IMMIGRATION AND VISAS
A country and culture that owes its existence to immigration, America prides itself on being the land of opportunity where all things are possible. America is one of the most sought after destinations for migration – so it’s not easy to obtain a visa for permanent residence. In fact, it can be an extremely long and complex process and there aren’t the usual ‘skills’ or ‘point test’ application categories. Applications may be based on securing an appropriate offer of skilled employment, obtaining sponsorship from a close family member, developing a business or having significant capital investment.
Each year hundreds of thousands of people travel to the United States to do business and work temporarily. The country welcomes the international exchange of commerce as well as the contribution to society of temporary workers and the cultural, educational and training programs that enhance migration. The kind of visa needed is defined by immigration law and relates to the intended purpose of your travel.
EMPLOYMENT VISAS
E3 Visa – This is a visa specifically for Australian passport holders to gain access to the US more quickly. You still need a job offer from a US employer for a suitable position but this means you can avoid the normal queues and visa capping that occurs for other countries. This is a real bonus for Australians and will ensure you’re working in the US as quickly as possible.
Intercompany Transfers / L visas – If a company based overseas has a branch in the USA or intends to establish one in the USA then this visa can be used to transfer key managers or technical specialists to the USA. This is a temporary residence visa that can be extended for up to 7 years. The employee to be transferred needs to have worked for the overseas company for a minimum of 1 out of the last 3 years.
BUSINESS VISAS
E1 or E2 Investor and Trader visas are available for applicants looking to invest or trade temporarily in the USA. Only certain passport holders are eligible as treaty trader & investors for these visas.
EB5 Investor Visa – This is a route to a green card or permanent residence straightaway. There have been some problems in the past with regards to the type of investment that qualifies and is safe for this program. Please contact us as we work with approved investments and can advise you on the best way forward.
FAMILY MIGRATION
If you have a family member or spouse that is a US permanent resident or citizen, then they may be able to sponsor you for a visa to the USA.
It’s important that we conduct a thorough assessment of your case in order to properly advise you of your options. If you would like to know more, please complete your personal assessment form and one of our consultants will get back to you with your assessment results and advice on the best way to proceed.
Eligibility Assessment Service
It is difficult to begin to plan your new life overseas unless you have a clear picture of the options available. You may be asking yourself the following questions…
- Do I qualify to go to this country?
- What do I have to do to immigrate ?
- What career opportunities are available to me ?
- Where will I find the best opportunities ?
- What else do I have to think about ?
If you would like to find out more about your potential opportunities, we recommend you take advantage of our eligibility assessment service.
Our expert staff can carry out a detailed appraisal of your background and advise you as to your likely eligibility for the appropriate Visa.
Getting started with your eligibility assessment
To get started with your personal assessment now, please follow this easy process.
