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Trump Era Visa Bans Rescinded by President Biden On February 24, 2021, U.S. President Biden rescinded what has come to be known as the Immigrant Visa Ban or the Presidential Proclamation 10014 previously issued by former President Trump.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
Expedited Processing Now Available to E-3 Visa Petitions
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
Moving to Australia From the USA
How to Migrate to Australia from the US 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
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 FAQ – Professionals Answer Your E3 Visa Questions
E-3 Visas Are you an Australian citizen looking to relocate to the United States after receiving a job offer from a U.S. employer? The E3 Visa is exactly what you need! In this article, we will answer all the most commonly asked questions about E3 Visas. Table of contents What is an E3 visa? Who
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