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E-3 Visa VP Of Operations Jobs

VP of Operations roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, operations management, or industrial engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian operations leaders targeting senior U.S. roles.

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Open Jobs257+
Work Type82% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Brown University Health
VP Chief Medical Officer
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Brown University Health
New 14h ago
VP Chief Medical Officer
Brown University Health
East Providence, Rhode Island
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Morgan Stanley
Operational Risk & Resilience - VP
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Morgan Stanley
New 20h ago
Operational Risk & Resilience - VP
Morgan Stanley
New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Compliance & Risk
Business Strategy
$150k - $250k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Korn Ferry
System VP, Business Development
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Added 1d ago
System VP, Business Development
Korn Ferry
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Partnerships & Business Development
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Business Strategy
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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LexisNexis Risk Solutions
VP of Sales
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Added 2d ago
VP of Sales
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Texas
Sales
Account Management
Enterprise Sales
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$144k - $412k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Kerry
VP - Global Commercial Head
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Kerry
Added 3d ago
VP - Global Commercial Head
Kerry
Connecticut
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Marketing
Product Management
Project & Program Management
$215k - $353k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in VP Of Operations

Align your degree to the role

U.S. consular officers assess whether your qualification directly supports the VP of Operations title. A degree in business administration, supply chain, or industrial engineering strengthens your case far more than a general degree paired with experience alone.

Target companies with existing LCA history

Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for operations leadership titles. Prior LCA activity signals an employer understands the E-3 visa process and won't stall at the offer stage.

Get your offer letter E-3 ready

Your offer letter must specify the role as a specialty occupation, state the wage meets DOL prevailing wage levels, and confirm full-time employment. Missing any of these details forces a rewrite and delays your LCA filing with DOL.

Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process

VP of Operations sponsors often have HR teams unfamiliar with E-3 LCA requirements. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so neither you nor your employer wastes time navigating DOL's FLAG portal from scratch.

Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. interviewers

A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes. Include a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization if your interviewer's HR team raises the equivalency question before sponsorship is confirmed.

Negotiate sponsorship before accepting the offer

Raise E-3 sponsorship explicitly during final offer negotiations, not after signing. Employers typically cover LCA costs and the I-129 filing fee for senior operations hires, but this needs to be agreed in writing before your start date is set.

E-3 Visa VP Of Operations: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find VP of Operations jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?

Use Migrate Mate to search VP of Operations roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't surface visa sponsorship status accurately for senior operations roles, so you end up applying to positions where the employer has never considered E-3 and isn't prepared to file. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active sponsorship intent for Australian nationals.

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 VP of Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?

Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as business administration, operations management, supply chain, or industrial engineering. Generic operations roles where any degree is acceptable may not qualify. The consular officer reviews the job description and your credentials together, so specificity in the offer letter matters.

How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for VP of Operations roles?

The E-3 is exclusively available to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, unlike the H-1B visa which is subject to a randomised cap selection each April. For a VP of Operations hire, employers can file an E-3 LCA with DOL and proceed to consular appointment within weeks, rather than waiting through an H-1B lottery cycle that could delay a start date by 12 months or more.

Can my employer sponsor my E-3 if they've never done it before?

Yes. There's no prior sponsorship requirement for employers. The employer needs to file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying the prevailing wage is met, then you attend a consular interview in Australia. Many mid-size operations employers encounter E-3 for the first time with an Australian candidate, so being prepared to guide your HR team through the steps is often part of the process.