Guide: Getting an Apostille for United States (E-3, H-1B, and Green Card Applications)

Apostille Guide: Securing Australian Documents for the United States (E-3, H-1B, and Green Card Applications)

Relocating to the United States for an exciting career opportunity is a significant milestone. Whether you’re an Australian professional applying for an E-3 visa, navigating an H-1B, or embarking on a Green Card journey, U.S. immigration authorities (USCIS) require official verification of your Australian credentials.

What Documents Do You Need Apostilled?

The specific documents depend heavily on the visa category, but commonly requested Australian paperwork includes:

• University Degrees and Transcripts: Critical for demonstrating professional qualifications, especially for the E-3 and H-1B specialty occupation visas.
• AFP Police Checks: Often necessary to establish good character for permanent residency (Green Card) applications.
• Birth Certificates: Fundamental for establishing identity and family relationships.
• Marriage Certificates: Required if your spouse is applying as a dependent.

Does the US Require an Apostille or Full Legalisation?

Good news! The United States is a long-standing member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

This means your Australian public documents do not require complex embassy legalisation. A single step—obtaining a DFAT Apostille Certificate—is all that is needed to make your Australian documents legally acceptable in the United States.

However, it’s important to remember that most private documents (like university degrees) first need to be notarised by an Australian Notary Public before DFAT will issue an Apostille.

Trust MyApostille.com.au With Your Move to the US

US visa applications are strict, and even minor paperwork errors can cause significant delays or RFEs (Requests for Evidence). Don’t risk your timeline.

David Coleman, Notary Public in Sydney, regularly assists professionals preparing documents for U.S. immigration. At MyApostille.com.au, we offer a fast, seamless service to notarise your Australian documents and secure the required DFAT Apostille, so you can focus on packing your bags.

Get in touch with us at MyApostille.com.au today to ensure your E-3, H-1B, or Green Card documents are perfectly prepared.