American Visa

yep. You can apply for them on line. Same as australia and most countries...3 months work permit is what you will need. , i think you have to apply for the extension when your in the country, your employer can be your sponser.

I don't think this is accurate.

OP, I recommend you get this book (or similar). This is what I used to evaluate my options when I was considering a move a few years back. It's a flippin minefield.

Amazon.com: U.S. Immigration Made Easy (9781413309218): Ilona Bray J.D.: Books