PDF Link – Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants

PDF Link – Guidance for E-3 Visa Holders During Covid-19

PDF Link – Guidance for Employers of E-3 Visa Holders During Covid-19

Webinar hosted by the American Australian Association, featuring Zjantelle Cammisa Markel – 02.22.2023

Topics include:
– What is the H-1B visa?
• Similarities and differences with the E-3 visa.
– Those who should consider H-1B
•E-3 to H-1B
• F-1 to H-1B
• J-1 to H-1B
• O-1 to H-1B
– L-1 as an alternative to the H-1B with even more benefits
– Do you need an H-1B to pursue a green card?
– Can you transition from an E-3 to a green card?
– Do E-2, O-1 or L-1 visas lead to a green card?
– When should you start considering pursuing an employment-based green card?
– What families with non-U.S. citizen children reaching their teens need to consider
– Entering the H-1B lottery
• H-1B visa application timeline

Webinar hosted by the American Australian Association, featuring Zjantelle Cammisa Markel – 03.15.2022

Topics include:
– Automatic Work Authorization for E-1, E-2, E-3 and L-1 Spouses
– Can My Dependent Children Work Once They Reach a Certain Age?
– What About Work Authorization for H-4, O-3, F-2, J-2, and P-2 Visa Holders?
– Australian Entry Requirements
– U.S. Entry Requirements
– H-1B vs E-3 for Australian Professionals
– U.S. Visa Consequences of Alcohol-Related Offences
– E-3 Visa Processing Times
– Overview of Visa, Green Card and Citizenship Processing Times
– Updated USCIS Guidance on O-1Bs in Motion Picture and Television

Webinar Hosted by the American Australian Association, featuring David Thomas of Qantas, and Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, ‘October U.S Immigration Update for Australian Expats’ – 10.25.2021

Topics include:
– Qantas Travel and Entry Requirements
– Visa Re-Validation Reminder
– Green Card Lottery 2023 Reminder
– Green Card Holders Outside the US Update
– Covid-19 Vaccine Now Required for Green Card Medicals
– EAD Processing Times
– NIEs, the Lifting of the UK, Ireland, Schengen, Iran, India, South Africa, Brazil, China Travel Ban, – and the Vaccination Requirement to Enter the U.S.
– Securing an E-3 Visa Interview in Australia
– Securing an E-3 Visa Interview Outside of Australia

Webinar Hosted by the American Australian Association, featuring Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, ‘May U.S Immigration Update for Australian Expats’ – 05.4.2021

Topics include:
– COVID-19 Vaccinations: Testing and Travel
– Social Media and Immigration
– End of the Presidential Proclamation 10052
– Securing National Interest Exceptions (NIE)
– Green Card Holders Outside the U.S.
– E-3 Premium Processing and Securing E-3 Visa Appointment Abroad

Webinar Hosted by the American Australian Association, featuring Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, ‘March U.S Immigration Update for Australian Expats’ – 03.16.2021

Topics include:
– E-3 Premium Processing
– Naturalization Civics Test
– Presidential Proclamation 10014 Rescission
– Green Card Holders Outside of the US for More Than 6 Months
– H-1B Electronic Registration and Selection Process

Webinar Hosted by the American Australian Association, featuring Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, ‘2021 Immigration Update for Australian Expats’ – 02.09.2021

Topics include:
– Biden Administration Immigration Updates
– COVID-19 Testing & Entry to the U.S.
– Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Winners 2020
– J-1 Visa Holder Update
– Prevailing Wage Update (E-3 and H-1B)
– Securing E-3 Visa Appointments Abroad
– E-3 Renewal and Change of Employer from within the U.S.
– Working from Abroad
– Securing Biometric Appointments – E-3D and EAD Processing

Webinar Hosted by the American Australian Association, featuring Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, ‘Final Update on U.S. Immigration for Australian Expats 2020’ – 12.15.2020

Topics include:
– Updates to Prevailing Wages
– Presidential Proclamations
– Staying in the U.S. on a long-dated I-94 and new LCA
– E-3 visa process in Australia (Emergency Appointments & Mail Ins)
– Alternate Consulates Abroad for E-3 Visa Processing
– Alternatives to Travelling Abroad to Get a Visa
– Preserving your Green Card and/or Ability to File for U.S. Citizenship if Abroad

Webinar Hosted by the American Australian Association and America Josh, featuring a team of experts including Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, ‘Australians Abroad: What You Need to Know’ – 10.27.2020

Topics include:
– Visa Appointment Cancellations at U.S. Consulates – When Will U.S. Consulates Re-open?
– Emergency Visa Appointments
– Green Card Holders “Stuck” Abroad – Preserving your Green Card Status and/or Ability to File for U.S. Citizenship
– Working For Your U.S. Employer From Abroad
– Updates to Prevailing Wages
– Alternative Wage Sources
– Updates to “Specialty Occupation”

Webinar Hosted by the American Australian Association, featuring Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, ‘Latest Update on U.S. Immigration for Australian Expats’ – 07.28.2020

Topics include:
– Extending or Changing Employer from Within the U.S.
– Filing to Change Status to E-3 from Within the U.S.
– Factors to Consider when Filing an I-129
– Applying for your E-3 Visa at a U.S. Consulate Abroad (Australia & Elsewhere)
– Presidential Proclamations
– Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Winners and Green Cards
– Updates on EAD Card Backlogs
– Green Card Holders “Stuck” Abroad – Preserving your Green Card Status and/or Ability to File for U.S. Citizenship

The Australian Community Update Videos, hosted by James Boland, ‘Update: Premium Processing for the E-3 Visa’

‘Immigration Update 2021’

Topics include:
– Updates on Travel Restrictions into the US.
– National Interest Exemptions into the US.
– COVID test requirements for entering the US.
– International and Domestic quarantine rules
– U.S. Consulate options and emergency appointments
– I-129 in-country renewal
– Delays in obtaining Biometric appointments
– Fall in E-3 approvals in 2020. In part, are Australians staying in roles rather than changing employers?
– Applying for a Travel Exemption to and from Australia
– Travel to the US on a Visa Waiver and extending Visa Waivers
– Proposed Green Card Lottery increases from 55,000 to 80,000
– Simplified process for traveling on an expired Green Card after filing your I-90 renewal
– Premium Processing approved (but pending) for E-3, EAD, and Change of Visa Status that will reduce processing times to 30-45 days. UPDATE ON THIS POINT AS AT 02/24/2021: Petitioners filing Form I-129, requesting a change or extension of status to E-3 classification will have the option to request premium processing service for their petition from February 24th!

‘December 2020 Immigration Update Part 1’

Topics include:
– The Presidential Proclamation and Green Cards
– The Presidential Proclamation and H, L and J visas
– Ongoing Travel Restrictions and their Impact on (re)entering the United States
– Which Consulates are issuing Visas? Mexico City, Sydney
– Obtaining visas at other overseas Consulates – who is eligible and exempt from travel bans and quarantine?

‘December 2020 Immigration Update Part 2’

Topics include:
– The Courts strike down October changes to the Prevailing Wage
– Strategies for extending your U.S. stay in case you are terminated or furloughed due to COVID
– Why the D-I-Y E-3 visa is no longer a simple process and the importance of Professional advice
– The Pros and Cons of filing an I-129 application inside the U.S
– Pros and Cons of extending your I-94 by leaving and reentering the United States on an E visa
– Some “Silver Linings” at a dark time for Australians in the United States

‘September 2020 Immigration Update – A time sensitive update for winners of the 2020 DV Lottery’

‘August 2020 Update – Consular Openings and Emergency Appointments’

‘August 2020 Update – Mail In Visa Applications’

‘August 2020 Update – Travel Exemptions and Restrictions’

‘August 2020 Update – New Filing Fees and Rescheduled Green Card Appointments’

‘August 2020 Update – Why you need to check your I-94’

‘June 2020 Update – Renewing Your Visa’

‘June 2020 Update – Presidential Proclamation’

‘June 2020 Update – Visa Processing Times’

‘Can Employers Reduce an E-3 Employee’s Salary, and Not Have to File a New LCA?’

‘Can You Renew an Expiring Visa from Within the USA?’

‘Why Is It Important to Always Check Your I-94, Every Time You Re-Enter the USA?’

‘Am I Eligible To Apply for Unemployment Insurance?’

Webinar Hosted by the American Australian Association, featuring Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, ‘A Guide for Expats Impacted by Covid-19’ – 04.06.2020

Webinar Hosted by Consul-General Alastair Walton, featuring Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, ‘Navigating Visas and Immigration Status During Covid-19’ – 04.09.2020

Snippets from the America Josh “Regular Checkups” Webinar featuring Josh Pugh, Lisa Baden, Jason Stoch, and Zjantelle Markel, ‘Advice If You Are Coming Up To The End of Your Visa/I-94 – 05.07.2020

‘USCIS Turnaround Times At The Moment, During Covid-19’

‘If You Are Currently In Australia, and You Have a Valid US Visa – Can You Reenter the USA At The Moment?’

‘Working From Home and Posting Notice Requirements’

‘When Are Consulates Going To Reopen?’