| Categories | H1B | E3 Visa |
|---|---|---|
| For Whom | Professional | Professional |
| Citizen Status | Applicant from any Country can apply for this Visa | Only Australian Citizens can apply for this Visa |
| Eligibility based only on Educational Qualification/s | Minimum Bachelor’s degree (4 Yrs.) from Uni./College or Higher Degree e.g MBA/Mtech/PhD Specialized knowledge both in practice and theory and is certified by highly specialized body. | Same |
| Eligibility based Only on Work Experience | Minimum 12 Yrs. Of work experience in a speciality occupation | Same |
| Point System | General Rules: You need 12 points to qualify. 4 Yrs. degree + zero work experience = 12 Points 3 Yrs. Degree + 3 Yrs. Work experience: (9+3)=12 Points 2 Yrs. Diploma+6 Yrs. Work experience: (6+6)= 12 points | Same
|
| Validity | 6 Yrs. | 2 Yrs. |
| Renewing a Visa | Can be renewed once in 3 yrs. Increment or until your green card is being processed. | Renewed indefinitely after every 2 yrs. Can be converted to H1B. Cannot apply for Green card. |
| Only jobs that are categorized as “Speciality Occupation” | Vocational Counselor, Technical Publication Writer, Social Worker, Pharmacist, Orthopedist, Minister, Medical Technologist, Medical Records Librarian, Librarian, Journalist, Interior Designer (Commercial), Industrial Designer (with Bachelor of Arts), Hotel Management, Graphic Designer, General Manager (where business is complex), Fashion Designer, Electronics Specialist, Dietician, Computer Programmer, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, and Accountant | Same |
| Can your spouse/partner/depended work? | No | Yes |
| Visa Numbers per year | Capped Limited Visa releases for all occupations. First come First serve basis Allocated on lucky draw system. Quota fills quickly Limited time. | 10,500 per year Rarely filled. Additional advantage to fill the skill shortage using this visa. |
| Application Process | Huge documention involved Long formalities involved Time consuming(1month to 6 months) | Less documention involved Few formalities involved Little Time consuming(1month) Aditional administrative procedures might delay process by weeks, in special cases. |
