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by yardie 3664 days ago
I've been curious if the US has a reciprocal visa with Australia? I'm a USian who has a deep affection for Melbourne.
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jacques_chester 3664 days ago
I am not a lawyer, but I think the 457 visa fills a role similar to the H1B or E3. You need to coming in for a job on the "Skilled Occupations List"[1], which currently includes various job titles related to software development.

[0] https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/457-

[1] https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-a...

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cylinder 3664 days ago
No, but the 457 is easy and you may also have independent skilled migration options to get PR without job sponsorship. Let me know if you need help.
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avn2109 3664 days ago
Don't think so, the Americans gave the Aussies the E3 as quid pro quo for fighting with us in Iraq; it's not a bi-directional agreement.
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