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
Amending Current E-3 Visas and Changing Employers
The most likely beneficiaries of this situation will be those needing to amend their current E-3 visa or change employers from within the U.S. without traveling abroad to obtain a new visa. In this post Change to Non-Immigrant Status Extension of Non-Immigrant Status USCIS Premium
Congratulations to Jeremy and his wife Fah on their recent Australian citizenship!
Congratulations to our Senior US Attorney Jeremy and his wife Fah on their recent Australian citizenship! The pair celebrated their citizenship ceremony on March 27, 2023. Jeremy is originally from the US, and Fah is from Thailand. They arrived in Australia together on Christmas Eve, 2016 and
WMP Immigration Update May 2022
Welcome to the Worldwide Migration Partners immigration update. I'm Melissa Vincenty, and I'm the managing director of Worldwide Migration Partners. So many of you are eager to get back to international travel - I wanted to provide a quick update on the changes to the process, so you can better
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
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
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Trump Era Visa Bans Rescinded by President Biden On February 24, 2021, U.S. President Biden rescinded what has come to be known as the Immigrant Visa Ban or the Presidential Proclamation 10014 previously issued by former President Trump.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
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
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
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