HELPFUL RESOURCES & CONTACTS

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LOCAL & U.S. GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

IMMIGRATION & VISA

  • U.S. Department of State (Visas)
    travel.state.gov
    Official visa types and application information, including the E-3 visa for Australians.
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
    uscis.gov
    Immigration services, green cards, work permits, citizenship, and the “Welcome to
    the United States” guide.
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
    cbp.gov
    Information on bringing personal belongings, cars, pets, and duty-free allowances when moving.

WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT

  • Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)
    dol.wa.gov
    For driver’s licenses (must obtain within 30 days), ID cards, and vehicle registration.
  • Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC)
    utc.wa.gov
    State oversight of movers, utility services, and transportation providers.
  • Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
    ospi.k12.wa.us
    For families with school-aged children — enrollment, school districts, and public
    education guidance.
  • Washington Secretary of State
    sos.wa.gov
    Voter registration, notary services, business records, and official state resources.

U.S. FEDERAL AGENCIES FOR DAILY LIFE

  • U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
    usps.com
    To forward your mail and set up a new U.S. address.
  • Social Security Administration (SSA)
    ssa.gov
    For obtaining a Social Security number (needed for work, taxes, and benefits).
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    irs.gov
    For U.S. tax responsibilities and treaties (Australia and the U.S. have a tax treaty).

RESOURCES FOR RETURNING TO AUSTRALIA

Travel advice &
consular help

Smartraveller (DFAT) – Official travel alerts, 24/7 consular support, legal & notarial services.
WEBSITE: smartraveller.gov.au

Immigration &
border policy

Department of Home Affairs – Everything you need for visas, citizenship, and border access.
WEBSITE: homeaffairs.gov.au
DIRECTORY: directory.gov.au/portfolios/home-affairs/department-home-affairs

Passports &
travel documents

Australian Passport Office – Apply, renew, or track passports, including urgent processing.
WEBSITE: passports.gov.au

Customs, imports
& declarations

Australian Border Force (ABF) – Rules for bringing in personal belongings, prohibited items, and customs forms.
WEBSITE: abf.gov.au

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry:
WEBSITE: agriculture.gov.au

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