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Expat Guide

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An Expat Guide For Anyone Who Is Living In The US Right Now

The majority of the team here at Worldwide Migration Partners have all been expats at different times in our lives, so we understand just how stressful the last few months may have been for you due to the COVD-19 pandemic.

We have created this page to cover important topics to help all expats living in the US. If something you wanted to know hasn't been covered below though, please visit our Contact Us page to speak with one of our specialists.

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We will update this page with the latest US visa news as it emerges. We would also recommend following the Worldwide Migration Partners Facebook Page for regular updates.

US Visa Renewals By Mail

US Visa Renewals By Mail

Updates to US Visa Renewals Most people working in the United States on visas remember having to apply for their initial US visa; booking an […]

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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 […]

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E-3 Visa Considerations during COVID 19

Changes in Wages, Hours, Furloughs and Layoffs Due to COVID-19 for E-3 Visa Holders Many employers and employees, including those holding E-3 visas, are facing […]

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E-3 Visa Extensions and Renewal Options During COVID-19 Pandemic

With borders reopening to travel for vaccinated Australian citizens, please see our primary post on Renewing an E3 Visa Do you have an E-3 visa […]

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What happens to an E-3 employee that must work from home?

What happens to an E-3 employee that must work from home?

What happens to an E-3 employee that must work from home? With the current range of restrictions in the US due to the COVID-19 crisis, […]

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E-3 Visa Renewals and Extensions

E3 Visa Renewals  Renewing your E3 visa can be a confusing and stressful process and its complexity has only increased with travel restrictions and increasing […]

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US Expat Questions Answered

What happens to an E-3 employee that must work from home? Expand

The US Department of Labor (DOL) have guidelines outlining what happens when an employee may need to work from home as it relates to the Labor Condition Application (LCA).

If the E-3 worker's current home is within the “area of intended employment” as listed on the certified LCA then a new LCA filing is not generally going to be required as long as there are no changes in the terms and conditions of the employment.

In these situations, the employer must provide an electronic or hard-copy notice posting for 10 days to that worksite, including a home office. As well as update the Public Access File of the E-3 worker with new posting information.

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the DOL has stated that their office “acknowledges employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic may experience various service disruptions, the notice will be considered timely when placed as soon as practical and no later than 30 calendar days after the worker begins work at the new worksite locations.”

We will be releasing a blog on this topic soon and going into more depth about this topic. Please keep an eye on our blog page for this new article.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us today. The team at Worldwide Migration Partners are here to help you navigate this critical and unprecedented situation.

 

My E-3 Visa is Expiring and I can’t travel – What do I do? Expand

If you are currently in the United States and your E-3 visa is expiring, the best option under the current situation is to extend your E-3 status within the United States. As long as you are extending your E-3 status with your same employer, you are allowed to file a petition to extend your E-3 status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).

Upon filing the petition to extend your E-3, you are given a continuation of authorised employment for 240 days. Typically, the extension of status will be reviewed during this time and you can continue working in the US while your case is pending.

If your current visa is expiring soon and you are not able to renew your visa at the U.S. Consulate, as is likely the case with the current situation, you may decide the best option available is to file an extension of your E-3 status or even a change of employer petition with the USCIS while you remain in the United States. This will allow you to stay in the United States in valid status and continue working until you can travel internationally to renew the visa at a U.S. Consulate.

We will be releasing a blog on this topic soon and going into more depth about this topic. Please keep an eye on our blog page for this new article.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us today. The team at Worldwide Migration Partners are here to help you navigate this critical and unprecedented situation.

What if I am in the US now on the Visa Waiver (ESTA)? Expand

For those who are currently in the US after a valid admission on the Visa Waiver (ESTA), the first and most important step is to understand your period of admission. This is the maximum date you have been given to stay in the US.

This information on admission period is stated in the Form I-94 provided U.S. Custom and Border Protection (CBP). A foreign national should always check this date regardless of the date on your entry stamp in your passport. Foreign nationals can find their I-94 here.

We will be releasing a blog on this topic soon and going into more depth about this topic. Please keep an eye on our blog page for this new article.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us today. The team at Worldwide Migration Partners are here to help you navigate this critical and unprecedented situation.

What happens during the current COVID-19 pandemic to Visa Waiver (ESTA) travelers? Expand

First, it important to consider if you can safely depart the US and return to your home country.

If a foreign national decides to stay in the US or cannot leave the US, then you need to understand US immigration law related to your stay.

It is important to understand there are no provisions to extend a Visa Waiver (ESTA) entry. Furthermore, generally a foreign national cannot change status to a different non-immigrant visa status from the Visa Waiver (ESTA) entry.

The only option would be called satisfactory departure from the US, which would give a foreign national after a Visa Waiver (ESTA) entry up to an additional 30 days to depart the US in an emergency. This is provided the foreign national is currently in status and within their current 90-day admission period. This is the only relief available currently, and the final decision is a matter of discretion.

We will be releasing a blog on this topic soon and going into more depth about this topic. Please keep an eye on our blog page for this new article.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us today. The team at Worldwide Migration Partners are here to help you navigate this critical and unprecedented situation.

If you have a question not listed above, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are available to help you in the US and in Australia!

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