✨ 2021 E-3 VISA (LCA) REPORT + INFOGRAPHIC ✨
An employer who wants to hire an Australian on an E-3 visa must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The LCA data is publicly accessible via the DOL. We’ve analyzed the 2021 calendar year data to bring you insights on the E-3 visa LCAs.
It’s important to note that the insights presented are based on the LCA data not the actual approved E-3 visa data. However, the insights provide indications as to the state of Australians and E-3 visas throughout 2021.
Disclaimer: The data provided herein was obtained directly from public facing Department of Labor statistics and related information. In no way does Aussie Recruit or its affiliated entities take any responsibility for its accuracy. Furthermore, nothing contained within or available via this database should be considered legal advice. Should you need visa assistance, please contact a licensed professional.
✨ INSIGHT #1: POST PANDEMIC BOUNCE BACK, U.S. COMPANIES ARE STARTING TO SPONSOR MORE AUSTRALIANS ON E-3 VISAS
With the rise of Covid in 2020 and the devastating effects worldwide, hiring in the U.S. was rapidly impacted and many companies stopped hiring immediately.
Throughout 2020 there was a surge of Australians in the U.S. contacting Aussie Recruit for new job opportunities as a result of layoffs and fear of losing jobs.
Fast forward to 2021, the number of E-3 visa LCAs filed picked back up and steadily increased over the course of the year.
Companies working with Aussie Recruit are rapidly expanding their teams and want to hire Australian talent on E-3 visas. An increasing number of companies are reaching out to Aussie Recruit to help with hiring.
✨ INSIGHT #2: MORE THAN 50% OF E-3 VISA LCAs FILED WERE FOR AUSTRALIANS TO WORK IN NEW YORK OR CALIFORNIA
When filing an E-3 visa LCA, companies state the expected worksite location for the Australian employee in the U.S.
This data provides us with insights into where Australians may be working in the U.S. once they obtain their E-3 visa and commence their position.
Here are the top 10 worksite states for certified E-3 visa LCAs filed in 2021.
New York
California
Washington
Texas
Illinois
New Jersey
Florida
Colorado
Massachusetts
Georgia
Aussie Recruit helps companies and candidates in these markets in addition to other cities across the U.S. Aussie Recruit has seen a significant increase in the number of companies open to remote workers in the U.S. Click here to hear about job opportunities at E-3 visa friendly companies across the U.S.
✨ INSIGHT #3: E-3 VISAS ARE READILY AVAILABLE FOR AUSTRALIANS (UNLIKE THE OVERSUBSCRIBED H-1B) AND HAVE A HIGH APPROVAL RATE
There are 10,500 new E-3 visas available for Australians every year, and in recent years less than 50% have been utilized. Further, in 2021 over 95% of E-3 visa LCAs filed were certified (approved).
Approximately 40% of these certified E-3 visa LCAs were for new employment vs continued employment.
The E-3 visa is massively under-utilized, yet provides U.S. employers with a quick solution to employ highly skilled talent in a competitive marketplace.
Aussie Recruit connects U.S. companies with Australia’s top talent already in the U.S., or looking to work in the U.S. Click here to hire Australians in the U.S.
✨ INSIGHT #4: NEW YORK IS FOR FINANCE PROFESSIONALS AND CALIFORNIA, ESPECIALLY THE BAY AREA, IS FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS - WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT?
When completing the LCA, an employer selects from certain Occupational titles. The Occupational title is like a job category. E.g. For the Occupational title Marketing Manager, actual job titles may include (but not limited to) Account Supervisor, Brand Manager, Business Development Manager and Marketing Manager.
Here are the top 5 job categories in New York and California, for certified E-3 visa LCAs filed in 2021.
In New York
Financial Analysts
Marketing Managers
Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
Lawyers
Software Developers, Applications
In California
Software Developers, Applications
Marketing Managers
General & Operations Manager
Software Developers, Systems Software
Financial Analysts
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Source: LCA disclosure data from the United States Department of Labor. Prior to filing an E-3 petition with the USCIS or an E-3 application with the Department of State, an employer must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor.
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