate has expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction, and spinal cord tumors. Candidates must have strong clinical skills and have a demonstrated track record of academic success in research and medical education. They must also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of consultants and support staff. Neurosurgery faculty are actively engaged in education of medical students, residents, and headache medicine fellows. Our environment provides rich opportunities for clinical and translational research that are enhanced by established collaborations across Mayo Clinic sites.
We are looking for an individual that can bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas to our clinical practice and research team. With the nation’s largest neurosurgical clinical volumes, collaborative clinical and research opportunities are available and encouraged across all Mayo sites (Arizona, Minnesota, Florida, and the Mayo Health System).
Qualifications
Candidates must be Board Eligible / Board Certified in Neurosurgery (ABNS).
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Variable
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Kim Cota-Robles
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Mayo Clinic’s Department of Neurosurgery, led by Bernard R. Bendok, M.D. and located in Arizona is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in the discipline of complex spine.
This individual will join the Department of Neurosurgery in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, an academic tertiary care program. The ideal candidate has expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction, and spinal cord tumors. Candidates must have strong clinical skills and have a demonstrated track record of academic success in research and medical education. They must also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of consultants and support staff. Neurosurgery faculty are actively engaged in education of medical students, residents, and headache medicine fellows. Our environment provides rich opportunities for clinical and translational research that are enhanced by established collaborations across Mayo Clinic sites.
We are looking for an individual that can bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas to our clinical practice and research team. With the nation’s largest neurosurgical clinical volumes, collaborative clinical and research opportunities are available and encouraged across all Mayo sites (Arizona, Minnesota, Florida, and the Mayo Health System).
Qualifications
Candidates must be Board Eligible / Board Certified in Neurosurgery (ABNS).
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Variable
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Kim Cota-Robles
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Verify your credentials meet ECFMG requirements
U.S. hospitals require ECFMG certification before sponsoring any international medical graduate. Start this process early, credential verification through ECFMG typically takes several months and must be complete before an employer can file your LCA.
Target children's hospitals with neurosurgery fellowships
Academic children's hospitals and Level I pediatric trauma centers have established immigration pipelines and in-house legal teams. They sponsor E-3 visas regularly for subspecialists and are better equipped to move quickly once you have an offer.
Search E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters U.S. Pediatric Neurosurgeon openings by E-3 visa sponsorship so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once an offer is confirmed.
Clarify Australian fellowship equivalency with your employer
FRACS (Neurosurgery) is not automatically recognised as equivalent to U.S. board certification. Raise this in early conversations so the employer's legal team can document your qualifications correctly on the LCA before DOL review begins.
Ask about state medical licensing before accepting an offer
Your E-3 visa approval doesn't depend on holding a state medical licence, but your start date does. Confirm with the hiring department whether the hospital will sponsor your licence application concurrently with the visa process to avoid gaps.
Understand the LCA prevailing wage tier for your subspecialty
DOL assigns prevailing wages by job zone and location. Pediatric Neurosurgery typically maps to a Level II or III wage determination. Confirm the offered salary meets the certified wage before signing your offer letter, since USCIS will verify this at adjudication.
E-3 Visa Pediatric Neurosurgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Pediatric Neurosurgeon jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, it lists U.S. Pediatric Neurosurgeon roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you only see employers already open to the process. Children's hospitals and academic medical centers are the most common sponsors for this subspecialty, and Migrate Mate surfaces those opportunities without requiring you to cold-contact HR departments.
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 Pediatric Neurosurgeon role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3?
Yes. Pediatric Neurosurgery requires a medical degree, completed residency, and subspecialty fellowship training, which far exceeds the E-3 specialty occupation threshold of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific field. USCIS and DOL consistently classify physician subspecialty roles in this category, and the LCA filing for neurosurgeons is rarely challenged on specialty occupation grounds.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Australian neurosurgeons?
The E-3 has a significant practical advantage: there's no lottery. H-1B visa selection is randomised each April, meaning you could wait one or more years before getting a slot. The E-3 has an annual allocation of 10,500 visas that has never been exhausted, so you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA from the employer.
Can I switch hospitals after arriving in the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally before the change is finalised. Changing hospitals while remaining in status is possible if the new LCA is certified and the roles are substantially similar, but the timing between offer acceptance and your current position's end date needs careful management.