Yes — Apple has sponsored Australians on the E-3 visa, filing 341 US Department of Labor Labor Condition Applications across all available fiscal years, with 97.1% certified. The median annualized wage offered is $181,440. Most filings are for Software Developers, with positions mostly based in CA.
Roles Apple sponsors
46 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visas by Apple. Click a role to see all employers sponsoring it.
Top states
Where Apple files most of its E-3 LCAs.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 310 (90.9%) |
| NY | 9 (2.6%) |
| CO | 8 (2.3%) |
| WA | 6 (1.8%) |
| TX | 6 (1.8%) |
| FL | 2 (0.6%) |
Top job titles
The actual job titles Apple has used in its filings.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Software Development Engineer - Systems | 16 |
| Software Development Engineer | 16 |
| Software Development Engineering | 9 |
| Software Development Engineer - Applications | 9 |
| Software Engineering Systems | 8 |
| Software Development Engineer - Security | 8 |
| Product Design Engineer | 8 |
| HI Designer | 8 |
| Engineering Project Manager | 8 |
| Tools & Automation Engineer | 7 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 6 |
| Digital Sculptor | 6 |
| Software Development Engineer - UI | 5 |
| Marketing Manager | 5 |
| Human Interface Designer | 5 |
| Tools and Automation Engineer | 4 |
| Software Development Engineer | 4 |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - SYSTEMS | 4 |
| Production Services Engineer | 4 |
| Marcom Art Director | 4 |
| Hardware Development Engineer | 4 |
| ASIC Design Engineer | 4 |
| Strategic Business Development | 3 |
| Software Engineering Systems Manager | 3 |
| Software Development Engineer - Security Manager | 3 |
| Project/Program Manager | 3 |
| Module Design Engineer | 3 |
| CONFIGURATION / RELEASE ENGINEER | 3 |
| AR/VR Software Development Engineer | 3 |
| ACD Design Manager | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for Apple's E-3 visa filings. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 68 | 98.5% | |
| FY2021 | 57 | 98.2% | |
| FY2022 | 43 | 100.0% | |
| FY2023 | 54 | 98.1% | |
| FY2024 | 35 | 82.9% | |
| FY2025 | 63 | 100.0% | |
| FY2026 | 21 | 95.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Apple sponsor E-3 visas?
Yes. Apple has filed 341 Labor Condition Applications for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 97.1% certified by the US Department of Labor.
What does Apple pay E-3 visa workers?
The median annualized wage Apple offers E-3 visa workers is $181,440, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this figure.
Which roles does Apple sponsor on the E-3 visa?
Apple sponsors a range of E-3 visa roles. The top roles by filings are: Software Developers (131 filings), Art Directors (21 filings), Computer and Information Systems Managers (20 filings). The full list of roles is shown on this page.
Where does Apple hire E-3 visa workers?
Apple files most of its E-3 visa applications in: CA (310 filings), NY (9 filings), CO (8 filings).
How long has Apple sponsored E-3 visas?
Apple has filed E-3 LCAs from fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2026. The year-by-year trend is shown above.
