The E-3 classification applies only to nationals of Australia. You must be coming to the United States solely to perform services in a specialty occupation. The specialty occupation 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.

To qualify for an E-3 visa, you must demonstrate that you:

• Are a national of Australia
• Have a legitimate offer of employment in the United States
• Possess the necessary academic or other qualifying credentials
• Will fill a position that qualifies as a specialty occupation

E-3簽證是專門發放給澳大利亞公民的工作簽證。 E-3簽證第一次簽發有效期為2年； 可續簽, 且沒有續簽次數和年限的限制。 E-3簽證持有人可更換雇主。其配偶及未滿21周歲的未婚子女可隨行在美國合法居住，配偶可在美國合法工作，子女可入讀美國公立學校。

E-3簽證可在美國境內或在美國使領館申請，須符合以下條件:

1. 受益人必須是澳大利亞公民；
2. 受益人擁有學士學位或認可的專業領域經驗；
3. 有雇主聘任書以及雇主支持；
4. 受益人所擔任的職位必須是專業職業的職位, 例如： 工程師、 會計、建築師、醫生等；
5. 受益人的薪酬高於流行工資最低標準。