Dual-qualified
Admitted in New York and Australia. One jurisdictional owner, one engagement.
Australian-American immigration practice
E-3 visa lawyer for Australians.
Your E-3, mapped.
Productized flat-fee E-3 visa work for Australians moving to the US. Dual-qualified counsel in New York and Australia. No retainer, no hourly billing, no surprises.
A$300 for one hour. Paid when you book. No commitment to the application. The 15-minute call is free.
+1 (347) 746-3481
Flat fees
From AUD $4,250. Quoted up-front in both currencies. No hourly billing.
Fast turnaround
Timing follows the consulate or USCIS. Premium processing is available where USCIS offers it.
What we handle
Productized E-3 services
E-3 Essentials
$2,750 USD · A$4,250
Clean cases. Standard specialty occupation. Most software engineering and finance roles.
E-3 Complex
$4,500 USD · A$6,950
3-year degrees, work-experience-in-lieu, prior refusals, borderline specialty roles.
Change of Status
$3,750 USD · A$5,800
Already in the US on F-1, H-1B, J-1 or L-1? Switch to E-3 without leaving the country.
E-3 Renewal
$1,950 USD · A$3,000
Same-employer renewal. Either consular renewal in Australia or I-129 extension via USCIS.
Library
Guides and LCA reports
Long-form E-3 guides, and quarterly reports on public DOL Labor Condition Application filings.
Guides
The basics
The complete E-3 visa guide for Australians (2026)
A practical reference for Australians on eligibility, process, costs, and strategy for the US E-3 visa.
Applying & renewing
The E-3 visa application process: step-by-step (2026)
Week-by-week E-3 visa process from job offer to interview, with DIY and lawyer-supported pathways.
Applying & renewing
How Long Does the E-3 Visa Take? The Complete 2026 Timeline
A practical timeline guide for the E-3 visa — how long initial applications, change of status, renewals, and employer changes actually take in 2026. Includes worked-backward planning from your target start date.
Strategy
E-3 221(g) refusal and the Technology Alert List: what to do next
What a 221(g) refusal means for an E-3 applicant in Australia, how administrative processing and the Technology Alert List work, and what to do next.
Status changes
The 2025 US visa revocation wave: what E-3 holders and other Australians in America need to know
An evidence-led analysis of the 2025 visa revocation surge, what INA § 221(i) means for E-3 holders, and how Australians should plan travel, status, and reapplication strategy.
Strategy
Do I Need a Lawyer for the E-3 Visa? An Honest Decision Framework
When E-3 self-filing makes sense, when it doesn't, and how to decide. Includes the specific case characteristics that make DIY viable, the red flags that mean you genuinely need counsel, and the cost-benefit math.
Strategy
E-3 visa vs H-1B: the complete comparison for Australians
A practical comparison of E-3 and H-1B options for Australians with US job offers.
Applying & renewing
How Much Does an E-3 Visa Cost in 2026? Government Fees, Lawyer Fees, and the Total Budget
A complete breakdown of E-3 visa costs in 2026 — MRV fee, the new $250 Visa Integrity Fee, USCIS petition fees, premium processing, legal fees, and what an Australian (or their employer) should actually budget for.
Strategy
From E-3 to Green Card: The Pathways, the Intent Paradox, and the Timing Strategy
A comprehensive guide for Australian E-3 holders pursuing US permanent residence — the EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-2 PERM, EB-3, marriage-based, and EB-5 pathways, the nonimmigrant intent paradox, and how to time the transition without breaking your E-3.
Applying & renewing
Renewing Your E-3 Visa in 2026: Consular Renewal vs I-129 Extension
A practical guide to renewing your E-3 visa after the September 2025 changes — when to choose consular renewal at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, when to extend via Form I-129 with USCIS, and how to plan the trip and timing.
Applying & renewing
Third-Country E-3 Visa Processing in 2026: What Changed, What Still Works, and When to Try It
Australian E-3 holders used to renew at convenient consulates like London, Toronto, and Vancouver. The September 2025 directive substantially restricted this. Here's what's still possible, what isn't, and how to think about residence-based applications.
Status changes
E-3 Change of Status from Inside the US: F-1, H-1B, J-1, and the Pathways That Work
How to change to E-3 status from F-1 OPT, H-1B, J-1, L-1, or other status without leaving the US — when it works, when it doesn't, and the source-visa-specific traps to avoid.
Status changes
USCIS has proposed ending the 60-day grace period after an E-3 job ends
DHS has proposed deleting the 60-day grace period after an E-3 job ends. The rule is not in effect. What would change, and what still applies.
The basics
E-3 specialty occupation: how consuls actually decide
What makes a job qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes, how consular officers actually apply the test, and where marketing, sales, and project-management roles run into trouble.
California
E-3 visa lawyer for Australians in California
Federal E-3 counsel for a California job. Based in Los Angeles. Not a California law office.
LCA reports
2026 Q3
The Q3 filing drop was a mix shift, not a wage reset
FY2026 Q3 DOL disclosure data: E-3 LCA filings fell 6% as software and management roles cooled, while the median offered wage held near $150,000.
2026 Q2
What 2026-Q2 LCA data says about the E-3 market
Public DOL LCA data shows where E-3 sponsorship demand is concentrated, which roles command high wages, and what employers should plan around.
2026 Q1
Quarterly DOL LCA analysis: 2026-Q1
Quarterly analysis of public DOL LCA filing data with methodology caveats.
LCA
The Labor Condition Application (LCA) for E-3 Visas: A Deep Dive for Employers
A practical and legally accurate guide to the Form ETA-9035 Labor Condition Application — the four attestations, the prevailing-wage system, the public access file, and where E-3 LCAs typically fail.
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