For more than 20 years, the E-3 visa has been overshadowed by the H-1B. Yet this treaty-based pathway gives U.S. employers faster, more affordable access to skilled Australian professionals - with 10,500 visas available annually and fewer than half being used. It’s an untapped hiring advantage hiding in plain sight.
How to Answer the “Do You Need Visa Sponsorship” Question And Keep The Interview Moving Forward
If you’re an Australian interviewing for roles in the U.S., you’ll likely be asked: “Do you need visa sponsorship?” It seems like a simple question but your answer can shape the entire conversation. In this post, I’ll show you a better way to respond. One that keeps the dialogue going, gives you space to explain the E-3 visa, and helps you move forward with confidence.
Turn your Australian-style CV into an Americanized Resume to get those interviews!
I review thousands of CVs and resumes from Australians wanting to work in America and constantly see the same mistakes made. I made these too! In America you need to use a US-style resume to score interviews. Get started with these 5 quick tips!
You might have heard of the prevailing wage.
The prevailing wage tool is a free online salary tool. This tool helps Australians understand their US market value.
Most U.S. based companies and recruiters don’t know about the special E-3 visa for Australians. As a result, talented Australians are far too often rejected from job opportunities as they are placed in a “need sponsorship” category.
Tell recruiters the E-3 visa is similar to the TN, and get them out of the H-1B headspace. Hopefully you’ll start to get more traction with interviews.
