Specialist U.S. Immigration Lawyers in Australia
Worldwide Migration Partners are Australia's leading U.S. immigration law firm. We specialise in providing visa assistance, legal guidance, and advice to Australian citizens looking to migrate to the United States of America. Our expert team of U.S. immigration attorneys can help you obtain a range of U.S. visas. We have the experience and understanding of complex U.S. immigration law to make your migration process as smooth and easy as possible.
U.S. Visas for Australians
E3 Visa Application and Renewals
Worldwide Migration Partners are the E3 Visa specialists! E3 visas allow Australian citizens to live and work in the United States of America. Our team of U.S. immigration lawyers have the experience and knowledge to maximise your chances of being accepted whilst minimising the stress and hassle.
Having been through it ourselves, our team of U.S. ex-pat migration lawyers understand how stressful, intimidating and time consuming the migration process can be. We take care of your application from start to finish so that you can enjoy the process and arrive in the U.S. ready to prosper.
U.S. permanent residency, commonly referred to as a green card, allows the holder to live freely and indefinitely inside the United States. Successful applicants are entitled to work in the U.S. and travel in and out of the country as needed.
Our highly experienced team of U.S. immigration attorneys will provide comprehensive support in lodging your U.S. green card application. We will ensure you the greatest chance for success and support you throughout the entire process.
I have an Australian Section 10 – No Conviction Recorded, can I travel to the US on an ESTA?
This depends on what the arrest was for. It is important to remember that even with a “No Conviction Recorded” finding, this is still considered a conviction for US immigration purposes and must be disclosed on any visa application as well as in some instances on the ESTA registration.
Generally, a drug possession charge or admission will make you inadmissible to the US and you may not use the visa waiver program for travel.
If I am inadmissible to the US, does this mean I will never be able to visit the US?
Not necessarily. Depending on what your conviction is for, there may be waivers of inadmissibility available that you can apply for.
If I have No Conviction Recorded, how can US immigration know that I had an arrest?
Trust us, the US government has extensive networks of security checks. If you lie on a visa form or an ESTA application, this can have a permanent effect on your travel to the US.
If you have ever been arrested in Australia or elsewhere, it is best to get the advice from one of our experienced US attorneys. This area of US immigration law is very complex and how you present your past criminal records may have a serious impact on your future travel to the US.
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What if I don’t qualify for an E-3 because I don’t have a Bachelor’s Degree?
There may be another option if you are a business owner, that being the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. The E-2 investor visa is a renewable work visa set aside for business investors from certain treaty countries.
Both the US business and the individual investor, or employee, must qualify for E-2 visa status.
There are other qualifications and requirements for this visa that you can discuss with one of our experienced US lawyers.
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Can I do business in the US on a Visa Waiver?
This is a question we get very often. Unfortunately, it is an area of the law that is a bit ambiguous with the changing dynamics of a global marketplace.
In general, you may travel to the US on business if your business is based overseas and the purpose of travel is for the furtherance of your foreign business. If a US business benefits from your time in the US (for example, you are a consultant working with a US based business and getting paid for your services), then you might need a proper work visa. If you are in the US to attend meetings, conferences or trade shows, you can generally use a visa waiver or a B-1 visa for this purpose.
The B-1 visa does not expand what you can do in the US for business, it merely will allow you to enter the US for longer than 90 days per visit if necessary.
Are there any other work visas that I can apply for?
Depending on your circumstances, there are other categories that you may qualify for and are appropriate for your type of work or situation. These include the L Visas for Intra-Company Transfers, H-1B visas (for non-Australians), O Visas for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement, P visas for Athletes, Artists and Entertainment Groups and other Visas that may fit your circumstances. We will advise you on all of your visa options as well as give you our best recommendation for a successful outcome.
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I have just married a US Permanent Resident, can I get a Green Card too?
You would be eligible to apply for a green card as well, but unfortunately, the waiting time for you to receive your permanent residency is now almost 24 months. Contact us for further information.
Does the US recognize de-facto relationships? If we are not married, may I accompany my partner to the US if they are going on a work visa?
The US does not recognize de-facto relationships. To receive the benefit of a non-immigrant visa as a dependent, you must be legally married in a proper jurisdiction. The length of the marriage is not relevant in these circumstances. The US also recognizes same sex marriages for the purpose of US immigration benefits.
In order to gain permanent residency through your US partner, you must be legally married. The nature and length of the relationship and marriage is considered in these applications.
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I am a US citizen and my husband is Australian, our son was born in Australia – is our son a US citizen?
This again, is an area of citizenship that can cause some confusion. If the mother of a child born abroad was a US citizen at the time the child was born and meets former US residency requirements, the child is automatically a US citizen. Requirements for a US citizen father are slightly different. Contact us for information on how to record a foreign-born child’s birth abroad.
My child was born in the US when I was working there, is she a US citizen?
Any child born on US soil is considered a US citizen at birth.
I have decided to renounce my US citizenship, is this a difficult process?
The renouncement process needs to be proceeded by proper filing of all US taxes and other requirements. This can take some time and all aspects of this should be considered before moving forward. Please contact us for a detailed consultation regarding your rights and responsibilities when it comes to a renouncement.
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