
For Australians Searching for an Alternative to the Competitive H-1B Visa, the E-3 Specialty Occupat
by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. E-3 visas were created for nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia for temporary employment in specialty occupations. For citizens of Australia, E-3 visa is an alternative to the competitive H-1B visa. This specialty occupation visa, which was created by law by President Bush in 2005 in Section 501 of the REAL ID Act, is solely for for nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia. Eligibility for the E-3 visa requires (1) theoretical and practica