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

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated September 13, 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 20,424 live E-3 jobs across these 10 metros as of September 13, 2026, updated daily. E-3 has no lottery and renews indefinitely, so the main constraint is a qualifying offer and the consular step.

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 4,858 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 Software Engineering roles, with employers like JPMorganChase, Amazon.com, and New York University posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Software Engineering
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Consulting & Strategy
    Open E-3 roles in New York
    Business Development Specialist
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Business Tax Expert
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Chief of Staff
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Lead, SMC Revenue Growth
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Director of Front Office
    New York, New York · On-site
    Apply
    See all 4,858 E-3 jobs in New York
  2. 02

    San Francisco, California

    San Francisco has 3,101 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, University of California, San Francisco, and Rippling 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 Product Designer
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Senior Accounting Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Group Product Marketing Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Program Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Senior Commercial Counsel
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    See all 3,101 E-3 jobs in San Francisco
  3. 03

    Seattle, Washington

    Seattle lists 2,488 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, TikTok, and Apple posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Software Engineering
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Technical Program Management
    • Cloud & DevOps
    Open E-3 roles in Seattle
    Market Financial Center Manager
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Design Verification Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Tech Lead Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Business Tax Expert
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Creator Policy & Programs Manager
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    See all 2,488 E-3 jobs in Seattle
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  5. 04

    Austin, Texas

    There are 2,252 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
    Sr. Relationship Manager
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    SAP GTS Consultant
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Assistant Category Manager
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Marketing Technology Application Product Management
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    CPU PD Implementation Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    See all 2,252 E-3 jobs in Austin
  6. 05

    Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago shows 1,779 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 Capgemini, Huron Consulting Group, and JPMorganChase posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Consulting & Strategy
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Technical Program Management
    Open E-3 roles in Chicago
    Wealth Management Client Associate
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Sr. Relationship Manager
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Product Technology M&A Senior Associate
    Chicago, Illinois · Hybrid
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    Senior Client Partner
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Senior Manager Data Engineer
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    See all 1,779 E-3 jobs in Chicago
  7. 06

    Dallas, Texas

    Dallas has 1,414 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in Dallas concentrates in Project & Program Management, Nursing, and Healthcare Administration roles, with employers like UT Southwestern Medical Center, Photon, and Capgemini posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Science & Research
    • Physicians & Surgeons
    Open E-3 roles in Dallas
    Pediatric Psych Registered Nurse
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Materials Technician
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Senior Counsel, Medical Risk Management
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
    Apply
    Court Liaison (Social Worker, LMSW)
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Research Assistant I
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    See all 1,414 E-3 jobs in Dallas
  8. 07

    Los Angeles, California

    Los Angeles lists 1,283 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 UCLA Health, TikTok, and Netflix posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Consulting & Strategy
    • Marketing
    • Software Engineering
    Open E-3 roles in Los Angeles
    Staff Research Associate 1
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    UX Researcher
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Project Coordinator
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Creator Activations Manager
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Commercial Counsel
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
    Apply
    See all 1,283 E-3 jobs in Los Angeles
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  10. 08

    Cupertino, California

    There are 1,181 live E-3 jobs in Cupertino on Migrate Mate.

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

    Roles hiring now

    • Software Engineering
    • Engineering (Non-Software)
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Project & Program Management
    • Technical Program Management
    Open E-3 roles in Cupertino
    Silicon Validation Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Sr Software Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Screening & Integration Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    RF System Integration Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Staff Software Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    See all 1,181 E-3 jobs in Cupertino
  11. 09

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Atlanta shows 1,045 open E-3 roles on Migrate Mate.

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

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Consulting & Strategy
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Technical Program Management
    Open E-3 roles in Atlanta
    Strategic Money Specialist
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Construction Project Manager
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Associate
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Group Product Marketing Manager
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    OneStream Manager
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    See all 1,045 E-3 jobs in Atlanta
  12. 10

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Boston has 1,023 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate.

    E-3 hiring in Boston concentrates in Project & Program Management, Science & Research, and Healthcare Administration roles, with employers like Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and CVS Health posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Science & Research
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Business Development
    • Nursing
    Open E-3 roles in Boston
    Senior Clinical Research Project Manager
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
    Apply
    Practice Administrator
    Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid
    Apply
    Sr. Director, Engineering
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
    Apply
    Private Equity M&A – Junior Associate
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
    Apply
    Strategic Business Development Manager
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
    Apply
    See all 1,023 E-3 jobs in Boston

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 4,858 live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by San Francisco (3,101) and Seattle (2,488). Across the 10 metros on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 20,424 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.