Understanding the time frame and requirements for renewing an E-3 visa allows you to coordinate your travel to attend an E-3 renewal appointment, or if returning to Australia, use the convenient the mail-in option. In this post we discuss the key factors that determine your legal status in the
Expedited E-3 Processing
USCIS Premium Processing Service for E-3 Petitions In 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced they would expand their premium processing service for E-3 petitions for Australians in specialty occupations. The change in policy greatly assists Australian citizens who are
Amending Current E-3 Visas and Changing Employers
Amending an E-3 Visa and Changing Employers In this article Worldwide Migration Partners will discuss the process of amending an E-3 visa and changing employers within the United States, or at a US Consulate. Amending your E-3 for a New Position or Employer within the United States Applying for
Marriage Green Cards for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
Marriage Green Cards For U.S. Permanent Residency For U.S. citizens who marry a foreign national and want to live permanently together in the United States, a marriage green card will be necessary. A U.S. green card provides lawful permanent residency enabling the holder to live and work freely
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for ALL Inbound Travelers – Oct 2021
The U.S. will require all adult visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry, beginning Nov 8, 2021 The U.S. has provided significant new guidance related to travel to the U.S. in light of COVID-19. The most recent of these changes is the Biden Administration announcement of the
U.S. to Ease International Travel Restrictions November 2021
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Trump Era Visa Bans Rescinded by President Biden On February 24, 2021, U.S. President Biden rescinded what has come to be known as the Immigrant Visa Ban or the Presidential Proclamation 10014 previously issued by former President Trump.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
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