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ianhawesyesterday at 6:10 PM1 replyview on HN

What made you switch from E-3 to H-1B?


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lazyasciiarttoday at 4:46 AM

Probably the desire to apply for a green card. Technically you are not supposed to do this in an E3 because it demonstrates immigrant intent, and the E3 doesn’t allow this. I know people who have done it successfully but I also chose to get an H1B before putting in a green card application years ago, and I would be even more cautious in today’s atmosphere.

A random lawyer web site that looks like a good explanation: https://peterchu.com/blogs/medium-feed/can-an-e-3-visa-holde...