Immigration · Adelaide & South Australia
US Immigration for Australians
Yes — Zed Legal Australia assists Australian citizens with US immigration. Founder Bruno Confalone is admitted to practise in both Australia and the United States (California and New York), and the firm advises on the E-3 visa for Australians, L-1 and O-1 visas, immigrant visa and green card pathways, and dual-jurisdiction immigration strategy.
Crossing borders, on solid ground. Bruno Confalone is admitted in both Australia and the United States — a rare combination that lets us advise clients moving between the two legal systems, whether relocating or managing cross-border matters.
US immigration is a system of its own, and Australians have access to a pathway few other nationalities do: the E-3 visa, a specialty-occupation work visa reserved for Australian citizens. Alongside it sit the L-1 (intra-company transfer), the O-1 (extraordinary ability) and a range of immigrant visa and green card pathways.
What sets this service apart is dual admission. Because Bruno Confalone is admitted in both Australia and the United States, we can advise on both sides of a move at once — the US application itself, and the Australian legal, property and estate consequences that come with relocating or living across two countries.
- Australian citizens seeking to work in the United States on an E-3 visa
- Professionals and executives exploring L-1 or O-1 visa options
- Individuals and families pursuing a green card or immigrant visa
- Anyone managing legal matters across both Australia and the United States
- E-3 specialty-occupation visas for Australian citizens
- L-1 intra-company transfer and O-1 extraordinary-ability visas
- Immigrant visa and green card pathways
- Dual-jurisdiction immigration strategy and USCIS petition preparation
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Assess
We assess your eligibility across US visa categories and identify the right pathway for your goals.
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Strategise
We plan the petition, timing and evidence — and the Australian-side consequences of the move.
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Prepare
We prepare the petition and supporting evidence to the standard US adjudicators expect.
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File & support
We file with USCIS or the relevant consulate and support you through to the decision and beyond.
What is the E-3 visa and who can apply?
The E-3 visa is a US work visa available only to Australian citizens working in a "specialty occupation" — a role that requires a relevant degree or equivalent. It is renewable, allows your spouse to work in the US, and is generally faster and cheaper than comparable visas. It is one of the most valuable immigration options available to Australians, and we advise on eligibility and prepare applications.
Why use a lawyer admitted in both Australia and the US?
Moving between countries rarely involves just one legal system. Dual admission means we can advise on the US visa or petition and, at the same time, the Australian consequences — what happens to your property, your business interests, your tax residency and your estate planning. You get coordinated advice instead of two disconnected lawyers.
Do applications lodged by an attorney have better outcomes?
Data on the E-3 program has consistently shown a higher success rate for applications lodged by attorneys than for self-represented applicants. While no lawyer can guarantee an outcome, professional preparation reduces the risk of avoidable errors and refusals.
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The information on this page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice about your specific circumstances, please contact Zed Legal Australia.