US to Australia Migration

Begin your journey now with tailored legal advice

Australia is quickly becoming the destination of choice for American professionals seeking new career opportunities and adventures. With a thriving economy, beautiful landscapes, excellent healthcare, and a welcoming culture, Australia offers an unmatched environment to grow both professionally and personally.

At Nevett Ford, we have a wealth of experience in simplifying the migration process to Australia for US citizens. From securing the right visa to obtaining permanent residence, our accredited Australian immigration lawyers and agents are here to guide you every step of the way.

Australia’s migration system is complex and proper legal advice from professional, experienced attorneys is essential to ensure your objectives are met. Whether you are looking to expand your career or start a new chapter in Australia with your family, we ensure a stress-free, personalised experience.

Migration Application Process

1. Identify Your Reason For Migrating

Are you moving because you have a local job offer, an Australian spouse you want to join, or starting a new life in Australia with your family? This will determine what type of visa you need. Common visas for US professionals include the Australia General Skilled Migration Visa and Employer-Sponsored and Nominated Visas.

2. Choose The Right Visa Subclass Category

Picking the right visa pathway can make a significant difference in your chances of success, as well as the visa processing time. An experienced migration attorney in Australia can help you choose the right visa pathway for your situation.

3. Check Eligibility & Prepare Documentation

You will be expected to meet health and character criteria, as well as any other eligibility criteria required by your chosen visa subclass. Failure to provide correct and/or sufficient documentation can lead to delays or rejection of your application.

4. Submit Application

Once all documents are prepared, the application can be submitted to the Department of Home Affairs. You can do this yourself or have a migration lawyer in Australia complete the submission for you.

Our Services

As a full-service law firm, our skilled and experienced migration attorneys in Australia can support you with the following immigration services:

General Skilled Migration Visas

Designed for professionals with qualifications in high-demand sectors such as IT, healthcare, education, engineering and others.

Our team will help you with visa subclasses 189, 190, 491, and 191 under the General Skilled Migration programme.

Employer-Sponsored & Nominated Visas

If you have a job offer from an Australian employer, we can help streamline the visa process so that you can focus on starting your new position without delays.

We can help you with employment-related visas including subclass 186, 494, 482, 400 and 407.

Family & Partner Visas

We assist with visas that allow your spouse, partner, or children to join you as you start your new life in Australia.

Our team can assist with the applications of visa subclasses 820, 801, 300, 309, 100, 445.

Permanent Residence & Citizenship

With a 30-year proven track record, our team of attorneys are well-equipped to guide you through the process of obtaining permanent residence or citizenship, and helping you build a long-term future in Australia.

Migration Support Services

If you are an employer looking to relocate members of your US-based workforce to Australia, we can help you streamline your talent mobilisation and support you with everything from legal and immigration to tax, superannuation, and relocation support.

Visa Appeals & Reviews

Our team is experienced in managing all Australian migration-related disputes, including responding to Requests for Further Information (RFIs), navigating the complexities of visa review processes, and handling visa refusal appeals at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and Federal Circuit Court.

Why Choose
Nevett Ford

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Decades of Experience

Our migration lawyers have expertise and many years of experience in immigration matters to achieve successful visa results – even for clients who have had their cases rejected by other lawyers.

Personalised Service

Our team understands that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for US to Australian migration visa applications. We will assist you step-by-step and provide migration advice tailored to your situation.

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Initial Fixed Cost Consultations

Our team of skilled Australian visa immigration attorneys provide transparent and affordable fees to ensure our clients are aware of what the process will look like ahead of time.

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Exceptional Standard Of Care

As reviewed on Google, we are committed to providing compassionate and streamlined assistance for our clients as we believe in building strong and meaningful long-term relationships.

Multilingual Team

We recognise that there may be language barriers concerning migration issues; our immigration lawyers can provide written and oral advice in multiple languages, including Mandarin, Malay, Arabic, Sinhalese, Spanish, Greek, and Serbian, to ensure a successful application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main types of visas available for US professionals moving to Australia?

The most common visas for US professionals include the Australia General Skilled Migration Visa and Employer-Sponsored and Nominated Visas. Each visa has specific requirements, and we can help determine the best option for your situation.

How long does the visa application process take?

Visa processing times vary depending on the visa type, eligibility, and individual circumstances. On average, visa applications can take 6 to 12 months. However, some visas are much faster and some can also take more than 12 months. Our migration lawyers can help assess the strength of your application and advise on what you can do to support it.

Is my US degree or qualification recognised in Australia?

In many cases, US degrees and qualifications are recognised in Australia, especially in fields like healthcare, engineering, and IT. However, some professions may require additional certifications or assessments (such as attorneys, electricians, and medical specialists), which we can assist you with.

Will I be eligible for permanent residence?

Yes, many temporary visas provide pathways to permanent residence, especially if you have a general skilled visa or employer sponsorship. Our team will help you explore these options as part of your long-term plan.

What can I do if my visa gets cancelled or put under review?

Depending on the severity of the case, the review or appeal process can be complex, so having legal representation can be key to success. Our skilled migration attorneys in Australia have extensive experience in this area and can help you streamline the process, prepare legal submissions, as well as represent you in any hearings.

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Testimonials

Timely and Friendly

“I was recently granted my US visa with the help of Nevett Ford. I had the pleasure of working with Mark, Kim and Kelly to compile and file all my documents. Kim in particular was wonderful in helping me gather all I needed in a timely and friendly way.

Whilst hiring immigration attorney is a financial cost, I can only begin to imagine how stressful and emotionally costly this process might have been without Nevett Ford. My husband and I were surprised and delighted when my visa came as quickly as it did, you won’t regret it for a moment!

Thanks to Mark, Kim and Kelly for all your help!”

Alexandra Henkel

Professionalism & Knowledge

“Nevett Ford lawyers helped us with US E2 and E3 visa processing. We worked with Jeremy Weber and his professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to help us with all our queries was commendable. It was an absolute pleasure working with him.

Thanks for everything you have done to support us through the process!”

Dinesh Pandey

Informed decision making

“Having moved to the United States about two years ago, I was asking Mark Cross for advice on a number of complex questions concerning my US work visa and a green card application process. Making wrong or suboptimal decisions about visa or immigration documents can lead to increased expenses or to negative consequences affecting career and/or family. And that is why, I believe, guidance from professional immigration attorney is essential. Mark has always provided me with information and options available, so that I could make an informed decision on next steps. He has also been very responsive and worked to understand my particular circumstances before making his recommendation. I recommend Mark without hesitation to anyone considering employment and/or immigration options into the US.”

Alex Valiaev

Affordable legal services

“My wife and I engaged Melissa Vincenty from Nevett Ford to assist us with the US immigration visa process. She provided us with much needed support, guidance, and information. We highly recommend Melissa and Nevett Ford for the services they provide. I can also state that they were very affordable in comparison to other legal services we had engaged previously. Thanks again to Melissa and the team at Nevett Ford.”

Sincerely

Joe and Sonya Antonellis

Well organised

“The whole process from start to finish was very smooth and well organised. Our visas were issued with no problems at all and we are now living and working in the USA. I have already recommend some friends to Nevettford, Thanks!”

Jason Smith

Highly recommend

“Jeremy Weber was recommended to us to assist with immigration visas to the United States; this was a very good recommendation. Jeremy predicted everything accurately, was very hands on, gave clear directions and answered every question. Highly recommended.”

Nick Silberstein (Nick-Amudat)

Absolute pleasure

“Outstanding service from Melissa Vincenty and Jamie Mather. They took care of all the logistics for our Immigration Visa and they were an absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended!!”

Tracey @ Tracey Hughes Education

Amazing experience

“Rachel Zer recently helped me get my USA visa and was absolutely amazing throughout the whole experience. I highly recommend Nevett Ford for Visa applications.”

Ben H

Prompt Response

“Nettford provided professional and helpful service. They made getting my E3 visa much less stressful. All inquiries and emails were dealt with promptly.”

Gay Williams

Fast, friendly service

“Fast, friendly service. I used them to get a visa for the USA and they were brilliant.”

Nick Manning

Mlam Camou (MlCam)

2023-08-31

I will recommend definitely this services to anyone who wants a clear and positive outcome for his immigration case. Professionalism and experience are also 2 very important points to consider when you decide Nevett ford to represent you. I am satisfy with their work to be honest.Thank you Nevett Ford Lawyers for your excellent work.

Lisa-Marie Hinton

2023-08-31

My visa application was the most challenging time of my life. It was so much pressure, lots of tears and emotions. Ryan and the wonderful Team guided our family and secured my husband and children Citizenship and my PR. I think Ryan has a beautiful heart and is very kind. He listened to me when I was at my wits-end and could only cry on the phone. I would choose Ryan again. It has been a difficult journey but he never gave up on helping my family in the fight of staying together. Forever grateful. The Hintons xxx

Vivien Karabinas

2023-08-31

The expertise and service received by lawyer Sophie Stickland was efficient, caring and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend her. Thank you.

Jervin Paul Dhas

2023-08-30

Had the pleasure of working with Lili for my PR application and I had a very good experience. She was very responsive and guided me and provided updates in every step and the entire process was smooth and quick. Highly recommend their services and one of the best. Thanks again Team

Tom Simpson

2023-08-29

During the period between 2020 - 2023 i was applying for a permanent partner visa and hired Ryan to assist me.I had spoke to 7 other immigration lawyers prior to Ryan, and the general feedback i would get back was negative (installing doubt into my mind about the likelihood of obtaining a visa in my circumstance). Ryan was the only lawyer who had a positive attitude and was optimistic about my situation and gave me a lot of free advice about what i could do even before i hired him, this was a major green flag to me so i made the decision to hire him.I couldn't of asked for a better lawyer, i would highly recommended his services to anyone. Good communication, fast responses, never hesitant to answer any queries, pleasant to speak to and most importantly a good lawyer that gets the job done.I recently obtained my PR after a 3 year process and I cannot thank Ryan (and the team) enough for their service.

Hieronim Wiatrowski

2023-08-23

Lili Sibic was ery professional and helpful. Highly recommended ????

Jessica Liu

2023-08-21

Awesome and extremely professional and patient. Highly recommended!!！

Antonia

2023-08-17

Experienced, organised and friendly, Ryan is always helpful and reassuring during the entire visa application process. The entire duration has made him more than just a lawyer but a friend.

Hiro Kamisugi

2023-08-16

Nathan and Jean as team helped me for my first home purchase. Even though I knew nothing of this matter, they made my whole journey nice and comfortable. Everyone around myself tells me that purchasing home is a very stressful journey, but I was totally fine with their help. Don’t think I can ever ask anyone else for my next home in the future!