Aviezer

> aviezer wrote:
> >>Just to keep spirits high - I received my E-3 visa this morning (It
> >>looks very nice ). On the intent to return home - Its an E visa,
> >>so
> >>you don't really need to. It is very easy!!!! You'll all be fine!
> >
> >
> > I had my 2nd E3 visa interview this morning (this time in my home
> > country). The consular officer was very very nice. The interview was
> > 20-
> > 25 minutes with a lot of small talk.
> > As for the intent to return home, he did not request any documents
> > to
> > prove this intent, he simply said "you are aware that this visa
> > requires
> > you to return home". I then offered to submit documents, but he said
> > he
> > doesn't any, things I have said are enough.
> > Later in the friendly conversation he said "well soon maybe you'll
> > have
> > another passport" I replied that isn't my intention. So he then said
> > "right answer"
> > I should be getting my passport back in a few days with the E3 visa.
> > Good luck to the rest that are on the right track!
> Good for you!
> Can you give any advice on what to do when you arrive in the US with
> this visa. What is the procedure for obtaining a SSN under these
> circumstances?
> Brett.

OK guys, I arrived in the U.S. with the E3 - "piece of cake".
Either the POE didn't know what the visa was and didn't care, or he was
updated on it. In any case, no trick questions, or anything like that.
He asked what my occupation is and how long I plan to stay. That's it.
You should all be fine.
No documents were needed at all,just passport and I-94, although I did
have them all with me just incase.

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Jaj

> Hi, sorry for being off the thread, but while being on the topic, have
> anyone heard when USCIS will be processing transfers from H1B to E3.
> We're planning to wait until end of Dec and if we don't hear anything
> we would probably apply at the Vancouver consulate. For the person who
> got the visa at this consulate, did you have to show the 'original'
> copies of your education certifcations (ie, Bach degree).
> Colin - when you went for your interview, did you have to show the
> 'original' copy of your marriage certificate in order for them to
> stamp your E3D visa?
> Your reply would be much appreciated! Rosa

If you already have a H1B then why would you want to transfer to E3?
Just curious.



Jeremy

Laoniu

> Has anyone applied for and received the certified LCA from the
> Department of Labor? If so please post the date that it was sent and
> date received.
> I am waiting to get the cert. LCA back from DOL, tracking info showed
> that they received it on 9/26
> Someone here mentioned that previous employment has to be in
> Australia, where did you hear/read this from? Non of the E3
> requirements I've read so far mentioned this.

Can anyone confirm whether the faxed LCA 9035 is acceptable? Due to
rather tight time line, I want to let the lawyer fax the form to me.
Thanks

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Jbedi

> Can anyone confirm whether the faxed LCA 9035 is acceptable? Due to
> rather tight time line, I want to let the lawyer fax the form to me.
> Thanks

Ditto in the same boat. The DOL only faxed it to my employer.

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Thesonofdad

> Ditto in the same boat. The DOL only faxed it to my employer.

Yeah thats fine...I submitted a faxed copy.

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Laoniu

> OK guys, I arrived in the U.S. with the E3 - "piece of cake".
> Either the POE didn't know what the visa was and didn't care, or he
> was updated on it. In any case, no trick questions, or anything like
> that.
> He asked what my occupation is and how long I plan to stay. That's it.
> You should all be fine.
> No documents were needed at all,just passport and I-94, although I
> did have them all with me just incase.

Hi, can someone pls tell briefly about tax rate in the US? For example,
if you have a salary of US$100,000, how much tax you have to pay
(assuming you work in California?
This might be off the topic of this thread a bit. Sorry for that as i
dunt have know much about US.

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Cafa123

> Hi, can someone pls tell briefly about tax rate in the US? For
> example, if you have a salary of US$100,000, how much tax you have to
> pay (assuming you work in California?
> This might be off the topic of this thread a bit. Sorry for that as i
> dunt have know much about US.

Why worry about tax? For the record it will be lower that in Au. The
thing you do need to consider is the relative cost of living. There are
a number of web sites that allow you to compare the major cities of the
world - try google and Cost of living international and have some fun.

My personal view is that there is about a 20% advantage due to tax alone
between going from Sydney to San Fran assuming a base rate of $150AU. Of
course it depends on are you considered a US or a AU tax resident. If AU
then there can be no tax advantage as any 'under' taxation in the US
will be taxed under the RTO - sorry if you are a AU citizen (assume you
are to get the E3) then you are taxed on worldwide income. There are
probably some interesting ways of avoiding this, but you may wish to
return one day and that bill along with penalty and interest payments IS
going to hurt.

have fun.
Colin.

Jbedi

> Why worry about tax? For the record it will be lower that in Au. The
> thing you do need to consider is the relative cost of living. There
> are a number of web sites that allow you to compare the major cities
> of the world - try google and Cost of living international and have
> some fun.
> My personal view is that there is about a 20% advantage due to tax
> alone between going from Sydney to San Fran assuming a base rate of
> $150AU. Of course it depends on are you considered a US or a AU tax
> resident. If AU then there can be no tax advantage as any 'under'
> taxation in the US will be taxed under the RTO - sorry if you are a AU
> citizen (assume you are to get the E3) then you are taxed on worldwide
> income. There are probably some interesting ways of avoiding this, but
> you may wish to return one day and that bill along with penalty and
> interest payments IS going to hurt.
> have fun.
> Colin.

Hi Colin,

Can you explain bit more of the base rate of $150AU... Really don't know
what you mean.

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Cafa123

> Hi Colin,
> Can you explain bit more of the base rate of $150AU... Really don't
> know what you mean.

based on $150,000 PA $au. It will depend on where your base salary is.
Also if you are a US tax payer the nyou do not have to have SGC
deducted. However you will not be building up your supperannuation - the
US system is a 415 plan.
Enjoy

Laoniu

> Why worry about tax? For the record it will be lower that in Au. The
> thing you do need to consider is the relative cost of living. There
> are a number of web sites that allow you to compare the major cities
> of the world - try google and Cost of living international and have
> some fun.
> My personal view is that there is about a 20% advantage due to tax
> alone between going from Sydney to San Fran assuming a base rate of
> $150AU. Of course it depends on are you considered a US or a AU tax
> resident. If AU then there can be no tax advantage as any 'under'
> taxation in the US will be taxed under the RTO - sorry if you are a AU
> citizen (assume you are to get the E3) then you are taxed on worldwide
> income. There are probably some interesting ways of avoiding this, but
> you may wish to return one day and that bill along with penalty and
> interest payments IS going to hurt.
> have fun.
> Colin.

Well, i just want to get an idea how much free money i can have. i need
to make decisions about whether take my partner there immediately. At
the moment she is a CA-qualified accountant in sydney. the pay is fairly
good. not sure if she can land a similar job in bay area of san franc.
anyone here has advice about accountanting job and pay in california?
also, the qualification is a bit of headace. to our knowledge, in
california, australian CA qualification is not fully recognized until
you pass some sort of exam. not sure how hard is that ... :-(

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