For applicants applying from within the U.S.

1. Check payable to the Department of Homeland Security for $460 (application fee)

For all applicants

1. Letter to immigration confirming employment details on departmental letterhead, identifying
   • Job title
   • Annual salary
   • Period of employment
   • Period of requested E-3 status (two years may be requested at a time)
   • Statement identifying the duties and responsibilities the E-3 employee will perform, and the education, training, and experience, which permit the employee to perform these duties.

For applicants applying from within the U.S., we suggest you submit the e-form be to OIS 6 months in advance of the employee's start date to allow for OIS, Department of Labor, and Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) processing.

If less time is available, the employee may choose to apply from abroad. Submit an e-form for an employee applying from abroad to OIS at least 3 months in advance of the employee's start date.