cafa123

> Hi
> I just checked the list of documents required with US consulate at
> toronto.The list is as follows
> 1. Approaved LCA
> 2 Job offer letter
> 3 Legal status in Canada
> 4. DS 156 and 157 FORMS
> 5. Application fee US $100
> 6. Original Educational certificates
> 7. Proof of ties with Australia which includes house, Family, Car,
> business etc
> 8 One passport size Photograph
> When asked specifically if u need recent payslips or job letter
> from previous employers, the answer was no.
>
> Cheers
> Ronnie

What is a Specialty Occupation?

In general, a specialty occupation is one that requires theoretical and
practical application of a body of knowledge in professional fields and
at least the attainment of a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, as a
minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States. The
Department's regulations governing E-3 visas incorporate the definitions
contained in section 214(i)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA). In order to determine what constitutes a "specialty occupation"
US consular officers abroad will be guided by, and will apply,
regulatory criteria already developed by the Department of Homeland
Security for the H-1B classification.

From the US consulate in AUS. i'd be surprised if education alone is ok.

Brett

> Hi
> I just checked the list of documents required with US consulate at
> toronto.The list is as follows
> 1. Approaved LCA
> 2 Job offer letter
> 3 Legal status in Canada
> 2. DS 156 and 157 FORMS
> 3. Application fee US $100
> 4. Original Educational certificates
> 5. Proof of ties with Australia which includes house, Family, Car,
> business etc
> 8 One passport size Photograph
> When asked specifically if u need recent payslips or job letter from
> previous employers, the answer was no.
>
> Cheers
> Ronnie


THanks for the detailed list! What sort of legal status do i require in
Canada? If i'm in the US now can i fly to Toronto to process the E3, or
do I have to fly to Sydney?

My Bachelors degree is from Melbourne University, is the original degree
from there OK? The website says: "evidence that it is equivalent to the
required U.S. degree". What has to be done in this regard?

Thanks,
Brett.

Kevin Keane (see Web site for email)

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Brett wrote:

>> Hi
>> I just checked the list of documents required with US consulate at
>> toronto.The list is as follows
>> 1. Approaved LCA
>> 2 Job offer letter
>> 3 Legal status in Canada
>> 2. DS 156 and 157 FORMS
>> 3. Application fee US $100
>> 4. Original Educational certificates
>> 5. Proof of ties with Australia which includes house, Family, Car,
>> business etc
>> 8 One passport size Photograph
>> When asked specifically if u need recent payslips or job letter from
>> previous employers, the answer was no.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Ronnie
>
>
> THanks for the detailed list! What sort of legal status do i require in
> Canada? If i'm in the US now can i fly to Toronto to process the E3, or
> do I have to fly to Sydney?

My *guess* is that it would be better to fly to Australia. Two reasons:
first, the E-3 is very new, and nobody, anywhere, has experience with it.
Since it is primarily of interest for Australians, the consulates in
Australia seem to be taking the lead, and will be most knowledgeable about
it.

Second, unlike the H-1B, the E-3 requires that you prove non-immigration
intent. If you just come from the US and go to Canada for a short trip, it
will be much harder to show, while in Australia, they may well just
automatically believe you.

Legal status in Canada means that you are currently legally in Canada.
Presumably, as an Australian citizen, you wouldn't need a visa for a short
trip, so just showing your passport with your Canadian admission stamp may
be enough. For that matter, they may not even ask about it.

> My Bachelors degree is from Melbourne University, is the original degree
> from there OK? The website says: "evidence that it is equivalent to the
> required U.S. degree". What has to be done in this regard?

You need to get a credential evaluation. Search google for that term, and
you should find a couple companies that offer this service. The H-1B
requires the same thing.

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ronnie3960

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> Brett wrote:
>
> >> Hi
> >> I just checked the list of documents required with US consulate at
> >> toronto.The list is as follows
> >> 1. Approaved LCA
> >> 2 Job offer letter
> >> 3 Legal status in Canada
> >> 2. DS 156 and 157 FORMS
> >> 3. Application fee US $100
> >> 4. Original Educational certificates
> >> 5. Proof of ties with Australia which includes house, Family, Car,
> >> business etc
> >> 8 One passport size Photograph
> >> When asked specifically if u need recent payslips or job letter
> >> from
> >> previous employers, the answer was no.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >> Ronnie
> >
> >
> > THanks for the detailed list! What sort of legal status do i require
> > in
> > Canada? If i'm in the US now can i fly to Toronto to process the E3,
> > or
> > do I have to fly to Sydney?
>
> My *guess* is that it would be better to fly to Australia. Two
> reasons:
> first, the E-3 is very new, and nobody, anywhere, has experience
> with it.
> Since it is primarily of interest for Australians, the consulates
> in
> Australia seem to be taking the lead, and will be most
> knowledgeable about
> it.
>
> Second, unlike the H-1B, the E-3 requires that you prove non-
> immigration
> intent. If you just come from the US and go to Canada for a short
> trip, it
> will be much harder to show, while in Australia, they may well just
> automatically believe you.
>
> Legal status in Canada means that you are currently legally in Canada.
> Presumably, as an Australian citizen, you wouldn't need a visa for a
> short
> trip, so just showing your passport with your Canadian admission stamp
> may
> be enough. For that matter, they may not even ask about it.
>
> > My Bachelors degree is from Melbourne University, is the original
> > degree
> > from there OK? The website says: "evidence that it is equivalent to
> > the
> > required U.S. degree". What has to be done in this regard?
>
> You need to get a credential evaluation. Search google for that term,
> and
> you should find a couple companies that offer this service. The H-1B
> requires the same thing.
>
> - --
> Please visit my FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com before asking a question
> here.
> It may answer your question. Remember, I am strictly a layperson
> without
> any legal training. I encourage the reader to seek competent legal
> counsel
> rather than relying on usenet newsgroups.
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Hey guys
No visa appointment is available in any of the US Consulates in Toronto
and Mexico till mid Dec. Its better to book ur flights back to Australia
asap if u cannt stay here till dec like me..........you will be very
lucky to get an appointment in case someone cancel his/her appointment.
US Consulate updates cancelled appointments exactly at 7am toronto
time.....so sit in front of computer at sharp 7 am to have a better
chance to grab a place..

ronnie

ronnie3960

> Hey guys
> No visa appointment is available in any of the US Consulates in
> Toronto and Mexico till mid Dec. Its better to book ur flights back to
> Australia asap if u cannt stay here till dec like me..........you will
> be very lucky to get an appointment in case someone cancel his/her
> appointment. US Consulate updates cancelled appointments exactly at
> 7am toronto time.....so sit in front of computer at sharp 7 am to have
> a better chance to grab a place..
>
> ronnie

Hi
Is there anyone who got E-3 visa approved and stamped in his/her
passport ? If yes..can u please give the details of the interview
questions with the US consulate officer.

Thanx

aviezer

> Hi
> Is there anyone who got E-3 visa approved and stamped in his/her
> passport ? If yes..can u please give the details of the interview
> questions with the US consulate officer.
>
> Thanx

[quote=ronnie3960]Hi
Is there anyone who got E-3 visa approved and stamped in his/her
passport ? If yes..can u please give the details of the interview
questions with the US consulate officer.

I went to an interview in a consulate in Europe, after arranging it on
the web. However, when I arrived they didn't like the fact that I came
to a country where I do not reside.
After a 15 min intervue they sent me with a list of additional document
they require for the issuance of the visa.
The things they required are as follows:

1. Original labor certification – the problem is I never got it was
faxed by the National office and my prospective employer re-signed
the fax this was not sufficient.
2. Documents on company in the U.S.
3. Evidence on prior employment – I can easily supply this but
didn’t have it with me as I didn’t think this would be relevant.
4. Original U.S. Education documents – I presented a photo copy of a
U.S. certificate and offered that he check online with the state
board that I am registered, in addition I also presented a B.A. and a
Master’s degree from a foriegn country – but he insisted –
again, I can easily supply this but didn’t have it with me as I
didn’t think this would be necessary due to the fact that I had
other university degrees with me.
5. Evidence of continuing employment when the job in the U.S ends.

People applying in Canada should e aware that they might find themselves
in a similar situation.

I now have schedualed an interview in 10 days in my home country, and
hope this time it will work.

OZAmy

> [quote=ronnie3960]Hi
> Is there anyone who got E-3 visa approved and stamped in his/her
> passport ? If yes..can u please give the details of the interview
> questions with the US consulate officer.
>
> I went to an interview in a consulate in Europe, after arranging it on
> the web. However, when I arrived they didn't like the fact that I came
> to a country where I do not reside.
> After a 15 min intervue they sent me with a list of additional
> document they require for the issuance of the visa.
> The things they required are as follows:
>
> 1. Original labor certification – the problem is I never got it was
> faxed by the National office and my prospective employer re-signed
> the fax this was not sufficient.
> 2. Documents on company in the U.S.
> 3. Evidence on prior employment – I can easily supply this but
> didn’t have it with me as I didn’t think this would be
> relevant.
> 4. Original U.S. Education documents – I presented a photo copy of a
> U.S. certificate and offered that he check online with the state
> board that I am registered, in addition I also presented a B.A. and
> a Master’s degree from a foriegn country – but he insisted –
> again, I can easily supply this but didn’t have it with me as I
> didn’t think this would be necessary due to the fact that I had
> other university degrees with me.
> 5. Evidence of continuing employment when the job in the U.S ends.
>
> People applying in Canada should e aware that they might find
> themselves in a similar situation.
>
> I now have schedualed an interview in 10 days in my home country, and
> hope this time it will work.

Thank you for sharing your experience.
It seems that the previous employment needs to be in Australia. What
about for the people already work in U.S with H1 Visa? Anybody has any
ideas? Thank you.

ronnie3960

> [quote=ronnie3960]Hi
> Is there anyone who got E-3 visa approved and stamped in his/her
> passport ? If yes..can u please give the details of the interview
> questions with the US consulate officer.
>
> I went to an interview in a consulate in Europe, after arranging it on
> the web. However, when I arrived they didn't like the fact that I came
> to a country where I do not reside.
> After a 15 min intervue they sent me with a list of additional
> document they require for the issuance of the visa.
> The things they required are as follows:
>
> 1. Original labor certification – the problem is I never got it was
> faxed by the National office and my prospective employer re-signed
> the fax this was not sufficient.
> 2. Documents on company in the U.S.
> 3. Evidence on prior employment – I can easily supply this but
> didn’t have it with me as I didn’t think this would be
> relevant.
> 4. Original U.S. Education documents – I presented a photo copy of a
> U.S. certificate and offered that he check online with the state
> board that I am registered, in addition I also presented a B.A. and
> a Master’s degree from a foriegn country – but he insisted –
> again, I can easily supply this but didn’t have it with me as I
> didn’t think this would be necessary due to the fact that I had
> other university degrees with me.
> 5. Evidence of continuing employment when the job in the U.S ends.
>
> People applying in Canada should e aware that they might find
> themselves in a similar situation.
>
> I now have schedualed an interview in 10 days in my home country, and
> hope this time it will work.

Thanx for ur information. I have aleady booked an interview at Calgary
office .....but i might cancel it now and fly back to Australia. But i
couldnt understand the "evidence of continuing employment when the job
in the US ends". Can anyone explain that and tell us how it is relevant
to this visa.
Thanx

cafa123

> Thanx for ur information. I have aleady booked an interview at Calgary
> office .....but i might cancel it now and fly back to Australia. But i
> couldnt understand the "evidence of continuing employment when the
> job in the US ends". Can anyone explain that and tell us how it is
> relevant to this visa.
> Thanx

Yes, we were informed yesterday (after 2 weeks!) that a faxed form was
not good. It was mailed in but the lawyer obtained a fax reply and now
the US consulate will not allow this - can you credit these buys. It's a
wonder that the US economy is still running.

StuckinCA

> Yes, we were informed yesterday (after 2 weeks!) that a faxed form was
> not good. It was mailed in but the lawyer obtained a fax reply and now
> the US consulate will not allow this - can you credit these buys. It's
> a wonder that the US economy is still running.

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.