Louisiana has hosted 269 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 87.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $76,000. The most-filed role is Paramedics, with Acadian Ambulance Service as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in Louisiana
59 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Louisiana.
Top employers in Louisiana
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Louisiana.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Acadian Ambulance Service | 76 | $45,760 |
| Venture Global Lng | 16 | $225,000 |
| Syrah Technologies | 12 | $154,186 |
| Cheniere Energy | 11 | $189,296 |
| Schlumberger Technology | 7 | $69,000 |
| 3B Survey | 5 | $113,360 |
| Bechtel | 5 | $145,248 |
| Louisiana State University And A M College | 5 | $35,990 |
| Milton J Womack | 5 | $65,000 |
| Vidalia Industrial Facilities | 5 | $90,000 |
| Children'S Heart Clinic Of Louisiana | 4 | $63,461 |
| Gis Engineering | 4 | $176,800 |
| Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund | 3 | $102,300 |
| Bg4G L L C | 3 | $110,552 |
| Edwards Energy | 3 | $139,500 |
Top cities
Cities in Louisiana with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 66 | $45,760 |
| New Orleans | 41 | $88,448 |
| Baton Rouge | 33 | $84,000 |
| Cameron | 18 | $193,710 |
| Metairie | 15 | $109,000 |
| Vidalia | 14 | $147,500 |
| Harahan | 13 | $45,760 |
| Pointe Celeste | 8 | $225,000 |
| Covington | 7 | $76,000 |
| Sulphur | 7 | $145,248 |
| Lake Charles | 6 | $58,375 |
| Houma | 5 | $113,360 |
| Larose | 5 | $67,000 |
| Shreveport | 5 | $139,466 |
| Alexandria | 3 | $66,560 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Louisiana.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 43 | 88.4% | |
| FY2021 | 38 | 94.7% | |
| FY2022 | 46 | 89.1% | |
| FY2023 | 52 | 84.6% | |
| FY2024 | 35 | 91.4% | |
| FY2025 | 46 | 80.4% | |
| FY2026 | 9 | 77.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Louisiana?
269 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Louisiana across all available fiscal years, with 87.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in Louisiana?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Louisiana is $76,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Louisiana?
The top E-3 visa roles in Louisiana are: Paramedics (43 filings), Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (36 filings), Chemical Engineers (15 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Louisiana?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in Louisiana are: Acadian Ambulance Service (76 filings), Venture Global Lng (16 filings), Syrah Technologies (12 filings).
Can Australians work in Louisiana on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Louisiana is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
