Case Studies: E-3 Visa for Non-Profit Orchestra

Client: The New York POPS
Industry: Non-Profit Orchestra
Visa Type: E-3 Visa
Country: Australia

E-3 Visa for Non-Profit Orchestra

“Davies and Associates LLC were very courteous and professional in their dealings with us. They explained every step of the visa application process and were prompt and thorough in their explanations. We would gladly use their services again, should the need arise.”


Synopsis

Davies & Associates represented the New York POPS, a world-renowned non- profit orchestra, in obtaining an E-3 work visa for an Australian to fill the role of Education and Operations Coordinator in its New York office.

Highlights & Challenges

It can be difficult to obtain an E-3 or H-1B visa for workers at non-profit organizations because the rules require that the foreign worker be paid at least the prevailing wage for that job in the industry. The easiest, fastest and cheapest method to proving the prevailing wage is to consult with the wage data published by the U.S. Office of Foreign Labor Certification. However, those statistics do not have special wage considerations for non-profits, even though the salaries in the non-profit world tend to be lower than in the for-profit arena. For example, the published wage data for an experienced marketing manager does not recognize a lower salary if the employer is a non-profit. There is an option for the employer to present an independent wage study that would show the wage trends for that job in other non-profit organizations in their geographical area, however, using this method can cause delay and may result in additional costs to the employer.

Fortunately, in our client’s case, the job and salary being offered fit within the government’s published prevailing wage data for that type of position in New York City.

Davies & Associates worked closely with the Australian worker and the employer to obtain an approved Labor Certification Application from the DOL (with the firm guiding the employer through the required Notice and Recordkeeping requirements), a job offer letter, a detailed job description, and an employer support letter that allowed to the Consular officer to quickly determine that the applicant was eligible for the E-3 visa.

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Eranjan Venura Parua
Eranjan Venura Parua
a week ago

"After finding D&A through an internet search in 2020, my wife and I had several free consultations with David Cantor. Despite our initial attempt at filing for our E2 visa independently ending in failure, we decided to hire D&A for their expertise and support. Over the course of four long years, Verdie and Cristina were incredibly patient as we took our time to prepare for the E2 submission. Verdie became our E2 Attorney in 2021, and from the start, Verdie and Cristina's patience was evident. Despite our intermittent engagement over the years, they always treated us with the utmost attention. Working with Verdie and the D&A team was a pleasure; their professionalism and support were unwavering. Verdie's calm demeanor and succinct communication style made navigating the process much smoother, even during complex discussions. I wholeheartedly recommend Verdie and D&A - Davies & Associates, to anyone seeking an immigration law firm who can efficiently handle their case with precision and without unnecessary fanfare. Their ability to get things done speaks volumes about their dedication to their clients' success."

Jeremy Abernathy
Jeremy Abernathy
2 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with Verdie and Nessa to obtain my E2 Visa. Their in-depth knowledge and experience allowed me to be fully prepared in my application and they were able to answer all questions leading up to the Visa interview.

Saeed Muhammad
Saeed Muhammad
3 months ago

Verdie was an amazing attorney, providing exceptional client care throughout the process. He had a great depth of knowledge in all areas on business visas in the US.

Satyabrat Chowdhury
Satyabrat Chowdhury
6 months ago

I had a great experience with Davies & Associates. They are very thorough in the approach and their have experts in this field who know the domain very well.I would certainly be leaning onto them for any future needs as well.

hoshino ryuichi
hoshino ryuichi
6 months ago

Thanks to them for handling my E2 visa very professionally. I had a study visa from F1 and changed it to E2. I encountered many problems during the application process. Verdie and Etta were very patient in helping me and it took a long time. I highly recommend this place.

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