E-3 visa data for Virginia: Roles, Employers & Wages

Virginia has hosted 946 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 84.9% certified. The median annualized wage is $115,981. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Crosscountry Consulting as the top sponsor.

Total filings

946

Certified

803

84.9% certification rate

Median wage

$115,981

Top role

Software Developers

Top sponsor

Crosscountry Consulting

All roles filed in Virginia

128 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Virginia.

128 roles

Role	Filings	Cert rate	Median wage
Software Developers	120	93.3%	$120,000
Management Analysts	84	83.3%	$119,000
Accountants and Auditors	70	85.7%	$86,000
General and Operations Managers	48	79.2%	$87,050
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	35	91.4%	$209,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers	30	93.3%	$202,883
Financial and Investment Analysts	30	93.3%	$100,000
Computer Systems Analysts	28	96.4%	$100,121
Chief Executives	26	80.8%	$277,500
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	20	65.0%	$80,715
Electrical Engineers	19	89.5%	$125,008
Information Technology Project Managers	19	84.2%	$124,000
Architectural and Engineering Managers	16	93.8%	$153,729
Computer Network Architects	16	81.3%	$152,578
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	16	87.5%	$145,679
Information Security Analysts	16	93.8%	$154,000
Marketing Managers	16	62.5%	$127,500
Operations Research Analysts	15	80.0%	$100,000
Civil Engineers	13	100.0%	$150,000
Construction Managers	13	100.0%	$161,000
Database Architects	11	90.9%	$129,500
Computer Programmers	10	100.0%	$91,582
Lawyers	10	80.0%	$150,339
Coaches and Scouts	8	50.0%	$43,900
Computer Occupations, All Other	8	87.5%	$97,094
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	8	100.0%	$86,575
Financial Managers	7	100.0%	$170,000
Sales Engineers	7	85.7%	$110,000
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	6	100.0%	$112,244
Pharmacists	6	100.0%	$150,478
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other	6	16.7%	$67,808
Sales Managers	6	100.0%	$200,325
Art Directors	5	80.0%	$95,000
Business Intelligence Analysts	5	100.0%	$149,594
Physicians, All Other	5	40.0%	$54,995
Public Relations Specialists	5	60.0%	$129,236
Training and Development Managers	5	60.0%	$92,830
Tutors	5	60.0%	$41,190
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	4	25.0%	$70,000
Biological Scientists, All Other	4	50.0%	$52,530
Clergy	4	75.0%	$62,130
Database Administrators	4	100.0%	$106,150
Graphic Designers	4	75.0%	$61,360
Human Resources Specialists	4	100.0%	$72,431
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	4	50.0%	$171,834
Statisticians	4	50.0%	$135,750
Veterinarians	4	75.0%	$100,250
Web Developers	4	100.0%	$114,376
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	3	100.0%	$158,500
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	3	100.0%	$148,788

Top employers in Virginia

Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Virginia.

Employer	Filings
Crosscountry Consulting	105
Amazon	54
Psa Airlines	26
Google	14
The University Of Virginia	13
Ernst & Young	13
Cognizant Technology Solutions US	12
Bechtel	11
Venture Global Lng	9
The Siegfried Group	9
Capital One Services	9
Transurban (USA)	8
Moxie It Solutions	8
Deloitte	8
Schrill Technologies	7

Top cities

Cities in Virginia with the most E-3 visa filings.

City	Filings
McLean	164
Arlington	119
Reston	65
Ashburn	55
Herndon	48
Alexandria	35
Charlottesville	29
HERNDON	25
Richmond	24
Fairfax	24
Virginia Beach	23
Tysons	19
ARLINGTON	19
Sterling	16
Dulles	12

Filings by fiscal year

Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Virginia.

FY	Filings	Cert rate
FY2020	148	85.8%
FY2021	128	89.8%
FY2022	148	86.5%
FY2023	132	83.3%
FY2024	166	86.1%
FY2025	162	77.8%
FY2026	62	87.1%

Frequently asked questions

How many E-3 visas are filed in Virginia?

946 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Virginia across all available fiscal years, with 84.9% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.

What is the median E-3 visa wage in Virginia?

The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Virginia is $115,981, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.

Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Virginia?

The top E-3 visa roles in Virginia are: Software Developers (120 filings), Management Analysts (84 filings), Accountants and Auditors (70 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.

Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Virginia?

The top E-3 visa sponsors in Virginia are: Crosscountry Consulting (105 filings), Amazon (54 filings), Psa Airlines (26 filings).

Can Australians work in Virginia on an E-3 visa?

Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Virginia is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.