3 Agree on the pay rate.
The Office of Global Learning determines the E-3 wage by comparing a prevailing wage determination from the U.S. Department of Labor to actual wage data provided by the hiring department. The hiring department must agree to pay the applicant the higher of the two wages. The Office of Global Learning file the labor condition application (LCA) with the Department of Labor. When the LCA is approved, it is provided to the hiring department, or directly to the applicant, as desired.
4 Obtain E-3 visa (applicant).
The E-3 employee makes a visa appointment at a U.S. consulate or embassy to obtain the E-3 visa, as well as E-3D visas for dependents, if applicable.
Dependents
The spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age of E-3 employees may apply for E-3D status. The spouse of an E-3 employee may apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) to work in the United States.
Employment Restrictions
An E-3 visa is specific to the employer and position. E-3 employment authorized for Cornell does not allow employment by another department, at another location, or for a different employer. E-3 employees are not allowed to accept honoraria for lectures or consulting work.
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