E-3 Scholars

Note

Access information on the  E-3 Scholar Overview in the Hiring Section. 

  • The E-3Scholar Overview webpage was written for the sponsoring department audience (not E-3 scholar). A scholar-focused webpage will be developed in the future.

Dependents of E-3 Scholars

It is possible for a scholar in E-3 status to apply for dependent E-3D status for their dependent spouse and/or children. Spouses in E-3D dependent status can be employed while in the United States, but will have to apply for an Employment Authorization Document, which must be approved before they can begin working. If the E-3 temporary worker is in the United States with dependents, the dependents must apply for either extension of their E-3D status or change of their current status to E-3D status when the E-3 principal applies for either extension of status or change of status. Additional fees are charged for these dependent applications. Consult ISSS for more information.