E-3 Sponsorship Jobs

If you're an Australian national looking to work in the U.S., the E-3 visa is your most accessible path. Designed for specialty occupation workers, it functions similarly to the H-1B but with no lottery and an annual cap of 10,500 that has never been exhausted. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application before you apply, and you can renew the E-3 indefinitely in two-year increments at a U.S. consulate.

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Overview

Open Jobs149,080+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type84% On-site
Salary Range$107K – $228K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsWalmart

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Amazon.com
Technical Program Manager
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Technical Program Manager
Amazon.com
North Reading, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$148,700/yr - $201,200/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon Web Services
Senior Applied Scientist
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Senior Applied Scientist
Amazon Web Services
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$167,100/yr - $260,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Doctorate

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Amazon.com
Accounting Manager
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Accounting Manager
Amazon.com
Boston, Massachusetts
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$95,400/yr - $163,200/yr
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5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon Web Services
Sr. Solutions Architect
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Sr. Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
Boston, Massachusetts
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Cloud Engineering
Business Development
$153,600/yr - $207,800/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Master's

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Sr. Solutions Architect
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Sr. Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
Chicago, Illinois
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Business Development
Project Management
$153,600/yr - $207,800/yr
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8+ yrs exp.
Master's

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How to Get E-3 Sponsorship

Target employers already familiar with E-3

Companies that have sponsored E-3 visas before understand the process and are far more likely to do it again. Filter for Australian-founded companies or U.S. firms with Australian offices, as internal familiarity reduces friction significantly.

Tech and finance hire E-3 holders at scale

Software engineering, data science, financial analysis, and consulting roles in the U.S. regularly sponsor E-3 visas. These industries treat Australian talent as a known quantity and have legal infrastructure already set up for visa sponsorship.

The LCA is your employer's first step

Before your visa application, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the federal government. Understanding this gives you a realistic timeline: add two to four weeks before your consulate appointment can even be scheduled.

No lottery means you can start any time of year

Unlike the H-1B, the E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap that gets exhausted. You can apply for roles and begin the sponsorship process any month, which removes the urgency of applying only during specific windows.

Your degree field must match your job title

E-3 eligibility requires a specialty occupation tied to a specific field of study. A marketing degree supports a marketing role, not a software engineering one. Employers will ask about this fit before committing to sponsorship.

Look for employers with a verified E-3 sponsorship history

Look for employers with a verified sponsorship history — companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for E-3 workers before understand the process and are far more likely to sponsor again. Targeting confirmed sponsors dramatically improves your response rate and time to offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for an E-3 visa?

The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens. You must be going to the U.S. to work in a specialty occupation, which generally requires at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific field of study related to the job. The employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, and you must demonstrate the necessary credentials to perform the role.

How is the E-3 different from the H-1B?

The E-3 is exclusive to Australians and has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, meaning there is no lottery and visas are available year-round. Unlike H-1B, E-3 applications can be processed directly at a U.S. consulate abroad without a prior USCIS petition, making the process faster. E-3 is renewable indefinitely in two-year increments, compared to H-1B's six-year limit before extensions require a green card in progress.

Can I apply for an E-3 while already in the U.S.?

Yes. If you are already in the U.S. on another nonimmigrant status, you can apply to change status to E-3 through USCIS rather than applying at a consulate. However, many Australians find it more straightforward to apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia or a third country, as the process is often faster. Consular processing typically takes a few weeks with a valid job offer and LCA.

Can an E-3 visa lead to a green card?

The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, but holding one does not prevent you from pursuing permanent residency. Your employer can file an EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant petition on your behalf while you maintain E-3 status. Australians face much shorter green card wait times than applicants from India or China, making the transition to permanent residency more achievable within a reasonable timeframe.

How do I find E-3 visa sponsorship jobs?

Migrate Mate filters job listings by E-3 sponsorship so Australian nationals can identify employers willing to hire on this visa. Because the E-3 requires no lottery and is low-cost for employers, many companies that would not sponsor an H-1B are open to E-3 sponsorship. Highlighting your Australian citizenship and E-3 eligibility early in conversations with U.S. recruiters can significantly increase your response rates.

What is the prevailing wage for E-3 sponsorship jobs?

E-3 employers must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor before you apply for the visa, attesting that they will pay you at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. The prevailing wage is set by the DOL based on the job title, geographic area, and experience level, and it ensures employers are not using visa sponsorship to undercut U.S. wages. You can look up current prevailing wage rates using the OFLC Wage Search page.

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