Hi everyone! Starting my journey to move to the US from Australia but am finding it very difficult to find recruitment agencies in the US who help individuals outside of the US apply for jobs.
Anyone know any recruitment companies or direct name of recruiters who are doing this or can help?
I've moved to Australia recently due to work, previously I was working in America, now I'm here so everything is new to me: atmosphere, temperature, culture more specifically work culture. So adjusting to a new place is a task that I'm working on; but with all the other things I’m sorting such as. Housing, insurance, groceries, timings and most importantly car that I've recently bought ( hybrid one) for daily commute to work as petrol prices are increasing day by day. I might be quoting a lot of things. Maybe it's because my mind is dealing with plenty of stuff, but there are few things that are in mind: First thing, So how are things dealt with when it comes to insurance for cars? How do accidents papers work here? Do insurance companies take dashcam footage as a proof, as I've installed dashcam, already. When I was in America it helped me with insurance things once. My car was bumped from the back and others blamed me so I had my dashcam footage that helped me escape that situation. Having said that, another concern is about the driving license thing. I do have an international driving license that I will be using for now until other paper work is sorted. What are the other legalities that I should keep in mind?
Hi all,
Looking to fly to the US for the first time and not sure on some things regarding my flights.
I will be flying Perth / Melb or Sydney / Dallas / Tampa.
I understand I'll need to transfer baggage between Dallas and Tampa, just unsure of how long this will take and how long of a layover will be needed.
Would 2-3hrs be enough time?
Do I go through immigration/customs etc?
I've got my ESTA, is there anything else I need/should do?
Any help appreciated thanks!!
So this year I had to pay 200 bucks to file my taxes, and another 40 to put it all in the physical mail because I couldn’t verify my ID from an overseas number.
There has to be a better way - how does everyone file their US taxes these days?
I want to start off by saying I love this country more than anything. But the government In charge is destroying it in front of our eyes. We could have stopped the Utah data center if people just rushed the stage and knocked some sense into the committee. That’s all it would take it’s happened many times in the us before why aren’t we doing it when it’s most important. I think the most important thing trump showed us was how easy it is to take over the us and get what you want passed. It literally takes a large group of people that may get physically but it doesn’t even need to cause casualty. I guess what I want to know is how I can get more people on board with me and if there are any group trying to be a resistance of what’s to come in the future?
I accepted a job offer in Adelaide to start on June 1st and somehow thought finding a rental would be easier than finding work.
I'm going through domain.com.au and whether I send emails or make calls about online tours I just get automated responses about signing up for an inspection. I've even sent out a few applications but they still haven't responded after several business days.
I know the fact that I just moved to the country probably sets off some red flags, but they're not even picking up the phone or returning my calls so I can clarify any doubts.
I can safely afford up to $600/w, but no one seems to want my money and it's driving me nuts! I even started looking at Flatmatefinder, but most of those listings are either looking to rent exclusively to women, seem really sketchy, or are just too small of a space even for my few things.
I'm partially just venting, but if anyone has any helpful advice or can hook a brother up, I'm all ears.
(don't even get me started on the reference bullshit and trying to get in touch with old American landlords and how Australian emails aren't reaching my old coworkers' emails)
Hello everyone,
Australian wife and American husband. Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a financial planner in the US or Australia who could advise on company structures/tax planning between the two.
Thanks!
My partner and myself and our 3 children (5,3,2) are currently living in Perth Western Australia and contemplating the move to the US. Very much worried about the way Perth is going housing prices are sky high for houses falling apart poor infrastructure and high levels of undesirable immigration is starting to become noticeable.
I am a 4 year medical registered nurse and my partner is a personal trainer, I’m tossing trying to secure a work visa or potentially the green card lottery if and when it opens up again. We would be aiming to move over with $500kUSD in our bank account etc.
My issue is I’m having to workout where would be the ideal place to move to? I have a friend in New Orlens but I’ve heard some good and bad about living there.
If you had the opportunity to put a pin on the map where would you land? We have no religious followings, enjoy a good balance of family life and try to live a healthy lifestyle. I don’t want to live in snow all the time want a good balance of seasons
Hope that makes sense
I lived in Australia from 2002 to 2009 and accumulated funds in superannuation accounts. I am a dual citizen born in US and of Australia (since 2007). I moved back to the US in 2009 and never claimed what I had in super on my taxes. I just learned that I was supposed to do so. It has less than 65K AU in it now, growing from about 20K when I left. What do I need to do to comply with the IRS? I have not touched it nor have I contributed to it since I left Australia. Thank you in advance for advice and help.
Hey all, US immigrant here, been in Perth about 6 months now. Applied for the 820/801 back in February and currently on a Bridging Visa A while that processes.
Starting to stress about taxes. I know I still have to file with the IRS every year no matter where I live, and now I've got Australian tax obligations on top of that. The superannuation stuff alone looks like a nightmare from a US reporting standpoint (Forms 3520? FBAR thresholds that include super balances? fun times).
I've done some digging and a few names keep coming up: AmTax (Tameron McDougall), USTaxCentral, and Taxes for Expats. Has anyone here actually used any of them? Good or bad.
Also open to other suggestions. I'm in Perth but honestly don't care if they're elsewhere in Australia or fully remote. This stuff is all document-based anyway and I'd rather have someone who really knows the US/AUS crossover than grab the nearest local accountant who might be out of their depth on the IRS side.
Appreciate any real experiences, even if it's just "avoid X, they screwed up my FBAR." Cheers
Hi everyone! Just looking for some opinions on some of your favorite flights to take to and from the USA and Australia?
I’ve only flown on Air Canada twice back and forth, and didn’t mind it at all. It was decently priced and had the shortest layover I had seen at the time of the purchase. My partner and I are living in Australia and looking to make the trip some time next year to the U.S. 😊
Edited to add location: Flying to NY area
Hi, Im not sure what the tax details of this are- my husband and I have lived in Aus the last six years and now moving back to USA. He is getting an inheritance and we will transfer that AUD to America and buy a house with it. Will this trigger any tax? We havent filed anything with USA regarding taxes the entire time we have been here. Also, was thinking of using Wise to do this but has anyone used something better? Cheers
Hey guys,
I’ve submitted my partner visa last year, and hopefully as soon as it’s approved we’ll be moving to Australia.
I wanted to know what everyone did with their US investments when moving - it seems too complicated to keep them in the US because I can’t manage them… so I was thinking of taking them out and putting some of the money I’d be taxed into an IRA (I already have one here anyhow) and using the cash to put a down payment on a place.
Also, what does the US (re: taxes) do if you own a home in the states but also in Australia? I’m having trouble getting in touch with someone who can answer these questions so we can make sound decisions.
If anyone has anecdotal stories or a professional they suggest I talk to that would be fabulous!
Thanks!
Hi! I am trying to ship a care package for my bestie in Sydney, wondering if any has shipped instant coffee + snacks through USPS from the US? I tried to do it at the post office and guy said it saids it’s “forbidden”? :p thanks!
I've especially been wanting to watch shows like Big Brother and Parental Guidance (I really love that one).
However, not living in Australia, it makes it quite hard to find anything, at least in full. I can find clips, but I want the full show.
I don't know if I would want to pay for a vpn just to watch those shows though. Especially since I wouldn't use it much otherwise. Anyone have any ways they watch full episodes of Aussie tv if they're living in the states?
We are traveling to Australia for 2 months in the summer (we live in the USA, whole family is dual for what it’s worth).
We have an Autistic kiddo that needs his melatonin and he will only take one specific brand of melatonin gummy. We have had no luck getting him to take anything else (it’s a sensory autism thing).
Has anyone had any luck getting a doctor’s prescription for a specific brand of melatonin gummy?
Our doctor would be happy to provide the prescription, but I am worried that we will end up with whatever brand the pharmacy stocks behind the counter (or worse, not even a gummy)
We just want to be able to use the specific gummy our son tolerates, without having to stress over getting caught by customs and having them confiscated. We all need our son to sleep well lol
Any tips?
Hey there! What has been your experience with shipping pets from Australia to the U.S.? I will specifically be looking at sending my dog over to live with me. If anyone could provide a ballpark on price or recommend providers as well, that would be great :)
Recently, I got my Australian student visa. But honestly, deep down, I still feel drawn toward the USA. I know I probably should have tried for the US earlier, but my sisters, and brother who live there told me that things are very difficult right now because of Trump-era and the overall situation for international students. Some students even depend heavily on their parents for rent, food, and even tuition fee . Doing job illegal was risky
Because of that, I decided to apply to Australia instead, and thankfully I got my visa. Still, I can’t completely ignore this strong urge to go to the USA. I don’t even fully know why. Maybe it’s because I grew up watching so many American TV shows, movies, YouTube videos, TikToks, and online content where everything seemed centered around the US. Sometimes I wonder if I’m being crazy for feeling this way even after getting my Australian visa,
Help me get rid of this unrealistic obsession with the USA😭