Comments on: E3 Visa US Consulate Interview

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:25:11 +0000

Does anyone have experience getting an E3 at Bridgetown, Barbados? I have had two E3s before and returned to Australia when I finished my last job as my new employer didn’t have my LCA ready in time. I came back to the US on a B1/B2 and now finally have the LCA to get my E3. Canada is impossible to get into but I worry how long the turn around is in Barbados.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:57:26 +0000

Hey guys,

Just FYI I am applying for it in Ottawa, appointment is next week. Wish me luck! It was a pretty easy to get appointment, next available one is tomorrow. My employer is telling me their are most lenient.

Anyone heard of being able to PICK YOUR VISA UP from the Canadian consulate? They are saying their courier it to everyone, but I’d rather pick it up so I can just get back to work.

Thanks,
J

By: Miranda

Miranda — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:33:45 +0000

Hi Jac, interested to see how you fared in Toronto. I’m thinking of doing the same thing, but all the comments about troubles first-time applicants have been having in Canada is worrying me. Cheers.

By: Baz

Baz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:39:26 +0000

Hey, I was just wondering, I am currently on A J1 visa. The immigration lawyers for the company offering me a job said I couldnt transfer on to the E3 which is fine I was planning on going down to the bahamas to the consulate and just applying for the E3 there. My question is I have a minor criminal record and previously I have had to apply for the waiver and it obviously hasn’t been a problem as I am currently residing in the US on my J1. The waiver can take a long time, what will be the situation with that applying for an E3 visa? Thanks

By: Jac

Jac — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:09:25 +0000

Hey Seb, when you applied in toronto, were you able to pick up your passport the next day? And if so, in the morning or afternoon? I am applying in Toronto for my E3 next week. Thanks!!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:45:15 +0000

FYI – DON’T GO TO BERMUDA

I thought it would be a nice place to visit while having my visa processed, but they will not process ‘out-of-district’ applications. I’m now trying to figure out whether to go back to Aus or take a trip to Toronto.

What a waste of time and $$. Luckily the beaches are nice… not all is lost.

By: MS-sharp

MS-sharp — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:51:07 +0000

Hi,

I am applying for E-3 visa, I am stuck at making appoint men with US consulate, am currently traveling in India now and got the job offer any advices is it wise to go back to Australia for interview or better to take interview in India itself to be on safe side. I believe attending from Australia might help for background check, please correct me if I am under wrong assumption. What would be a wise actio in my current situation

Thanks in advance

By: sa

sa — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:44:46 +0000

Hi ,

I am currently in USA on L1B visa Now i am looking for change to E3 one of employer sponsoring me .Now i have a question here.Can i go attend the visa in Canada or better Australia .Please some help me on this its realy helps me

Thanks & regards
Satish

By: Kerri

Kerri — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:07:14 +0000

I’m currently in America on a J1 visa. I have a job offer and was wondering what the process for me would be, since I’m already in the country? Do I just fill out the visa application form and send that off and get the employer to send off the ETA form?

By: BP

BP — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:50:40 +0000

Hi CJ,

First of all I would like to thank you for all the sharing and information on this web site, I believe it is the best resource I can get regarding E3, thanks for the good work.

I am a bit concern after reading comments from Joe and Norm about their experience in Ottawa for E3 application as I have just booked in my appointment in August and their situation might be similar to mine.

I first enter the US last August with F2 visa and later had adjustment of status to E3 on Sept and have been on E3 status until now. I am changing employer now and going to Ottawa for the new E3 visa. What Joe and Norm mentioned is that the Embassy at Ottawa will reject first time applicant. My question is am I considered first time applicant? I am on E3 status for almost a year but never had a E3 visa. Will there be any problem applying my E3 there? Appreicate your advise. Thanks.

Regards,
BP