Montana has hosted 89 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 77.5% certified. The median annualized wage is $78,000. The most-filed role is Mechanical Engineers, with Ascent Vision Technologies as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in Montana
33 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Montana.
Top employers in Montana
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Montana.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent Vision Technologies | 7 | $92,124 |
| Blacktail R | 5 | $104,000 |
| Garnet USA | 5 | $127,603 |
| Mclean Youking Willett Pllc | 5 | $39,582 |
| Belgrade School District 44 | 4 | $37,491 |
| Church Universal And Triumphant | 4 | $43,712 |
| Highline Partners | 3 | $85,000 |
| Meadow Creek Ranch | 3 | $30,576 |
| Tanya'S Dance Company | 3 | $31,200 |
| Bigfork Animal Hospital | 2 | $78,000 |
| Central Copters | 2 | $389,820 |
| Church Universal Triumphant | 2 | $36,670 |
| Ei Holdings | 2 | $86,525 |
| Gce Operating Company | 2 | $115,000 |
| Highest Harmony | 2 | $23,504 |
Top cities
Cities in Montana with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 18 | $74,000 |
| Bozeman | 16 | $58,240 |
| Gardiner | 6 | $38,782 |
| Alder | 5 | $127,603 |
| Columbia Falls | 5 | $104,000 |
| Whitefish | 5 | $78,000 |
| Big Sky | 4 | $85,000 |
| Bigfork | 4 | $78,000 |
| Great Falls | 4 | $105,000 |
| Missoula | 3 | $76,773 |
| Wise River | 3 | $30,576 |
| Billings | 2 | $71,000 |
| Dillon | 2 | $186,316 |
| Emigrant | 2 | $40,200 |
| Kalispell | 2 | $25,700 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Montana.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 15 | 80.0% | |
| FY2021 | 12 | 41.7% | |
| FY2022 | 15 | 93.3% | |
| FY2023 | 10 | 90.0% | |
| FY2024 | 14 | 71.4% | |
| FY2025 | 13 | 84.6% | |
| FY2026 | 10 | 80.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Montana?
89 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Montana across all available fiscal years, with 77.5% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in Montana?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Montana is $78,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Montana?
The top E-3 visa roles in Montana are: Mechanical Engineers (9 filings), Veterinarians (7 filings), Computer Network Support Specialists (5 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Montana?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in Montana are: Ascent Vision Technologies (7 filings), Blacktail R (5 filings), Garnet USA (5 filings).
Can Australians work in Montana on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Montana is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
