Self-serve E-3

Your E-3 paperwork, filled in and consistent.

A guided online questionnaire for Australians with a US job offer. Answer it once, invite your employer's HR to fill in their part, and get the employer support letter, LCA worksheet, DS-160 prep sheet and interview checklist. Everything is drafted from the same answers, so the details match across documents.

Built by Kelvin Tran, an E-3 attorney who has held E-3 visas and a green card himself. Admitted in New York and Victoria, Australia. Practices US federal immigration law only, from Los Angeles. Not admitted in California, and no longer practises law in Australia — E-3 Pathway does not provide Australian legal services.

Not sure it fits? Book a free 15-minute call →

Contents

What the kit drafts for you

Each document is drafted from your answers, not copied from a generic PDF template. You can download, edit, and re-generate any document until you're done.

Employer support letter

The letter your US employer signs. It describes the job, explains why the role needs a degree, and confirms the salary and dates. Drafted from your answers and HR's answers, ready for your employer to put on letterhead.
LCA worksheet

Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the US Department of Labor before you apply. The worksheet collects the details the LCA asks for, including job title, worksite, wage and dates, in one place, so HR can file it without chasing you.
DS-160 prep sheet

The DS-160 is the online visa application form. The prep sheet lists its questions with your answers drafted beside them, so you can type them in quickly and they line up with your support letter.
Interview prep and document checklist

The questions consular officers commonly ask about your job, your degree, and your employer, with notes to help you answer in your own words. You also get a checklist of what to bring on the day.

Change of status is out of the kit: no I-129 packet. The kit is for consular E-3 applications only.

Add-on: E-3D for your spouse or children

Dependent DS-160 prep sheets and a family document checklist. $49 (A$75) per dependent, or $99 (A$149) per dependent with attorney review. E-3D is only with a kit purchase, not standalone.

Also included: an HR invite, so your employer fills in the employer section directly; sign-in by emailed link, with no password to remember; save and resume from any device using the link we email you.

How it works

Check it fits.

Read the plain-English terms and confirm that the kit suits your situation. If you've had a visa refusal or your case is complicated, we'll point you to a consult instead.
Answer the questions.

These cover your degree, your job offer, and your travel plans. Stop at any time and pick up where you left off from the emailed link.
Invite HR (optional).

Send your employer's HR contact a secure link to complete the employer section. You'll see when they've finished.
Download and file.

Generate your documents, check them carefully, and file. If you bought the attorney review, Kelvin reviews your packet before you file.

Before you buy

This is a self-help tool, not legal representation. Buying the DIY E-3 Kit on its own does not create an attorney-client relationship with Kelvin Tran or E-3 Pathway.
It isn't legal advice for your situation. The kit gives general information and drafts documents from your answers. It doesn't assess whether you qualify for the E-3 or how a consular officer or USCIS will decide your case.
You're responsible for your answers and your filing. You (and your employer, for the employer sections) are responsible for making sure every answer and document is true, complete and current, and for filing on time with the right agency.
Attorney review is the only tier where an attorney looks at your case. With Kit + Attorney Review (or the E-3D review add-on), Kelvin reviews your completed documents under a separate limited-scope engagement. That engagement covers the review only.
No outcome is guaranteed. Visa and petition decisions are made by the US government.
Who we are. Kelvin Tran is admitted in New York and Victoria, Australia, and practices federal US immigration law only, from Los Angeles. He is not admitted in California, and he no longer practises law in Australia. E-3 Pathway does not provide Australian legal services. E-3 Pathway has no physical office.

You'll be asked to accept these terms before the questionnaire starts. Read the full Kit Terms →

Price

Pick your level of help

One-time prices in US dollars, with Australian dollar equivalents shown. Government and filing fees are separate and paid directly to the US government. AUD figures are fixed display prices; you are charged in USD and your bank converts the payment.

DIY E-3 Kit

$149 USD (A$229)

Introductory price; standard $199 (A$299) from 1 April 2027. You prepare and file. The kit does the drafting.

All four documents · HR invite · save and resume

Attorney-client relationship: No

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Kit + Attorney Review

$499 USD (A$749)

The kit, plus Kelvin reviews your packet before you file.

Everything in the kit · attorney review of your completed documents · written comments within 5 business days · one round of follow-up questions

Attorney-client relationship: Yes, limited to the review, under a separate limited-scope engagement accepted at checkout

Get the kit + review →

Add-on: E-3D for your spouse or children

$49 (A$75) per dependent with the kit, or $99 (A$149) per dependent with attorney review. Dependent DS-160 prep sheets and a family document checklist, drafted from the same answers. Add E-3D — you can also add it after you buy.

Small print: Introductory price $149 (A$229) for the first 10 buyers, or until 31 March 2027, whichever comes first. After that, the kit is $199 (A$299) — standard price from 1 April 2027. Prices exclude government fees. Buying the kit alone does not make you a client.

Want it done for you? Full-service E-3 Essentials is $2,750 flat (A$4,250). See full-service pricing →

Which option

Which option is right for you?

The kit suits a lot of straightforward E-3s. It isn't right for every case, and that's fine.

DIY E-3 Kit ($149 / A$229)

Best if… Your case is simple, your employer is cooperative, and you're comfortable doing the paperwork yourself.

Who drafts: You, with the kit

Attorney review: No

Attorney-client relationship: No

Kit + Attorney Review ($499 / A$749)

Best if… You want to do it yourself but would like an attorney to check everything before you file.

Who drafts: You, with the kit

Attorney review: Yes

Attorney-client relationship: Limited to the review

Full service: Essentials ($2,750 / A$4,250)

Best if… You'd like an attorney to handle the application from start to finish.

Who drafts: Kelvin

Attorney review: Yes

Attorney-client relationship: Yes

Consult (A$300)

Best if… You have a specific question, or you're not sure the E-3 or the kit fits.

Who drafts: —

Attorney review: Advice on your question

Attorney-client relationship: Limited to the consult

Pick a consult, not the kit, if any of these apply:

You've had a US visa refusal, including a 221(g), or a visa cancellation.
You've had an overstay, a status violation, or any arrest or criminal record.
Your degree is from outside Australia, is a three-year degree, or doesn't obviously match the job, or you're relying on work experience instead of a degree.
The job title or duties are unusual, or the salary might be close to the required wage level.
Your employer is a startup with no US track record, a staffing agency, or you'll work at a client site.
You're unsure whether the role counts as a specialty occupation.
You need to change employers or extend while a petition is pending, or your current status expires very soon.

You need a change of status from inside the United States. That is a different form — book a consultation for those files.

Not sure? Book a free 15-minute call → We'll tell you which option fits. If it's the kit, we'll say so.

Common questions

Is this legal advice?

No. The kit is a document-drafting tool with general information. It doesn't give advice about your specific situation. If you want an attorney to look at your case, choose Kit + Attorney Review, book a consult, or choose full service.

Does buying the kit make me Kelvin's client?

No. Buying the kit on its own does not create an attorney-client relationship. The Kit + Attorney Review tier creates a limited attorney-client relationship that covers only the review, under a separate engagement you accept at checkout.

What do I need before I start?

A written US job offer, a degree certificate and transcript (or evidence of equivalent experience), your passport, and the name and email of someone in HR at your employer. You can begin without the HR details and invite them later.

Who does what: me or my employer?

You answer the questions about yourself. Your employer handles the employer section, files the LCA with the Department of Labor, and signs the support letter. The kit lets you invite HR to fill in their part directly.

I'm already in the US. Can I use the kit?

No. The kit is for Australians applying at a US consulate. If you're already in the US and need to change to E-3 status or extend it, book a consult instead.

What about my spouse or kids?

Add the E-3D add-on: $49 (A$75) per dependent, or $99 (A$149) per dependent with attorney review. It drafts the dependent paperwork from the answers you've already given. You can add it at checkout or later.

Can I stop partway and come back?

Yes. Your answers save as you go. Sign in with the link we email you and pick up where you left off, on any device.

Can I edit the documents after they're generated?

Yes. Change your answers and generate again, or download the documents and edit them yourself. If you bought attorney review, send the final version for review, not an early draft.

How does attorney review work?

When your documents are complete, submit them for review. Kelvin reviews them against your answers and the E-3 requirements and sends written comments within 5 business days. You make the changes and file. The review doesn't include filing the LCA, representing you before the consulate or USCIS, or handling a refusal.

What if the kit isn't right for me after all?

If you haven't generated any documents, email us within 14 days for a full refund. If your case turns out to be more complex, the kit price can be credited toward a consult or full service within 30 days.