USCIS introduced that, beginning at this time, it’s increasing premium processing companies to E-3 petitioners. That is welcome information as beforehand premium processing was not out there for this class, and prolonged processing occasions meant that it was usually far more possible for employers to ship their E-3 beneficiary overseas to use for the E-3 visa instantly on the embassy/consulate.
Copied from USCIS:
Beginning Feb. 24, 2021, petitioners submitting Kind I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Employee, requesting a change or extension of standing to E-3 classification can have the choice to request premium processing service for his or her petition. The E-3 classification applies solely to nationals of Australia who’re coming to the USA solely to carry out companies in a specialty occupation.
An Australian nationwide who’s outdoors the USA could apply for an E-3 nonimmigrant visa instantly by way of the Division of State or, within the case of a person already within the U.S., by submitting Kind I-129 with USCIS. To qualify for the E-3 classification, you need to reveal, amongst different issues, that you simply:
- Are a nationwide of Australia;
- Have a authentic supply of employment in the USA;
- Possess the required tutorial or different qualifying credentials; and
- Will fill a place that qualifies as a specialty occupation.
The USCIS premium processing service permits petitioners to pay an extra submitting price to expedite the adjudication of sure varieties, usually inside 15 days.
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