How to Migrate to Australia from the US Australia is a great and prosperous country with a high standard of living. With more than 1 in 5 Australians born overseas (27%), Australia is among the world's most popular emigration destinations. Australia has an intricate visa system that focuses on
Visas for Australians to Work in the United States
The United States has several different types of visas that allow for non-Americans to live and work in the US. Australian citizens are in a beneficial position because Australia and the United States have an arrangement that allows only Australian citizens to have access to the E-3 Specialty
E-3 Visa FAQ – Professionals Answer Your E3 Visa Questions
Are you an Australian citizen looking to temporarily relocate to the US after receiving a job offer from a US employer? The E3 Visa is exactly what you need! In this article, we will answer all the most commonly asked questions about E3 Visas including: What is an E-3 visa? The
US Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) FAQ
The US Diversity Visa Lottery (DV) is a well-known program that is applied for by millions of people globally each year looking for a chance to be able to become a Permanent Resident (green card holder) in the US. The official Instructions and Registration period for the Diversity Visa Lottery 2023
President Biden Ends Immigrant Visa Ban [UPDATE]
Trump Era Visa Bans Rescinded by President Biden On February 24, 2021, U.S. President Biden rescinded what has come to be known as the Immigrant Visa Ban or the Presidential Proclamation 10014 previously issued by former President Trump. Former President Trump issued the Immigrant Visa Ban on April
Expedited Processing Now Available to E-3 Visa Petitions
USCIS Expands Premium Processing Service to E-3 Petitions Starting on February 24, 2021, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced that they would immediately expand their premium processing service for E-3 petitions. This will greatly assist Australian citizens who are in the
Important Information For Australians Using ESTA for Travel to the US [Update Jan 2021]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Australians and Australian Permanent Residents travel plans to the U.S. have been disrupted. Families and couples have been split apart and business visitor travelers may have not been able to attend to critical business meetings in the U.S. The interplay of the
Important Information for All Travelers to the United States – COVID-19 Requirements [Update]
Updates to COVID-19 Requirements for Traveller's to the US As widely reported and announced by the U.S. Center for Disease (CDC) this week, the United States will start a new COVID-19 related policy stating that "all international passengers headed to the United States will first need to show proof
What A Biden Administration Means For US Immigration Policy
As most people are aware, former Vice President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., the Democratic Presidential candidate has been confirmed by the US Electoral College as the winner of the US presidential election and will take office on January 20, 2021. For many non-Americans that are applying for visas
Mark Cross Promoted to Head of US Immigration Services
We would like to congratulate Mark Cross on his promotion to Head of US Immigration Services here at Worldwide Migration Partners. Mark has been an integral part of our team for a number of years now and we are extremely delighted that he has accepted this new position. "I look forward to the
Reprieve from US Department of Labors Prevailing Wage Changes [Update]
US District Court Sets Aside New Wage Rules The US district court has set aside the two announced rules that would have impacted numerous employment-based visa categories to the United States including E-3 visas. Previously, we mentioned these regulations were already being challenged in
US Department of Labors Prevailing Wage Changes Impact on E-3 Visas [Update]
The Trump admiration recently announced two related rules that will impact numerous employment-based visa categories to the United States. The main thrust of these new regulations is directed mostly towards visas that involve specialty occupations in the US including the widely used H-1B, the H-1B1
Requesting an Emergency Non-Immigrant Visa Appointment in Australia
As of July 16, 2020 the US Consulates in Sydney and Perth have announced a resumption of certain limited immigrant and non-immigrant visa services "including travelers with urgent travel needs and students (F, M and J categories)." The US Consulate Melbourne remains unable to resume routine visa
US Visa Renewals By Mail
Updates to US Visa Renewals Most people working in the United States on visas remember having to apply for their initial US visa; booking an appointment, waiting in the lengthy security line, spending most of your morning at the US Consulate, and then finally getting the quick interview to let you
I want to marry a US Citizen – A more detailed review of K-1 visas
Amidst these unprecedented times due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is increasingly common that a US citizen and their international partner are separated because of travel restrictions, including travel both in and out of Australia. Due to these additional restrictions, in some circumstances,