The E-3 is very similar to the H-1B with regard to the specialty/professional requirements for the position offered in the United States. However, there are several notable differences. The E-3category has a cap of 10,500 per fiscal year but it has never been reached.Dependents of the E-3 worker may be admitted as E-3D dependents regardless of their country of citizenship and, unlike the H-1B classification, spouses ofE-3 foreign nationals may apply for and obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work. The E-3 may be issued indefinitely in increments of two years and can be a faster process than the H-1B petition. E-3s may possess"quasi dual intent," but must be careful with their intention upon admission to the United States.