Biden Administration to Ease COVID Travel Restrictions for More than 30 Countries White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients has announced that starting in November, foreign nationals will once again be permitted to fly to the U.S. Travellers from previously banned international
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Trump Era Visa Bans Rescinded by President Biden On February 24, 2021, U.S. President Biden rescinded what has come to be known as the Immigrant Visa Ban or the Presidential Proclamation 10014 previously issued by former President Trump.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
Moving to Australia From the USA
How to Move to Australia from the USA Have you been dreaming of experiencing life "down under"? Looking to take on a career or study opportunity? Or just wondering "Can I move to Australia?" This post will cover everything you need to know about migrating to Australia from the USA including: Can a
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
Important Information For Australians Using ESTA for Travel to the US
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
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 | Info and Guide by a U.S. Immigration Attorney
E-3 Specialty Occupation U.S. Work Visa for Australians The E-3 visa represents a unique path of employment for Australians in the United States and provides several key benefits for both employee and employer over alternate U.S. work visas. The E-3 visa is essentially derivative of the more
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
U.S. Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) FAQ
The U.S. 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 Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) in the United States. Registration for the 2025 U.S. Green Card Diversity Lottery is
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
U.S. Visa Renewals by Mail
U.S. Visa Renewals by Mail for Australian Citizens Most Australian citizens working in the United States on visas remember having to apply for their initial US visa; book an appointment, wait in the security line, spend considerable time at the US Consulate, and then attend your scheduled in-person
K-1 Fiancé Visa for Marriage to a United States Citizen
Recently, it has been increasingly common that a US citizen and their international partner are separated because of travel restrictions, including travel both in and out of the US. The K-1 fiancé(e) visa is an option for couples who intend to get married, though have not been able to to do so