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Top 10 U.S. Cities With the Most E-3 Jobs

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 30, 2026 · 4 min read

The U.S. cities with the most E-3 jobs are led by New York, San Francisco, and Seattle, the metros with the highest concentration of live E-3 openings. Migrate Mate is tracking 23,871 live E-3 jobs across these 10 metros as of July 30, 2026, updated daily. E-3 has no lottery and renews indefinitely, so the main constraint is a qualifying offer and the consular step.

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Which U.S. cities have the most E-3 jobs?

Ranked by live E-3 jobs in each metro on Migrate Mate, updated daily

Editor’s note

How this list is ranked

These metros are ranked by how many E-3 jobs are live on Migrate Mate right now, so the list reflects where E-3 hiring is concentrated today rather than historical government filings. Counts change daily. A larger metro means more employers and more openings to work through, but confirm the specific role fits and that you are eligible before you apply.

  1. 01

    New York, New York

    New York leads with 6,536 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any metro on this list.

    E-3 hiring in New York concentrates in Project & Program Management, Business Development, and Data Science & Analytics roles, with employers like JPMorganChase, Columbia University, and Amazon.com posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Consulting & Strategy
    • Software Engineering
    Open E-3 roles in New York
    Partner Development Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Department Administrator
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Digital Marketing Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Senior Director, Software Engineering
    New York, New York · On-site
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    IBK Onboarding Support Team, AVP
    New York, New York · On-site
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    See all 6,536 E-3 jobs in New York
  2. 02

    San Francisco, California

    San Francisco has 3,800 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in San Francisco concentrates in Software Engineering, Project & Program Management, and Data Science & Analytics roles, with employers like OpenAI, Rippling, and Anthropic posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Software Engineering
    • Project & Program Management
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Business Development
    • Technical Program Management
    Open E-3 roles in San Francisco
    Senior Project Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Staff Technical Program Manager
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Manager II, Engineering
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Strategic Finance, Sr Associate
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Visual Designer
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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  3. 03

    Seattle, Washington

    Seattle lists 2,707 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in Seattle concentrates in Project & Program Management, Software Engineering, and Data Science & Analytics roles, with employers like Amazon.com, University Of Washington, and TikTok posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Software Engineering
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Technical Program Management
    • Consulting & Strategy
    Open E-3 roles in Seattle
    Veterinary Assistant
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Content Designer III
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Manager II, Engineering
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Protective Relaying Engineer - Lead Professional
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Principal Project Manager Rail Systems
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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  5. 04

    Austin, Texas

    There are 2,592 live E-3 jobs in Austin on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in Austin concentrates in Engineering (Non-Software), Project & Program Management, and Software Engineering roles, with employers like Apple, Amazon.com, and The University of Texas at Austin posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Engineering (Non-Software)
    • Project & Program Management
    • Software Engineering
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Technical Program Management
    Open E-3 roles in Austin
    Global Supply Manager
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Java Developer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Sr. Account Executive
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    TEST ENGINEER L1
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Content Moderator
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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  6. 05

    Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago shows 2,116 open E-3 roles on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in Chicago concentrates in Project & Program Management, Business Development, and Consulting & Strategy roles, with employers like Huron Consulting Group, JPMorganChase, and University of Chicago posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Consulting & Strategy
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Sales
    Open E-3 roles in Chicago
    Senior Software Development Engineer
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Paralegal II
    Chicago, Illinois · Hybrid
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    IT Change Strategy & Learning Design Manager
    Chicago, Illinois · Hybrid
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    Experienced Associate – Investment Banking
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    HRS Project Manager
    Chicago, Illinois · Remote
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    See all 2,116 E-3 jobs in Chicago
  7. 06

    Los Angeles, California

    Los Angeles has 1,302 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in Los Angeles concentrates in Project & Program Management, Business Development, and Consulting & Strategy roles, with employers like TikTok, Netflix, and Riot Games posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Consulting & Strategy
    • Software Engineering
    • Marketing
    Open E-3 roles in Los Angeles
    Laboratory Assistant I
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Clinical Informatics Specialist
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Workforce Management Supervisor
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Research Assistant
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Sr. Relationship Manager/BDO - Global Commercial Banking
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    See all 1,302 E-3 jobs in Los Angeles
  8. 07

    San Jose, California

    San Jose lists 1,268 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in San Jose concentrates in Software Engineering, Data Science & Analytics, and Project & Program Management roles, with employers like Adobe, TikTok, and ByteDance posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Software Engineering
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Project & Program Management
    • AI & Machine Learning
    • Technical Program Management
    Open E-3 roles in San Jose
    Senior Legal Specialist
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    HR Specialist
    San Jose, California · Hybrid
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    Product Lifecycle New Product Project Manager
    San Jose, California · Hybrid
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    Contingent Workforce Governance Lead
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Executive Assistant
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    See all 1,268 E-3 jobs in San Jose

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  10. 08

    Cupertino, California

    There are 1,257 live E-3 jobs in Cupertino on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in Cupertino concentrates in Software Engineering, Engineering (Non-Software), and Project & Program Management roles, with employers like Apple, Amazon.com, and Amazon Web Services posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Software Engineering
    • Engineering (Non-Software)
    • Project & Program Management
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Technical Program Management
    Open E-3 roles in Cupertino
    DEVOPS LEAD L2
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Lead Firmware Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Camera Framework Tooling Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Business Insights Lead, Conversational Experiences
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Senior Privacy Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    See all 1,257 E-3 jobs in Cupertino
  11. 09

    Santa Clara, California

    Santa Clara shows 1,164 open E-3 roles on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in Santa Clara concentrates in Software Engineering, Engineering (Non-Software), and Data Science & Analytics roles, with employers like NVIDIA, Palo Alto Networks, and Apple posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Software Engineering
    • Engineering (Non-Software)
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Technical Program Management
    • Cloud & DevOps
    Open E-3 roles in Santa Clara
    Senior Director, Technical Program Manager
    Santa Clara, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Manager, Storage Production Engineering
    Santa Clara, California · Remote
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    Technical Program Manager
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Principal Data Automation Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Program Manager
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    See all 1,164 E-3 jobs in Santa Clara
  12. 10

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Atlanta has 1,129 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in Atlanta concentrates in Project & Program Management, Business Development, and Technical Program Management roles, with employers like Capgemini, Google, and Intuit posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Technical Program Management
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Software Engineering
    Open E-3 roles in Atlanta
    Plumbing Engineering Consultant
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
    Apply
    Lead Electrical Engineer
    Atlanta, Georgia · Hybrid
    Apply
    Vice President – Investment Banking, Business & Technology Services
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Experienced Analyst
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Sr Finance Manager
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    See all 1,129 E-3 jobs in Atlanta

How the E-3 visa works

E-3 sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, you apply at a U.S. consulate; initial E-3 does not require a USCIS petition, though a change of status from within the U.S. uses Form I-129.

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Top E-3 Cities: Frequently Asked Questions

Which U.S. cities have the most E-3 jobs?

New York leads, with 6,536 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by San Francisco (3,800) and Seattle (2,707). Across the 10 metros on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 23,871 live E-3 jobs, updated daily.

Who qualifies for E-3 sponsorship?

E-3 eligibility is limited to Australian citizens who have a U.S. job offer in a specialty occupation, meaning the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, and the applicant then applies for the visa at a U.S. consulate. Spouses of E-3 holders can apply for work authorization as E-3D dependents.

Can my spouse or family work on E-3?

An E-3 spouse (E-3D) can apply for work authorization and work in the U.S.; E-3 children can live and study but cannot work.

How does E-3 compare to H-1B?

Unlike H-1B, E-3 has no lottery, so selection is not a barrier. The trade-off is eligibility: H-1B is open to any specialty occupation worldwide, while E-3 is limited to specific nationalities or roles. If you qualify for E-3, it is often the faster and more predictable route; if you do not, H-1B may be the only option.

How much does E-3 sponsorship cost?

The employer pays the required government fees, not the candidate. Base fees run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the employer and processing speed, plus legal costs. Fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current figure with USCIS before you rely on it.

How do I find a E-3 job in these cities?

To find an E-3 job, search Migrate Mate for roles posted by employers with verified E-3 Labor Condition Application filing history, searchable by city and role type. Many E-3 openings are in technology, finance, engineering, and healthcare, with roles concentrated in major metros but sometimes available as hybrid or remote positions that allow you to relocate after visa approval. Once you have a job offer, your employer files the Labor Condition Application and you apply at a U.S. consulate.

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