HELPFUL RESOURCES & CONTACTS
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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