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E-3 Visa Reconstructive Surgeon Jobs

Reconstructive surgeon roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, making Australian board-certified surgeons eligible for U.S. employer sponsorship without entering a lottery. The E-3 visa requires a job offer, a certified Labor Condition Application, and proof of your specialist qualifications, and renews every two years indefinitely.

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Overview

Open Jobs7+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$163K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsUniversity of California, San Francisco

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University of Minnesota
Faculty Physician- General Urologist and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon
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University of Minnesota
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Faculty Physician- General Urologist and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
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Cleveland Clinic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Cleveland Clinic
Weston, Florida
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
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Other
10,000+

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University of California, San Francisco
Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
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University of California, San Francisco
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Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Teaching & Instruction
Physicians
Surgeons
$130,200.00/yr - $393,200.00/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,001+

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Adult Reconstruction Surgeon
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Adult Reconstruction Surgeon
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
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Doctorate
10,000+

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University of Florida
Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction Surgeon
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University of Florida
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Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction Surgeon
University of Florida
Volusia, Florida
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Surgeons
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Reconstructive Surgeon

Verify your credentials translate directly

FRACS (Plast) is widely recognised by U.S. credentialing bodies, but confirm your Australian specialist qualification maps to a U.S. board-eligible pathway before applying. Hospital employers will check this before extending any sponsorship offer.

Target academic medical centres first

Teaching hospitals and academic medical centres sponsor E-3 surgeons more reliably than private practices because their HR teams have established immigration workflows and legal counsel already handling LCA filings for specialist physicians.

Request an LCA before resigning offshore

Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consulate appointment. Confirm the LCA is certified and in hand before you give notice in Australia, uncertified LCAs are the most common cause of delayed start dates.

Disclose your E-3 status in outreach

State upfront that you hold Australian citizenship and are eligible for E-3 sponsorship rather than H-1B. Surgical hiring managers often assume all international candidates require lottery entry, and clarifying this early removes the most common reason they disengage.

Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service early

Once you have a conditional offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. For reconstructive surgeons, the specialty occupation documentation is detailed, having a dedicated E-3 expert manage it reduces back-and-forth with your employer's HR team.

Align your consulate appointment with credentialing timelines

U.S. hospital privileging and state medical licensing take months after your visa is issued. Book your consulate appointment as early as possible so your E-3 stamp doesn't sit idle while credentialing catches up and delays your actual start date.

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Reconstructive Surgeon E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find reconstructive surgeon jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3-eligible roles in the U.S. Reconstructive surgeon positions that qualify as specialty occupations appear alongside employer sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have an established track record with work visa filings rather than cold-applying and hoping HR understands the E-3.

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 reconstructive surgery qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?

Yes. Reconstructive surgery requires at minimum a medical degree followed by specialist surgical training, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. USCIS consistently treats physician and surgeon roles as qualifying specialty occupations. Your FRACS or equivalent specialist credential supports that classification.

How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for reconstructive surgeons?

The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, so there is no lottery and no annual gamble on selection. H-1B requires registration and a lottery draw, meaning surgeons can wait years before securing a slot. For Australian reconstructive surgeons, the E-3 is a direct path: job offer, LCA certification, consulate appointment, and you're working.

Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a reconstructive surgeon in the U.S.?

Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before or promptly after starting. Unlike H-1B portability, E-3 doesn't carry a formal transfer mechanism, so plan the transition carefully. If your current visa stamp is still valid and reflects the new employer's details, some consulates accept a new LCA without requiring a new stamp, confirm with a qualified expert before acting.

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