Australia Visa For Usa

There is a high demand of the Australia visa among the citizens of the USA. The reason behind this phenomenon is evident, as one has to study and work in the USA for a certain duration of time before applying to become citizen. Australia plays a crucial role in the worldwide arena. It certainly is one of the most amazing countries in terms of education system, quality of life, international relations and commercial value.

If you are living in the USA and your passion is to make it big in Australia, first of all pat yourself on the back. I know how challenging it can be if you have a family and a career. But whatever happened to that American dream? This article is a guide on how to immigrate to Australia as an American citizen if you have plans to pursue a business venture or start your own company there as an Australian startup visa is highly unlikely.

COVID-19 VISA FAQS

I have received notification that my Australian visa has been approved.  Will I still be able to travel?

Travel restrictions to Australia and mandatory quarantine arrangements are currently in place due to COVID-19. Please refer to the Department’s website for information about these restrictions and how to apply for an exemption. The information on the Department’s website is updated frequently in response to the evolving situation.

If I change my travel plans can I still use the same visa to travel after the travel restrictions are lifted or will I need to apply again?

If you will be travelling within the validity period of your visa you will not need to re-apply.  You can access our online Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) to check your visa conditions.  You can also refer to your visa grant letter or access your ImmiAccount for this information.

Once a visa has been granted, it cannot be amended (and extensions cannot be granted).  Please visit our website for instructions on how to apply for another visa if the validity period of your visa has passed. 

However, you should reconsider your need to apply for an Australian visa at this time and check this website regularly for updates on travel restrictions and visa processing.

I have been granted a visa with an Initial Entry Condition but I am unable to make my first entry into Australia by the date specified in my Grant Notification letter due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. Will I still be able to travel?

You may still be able to arrive in Australia after the initial entry date, as long as it is before the “Must not arrive after date” or the “for first entry, arrive by” date specified in your visa Grant Notification letter and you continue to meet all other visa conditions and requirements (such as valid health and penal checks). 

Please contact the Global Service Centre on +61 2 6196 0196 when you decide to travel to Australia but do not finalise your travel plans until you have received confirmation that your entry to Australia can be facilitated.

Some delays may be encountered upon arrival into Australia while visa validity is verified.

We cannot extend the validity period of your visa. If your visa ceases and you have not entered Australia by your visa validity date, you will need to apply for another visa. 

You can check visa details and conditions through Visa Entitlement Verification Online system (VEVO).

Are you still assessing applications?

Visa and citizenship applications continue to be assessed during the coronavirus crisis and the Department is prioritising the processing of visa and citizenship applications for those travellers who are exempt from the travel restrictions.

Please visit our website for details on how to apply for a travel exemption.

This office cannot provide you with an update on your visa application. Please login to ImmiAccount to check the status of your application.

More information about global processing times is available on our website.

If I am unable to provide the information you have requested within the prescribed timeframe for response, what should I do?

If you are not able to provide the outstanding information within the prescribed timeframe for response, we kindly ask a letter/statement to be attached to your ImmiAccount (before the due date) requesting an extension and we will process the request.