Bucks

> Does anyone have a compiled checklist of things to take to the
> interview and interview questions?
>
> Since so many of you have already been to the interview I guess
> atleast one of you must have made a list.

LCA,DS-156,DS-157,OFFER LETTER, TERMS AND CONDITIONS, ORIGINAL DEGREE
TRANSCRIPTS, PAYMENT RECEIPT FOR US$100
also take any supporitng documents which u think is worthwhile (u never
know what they might ask) but seriously doubt it

PHook

> Hi Guys,
>
> I'm got my E3 Visa in Sydney and starting working in the USA two weeks
> ago. I've heard on other forums that E3 visa holders are exempt from
> paying social security and medicare taxes, but I haven't been able to
> track down any concrete information. Does anyone know of US tax
> benefits available to E3 workers?
>
> Regards, Paul.

Does any one know if the Vancouver consulate grants the physical E3
transfer on the same day or the next day? And if its on the next day,
any times in particular? Need to book my flights & accom
accordingly...thanks!

Cafa123

> Does any one know if the Vancouver consulate grants the physical E3
> transfer on the same day or the next day? And if its on the next day,
> any times in particular? Need to book my flights & accom
> accordingly...thanks!

See notes from April May this year - at the time Calgary was the place
to go and visa same day!!! Good luck. However for current info why not
visit the consulate pages and see what they say. Better safe than sorry.

Samsam

> See notes from April May this year - at the time Calgary was the
> place to go and visa same day!!! Good luck. However for current info
> why not visit the consulate pages and see what they say. Better safe
> than sorry.

Hi guys can I get two LCA's from two employers at the same time
(can two employers file LCA's for the same applicant at the same time).

Cafa123

> Hi guys can I get two LCA's from two employers at the same time
> (can two employers file LCA's for the same applicant at the
> same time).

Samsam - have to tell you, looking back at the last few pages you are
asking some real off the wall questions about all sorts of situations.
There is a huge amount of data out there on the WEB in relation to the
rules around visa, SS, EAD, LCA. Why not do the research first and then
ask questions if you have a problem - the reason i say this is that we
may give advice that is not current and then you will be in trouble. I
would think that you can file 100 LCAs without problem, but you should
test that. Anyway why would you want two LCAs,or more, filed at the same
time. One job is enough to get your visa!

Doctur

> Samsam - have to tell you, looking back at the last few pages you are
> asking some real off the wall questions about all sorts of situations.
> There is a huge amount of data out there on the WEB in relation to the
> rules around visa, SS, EAD, LCA. Why not do the research first and
> then ask questions if you have a problem - the reason i say this is
> that we may give advice that is not current and then you will be in
> trouble. I would think that you can file 100 LCAs without problem, but
> you should test that. Anyway why would you want two LCAs,or more,
> filed at the same time. One job is enough to get your visa!

Hi All,

I am leaving for the US next week. Can anyone tell me if there is
anything I need to prepare for? I was told that since this is my first
trip to the US I may be grilled at the immigration when I reach US.

Also, can I carry external drives and such? Would they plug it in to
check the contents? I was planning to backup some software and movies
(I do not want to carry CDs and DVDs as I am already having excess
baggage and also that E3 is a non-immigration visa).

TIA

Wakkas

> Hi All,
>
> I am leaving for the US next week. Can anyone tell me if there is
> anything I need to prepare for? I was told that since this is my
> first trip to the US I may be grilled at the immigration when I
> reach US.
>
> Also, can I carry external drives and such? Would they plug it in to
> check the contents? I was planning to backup some software and movies
> (I do not want to carry CDs and DVDs as I am already having excess
> baggage and also that E3 is a non-immigration visa).
>
> TIA

Well it depends.. if you have a bad history of visa renewal then you
might be questioned a little longer.. else they ask to fill few forms
and question you as a norm if you are male in 18's to 40 (i believe)..
and esp if you are middle eastern background.. I was born in Saudia and
raised there .. and lived in pakistan too.. my questioning didnt lasted
that long.. most of it was what company i am coming to work with and
what have i done before.. just to confirm what i have said in my visa
application.. (but this is different from port to port).. I came via LA.

2ndly carrying English pirated movies is a bad idea.. DVD and CD is
worse but you might be fine with disk.. BUT remember if they check it
and find pirated movies then its a big fine + some time in jail.. is it
really worth carrying it with you?

Wakkas

Fld

> Hi All,
>
> I am leaving for the US next week. Can anyone tell me if there is
> anything I need to prepare for? I was told that since this is my
> first trip to the US I may be grilled at the immigration when I
> reach US.
>
> Also, can I carry external drives and such? Would they plug it in to
> check the contents? I was planning to backup some software and movies
> (I do not want to carry CDs and DVDs as I am already having excess
> baggage and also that E3 is a non-immigration visa).
>
> TIA

Basically, be "reasonably" upfront. You don't know what is showing on
the screen in front of you and what they are seeing.

In general, they might be interested in knowing about your employer,
your job, what you will be doing, the city you will be living in, what
your wife will be doing, and etc. I would prefer to be consistent with
all the info given to the Consulate in answering them.

Also, if your employer happens to be a big company and they have hired a
good lawyer company to do the paperwork for you, this will likely help
your entry process, too.

If English is not your first language, it might help structuring some
ideas in English in case they ask you questions. I did in my case but
they only asked me a couple of basic questions upon my recent E-3 entry.

You are allowed to carry external HDDs with you. Fortunately, their X-
ray machines seem to be able to distinguish between a brick-shaped metal
object and an HDD, so HDDs probably would not be much of a security
concern. But just my personal opinion that if I were to do so I would
take them with me in either my drag-on or carry-on bags. They have the
right to examine your HDDs to their satisfaction, though.

Congrats in advance.

Regards,
fld.

Sayyaparaju

> Hi everyone,
>
> Just wanted to share my outcome - after almost 3 months from my I-29
> submission date for my E3 transfer, IT IS GRANTED!!! My new employer
> (who I have been working with for 10 weeks now), has just today
> received paperwork from USCIS stating that my visa has been
> transferred and extended - from the LCA date up to the 2 years
> anniversary date that I had started working with my new employer.
> (very strange, as the total is actually less than 2 years - but that
> is the least of my concerns right now!)
>
> After all that confusion as to which form to use, how to submit, how
> long it will take, can I start working before its approved, etc....it
> was much easier than I'd expected.....but then again, I am told that I
> would still need to have a physical new visa the next time to left the
> country & return. Easy peasy.
>
> Good luck to everyone else still waiting. Let me know if I can clarify
> anything.

Am trying to transfer from h1b to e3. was wondering which form should be
used to change status. someone was listing 129. do i need to complete
the e supplement with the form...

thanks

AussieM

> Hi All,
>
> I am leaving for the US next week. Can anyone tell me if there is
> anything I need to prepare for? I was told that since this is my
> first trip to the US I may be grilled at the immigration when I
> reach US.
>
> Also, can I carry external drives and such? Would they plug it in to
> check the contents? I was planning to backup some software and movies
> (I do not want to carry CDs and DVDs as I am already having excess
> baggage and also that E3 is a non-immigration visa).
>
> TIA

Hi guys,

Found this site is quite useful.

I am currently looking into apply E-3 visa. Understand this can only be
done when a valid job offer is made. My question is, is it easy to get
the job offer in the states while you are overseas? i heard the US
employers normally wont even give you the opportunity for interview if
you dont have valid working visa. Or is it better to go over there to
look for the job?

Thanks