Applying for an E3 visa to work in the USA

Australia benefits from a special agreement with the US allowing its citizens to acquire a fast-track visa for employment in the USA. Referred to as the E3 visa, this program permits qualified individuals to secure a job offer from a US firm and subsequently receive a renewable work visa valid for two years for themselves and their dependents.

E3 visa to the USA

Many Australian business owners opt to establish a US-based company that will then hire them for a work opportunity in the USA. While this approach is valid, it is essential to ensure that all procedures are correctly followed to meet various authenticity requirements.

Because of the complexity, we recommend that you engage an experienced immigration lawyer to assist with the details you need in order to be prepared for your embassy interview.

When establishing a US company, entrepreneurs need to find a balance between meeting the visa requirements of the US Department of Immigration and creating a tax structure that complies with the Internal Revenue Service. Gingerbread Tax can assist by forming a Limited Liability Company that allows the entrepreneur full ownership while delegating operational control to a trusted colleague for managing employment contracts.

This division of responsibilities is crucial to prevent self-authorization of employment documents. Despite this arrangement, the entrepreneur can still benefit from the LLC's profits on their personal tax return. A well-drafted single-member - manager managed operating agreement formalizes this arrangement. For more information on this process, please get in touch with us.