U.S. Consulate Sydney Remains Closed For Move Since June, when Sydney entered its latest lockdown, the U.S. Consulate in Sydney has been closed for routine visa processing services and U.S. Citizen Services have been drastically reduced. In addition, emergency appointments for Non-Immigrant Visas
Vaccination and Quarantine Requirements For Travel to Australia – Nov 2021
Quarantine is no longer required for returning vaccinated Australian residents, citizens, and their immidiate family memebers From Nov. 1, 2021, fully vaccinated people will be able to travel to Australia without quarantining if they are: An Australian citizen An Australian permanent resident
NSW to Remove Quarantine Requirements for Australian Citizens & Residents
In a surprise announcement, the NSW state government will be scrapping all quarantine measures as of November 1, 2021. Under the announced measures, hotel and home quarantine will no longer be required for double-vaccinated people entering NSW, including Australian citizens, residents and their
Australian Travel Exemptions During The Pandemic
Australia's International Travel Ban and Exemptions for Eligible Applicants Are you looking to relocate your family back home to Australia? Are you expecting to move overseas for a new job or to expand your business? Are you needing to visit unwell loved ones from your home country but are unsure
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
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
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
Update to Australian Student Visas
ANNOUNCED: Update to Australian Student Visas. There was information released on 20 July 2020 that pertains to both Student Visa Applicants as well as Student Visa holders. The main points of the media release by DHA are: 1. The Government will recommence granting student visas in all locations
Australian Temporary Visa Holders Receive Good News
Good news for Australian temporary visa holders with the announcement of the new pathway via Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa. The Department of Home Affairs has announced the introduction of a new pathway available under the Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) Visa. Within the stream of
Australian Partner Visas Explained
There are three options for Australian Partners Visas if you are in a relationship with an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen and your intention is to reside in Australia. If you are not currently in Australia, then you may apply for a Tourist (Subclass 600) visa
Immigration Stories – Part 1 Moving to Australia
Immigration Stories - Every Immigrant has a story to tell. Immigration is all about the people … the people who were here and those who came. Immigrants have a lot to adapt to when migrating to a new country. A new environment, new lifestyle, new currency, new language or accent and often a