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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

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

Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Non-immigrants Into The US

On June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation relating to certain non-immigrant visa categories due to COVID-19 and its effects on the US economy. The Proclamation takes effect at 12:01AM eastern daylight time on June 24, 2020. The "Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who

Applying For A Green Card While In The US

Can you get a green card while in the US? If you live in the U.S. and have a U.S. citizen spouse you may be able to apply for a green card or lawful permanent residency within the United States. For U.S. citizens, we are here to help sort through the anxiety and stress of figuring out how to keep

E-3 Visa Considerations when Changing Salary – Wages – or Hours

Changes in Wages, Hours, Furloughs and Layoffs for E-3 Visa Holders Many employers and employees, including those holding E-3 visas, are facing several challenging issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shifts, including employment changes such as furloughs and layoffs. In

Leaving Australia – International Travel Ban and Exemptions

Due to COVID-19, leaving Australia is not currently possible for Australian citizens and permanent residents. However, in certain circumstances Australians can apply for an exemption to depart. The only scenarios which permit an international departure are as follows: Your travel is as part of the

Updates to Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) Satisfactory Departure Requests

Updates to Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) Satisfactory Departure Requests As the US continues to face the spread of COVID-19 ("coronavirus"), for those visitors in the US who have entered using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), it is important to understand US immigration law related to your entry. The