Can the E-3 have more than one employer at the same time?

Yes, but not automatically. The E-3 is authorized for a specific employer, so working for more than one requires that each employment relationship have its own authorization: the already-granted E-3 is not enough on its own.

In practice, the status is tied to the employer that sponsored the visa. Adding a second employer works like a new application: each employment relationship needs its own Labor Condition Application (LCA), certified by the Department of Labor, and the corresponding approved petition before work begins.

• E-3 authorization is not ‘portable’ from one employer to another on its own.
• Each additional employer requires its own separate process and its own supporting documentation.
• Working without the proper authorization can jeopardize your status and future renewals.

Because this involves more than one process running in parallel, it is worth confirming the current procedure with USCIS and the Department of Labor, or with a specialist, before taking on a second job.

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