Does the E-3 have a limit on how many times you can change employers?

The E-3, available to Australian citizens working in specialty occupations in the United States, operates similarly to the H-1B: it is tied to a specific employer. In other words, the visa authorizes work only for the employer who filed the petition.

That does not mean you are locked in to a single employer. There is no cap on how many times you can change sponsors over the life of the visa. What is required is that each new employment relationship be properly authorized.

When changing employers, the new employer must complete the E-3 process, demonstrating that the role continues to qualify as a specialty occupation and that you hold the credentials to perform it. Each change therefore goes through the required approval for the visa.

Because procedures can change, it is worth checking the current rules with USCIS and planning the transition in advance, ideally with the support of a specialist, to maintain continuity of your status.

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