Is employer registration required for the E-3?

No. The E-3 does not have a formal ’employer registration’ as part of its process. This is a common point of confusion, but no such registration exists under that name.

What the employer is responsible for is presenting a job offer and obtaining an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) from the U.S. Department of Labor. This document certifies that the salary and working conditions of the position meet applicable requirements, but it is not an employer registration.

• There is no prior employer enrollment or registration for the E-3.
• The employer must offer a position in a specialty occupation.
• The LCA approved by the Department of Labor is part of the process.

Because each case involves specific steps for both the employer and the applicant, it is worth checking the updated requirements at the official source or with a specialist before starting the petition.

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