America Josh

Moving to America

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Moving to America is the podcast for expats and future expats navigating life in the United States. Each week, host Josh Pugh — founder of AmericaJosh.com and one of Australia's most recognized voices on the American expat experience — connects with immigration professionals, fellow expats, and interesting people to answer the questions every new arrival has: how do I actually do this, what do I need to know first, and what's the story behind how you got here?

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Federal Budget & EOFY — What Australian Expats Need to Do Before June 30 02.07.2026 55:09

The conversation covers the impact of the federal budget and end of financial year on Australian expats living abroad. It delves into changes to trusts, negative gearing, and capital gains, providing insights into the implications for expats and their financial planning. The conversation covers the impact of budget changes on tax residency, property sales, inheritance tax, and compliance for expat...

Expert Q&A: Adjustment of Status Memo — What It Really Means 27.05.2026 29:31

The conversation covers the USCIS memo on adjustment of status, the factors considered for adjustment of status, the impact on E3 visa holders, implications for future green card applicants, consular processing vs. adjustment of status, and the interview and decision process for green card applications. The key takeaways include the discretionary nature of adjustment of status and the importance o...

Expert Q&A: Estate Planning for Expats in the US (Wills, Guardianship, and the $60,000 Tax Trap) 21.05.2026 58:00

The conversation covers the introduction to estate planning and wills, the role of an estate planning attorney, the importance of holistic estate planning, the need for separate wills for different countries, domicile and jurisdiction in estate planning, guardianship and child custody, and the process and timeframe for wills and guardianship. The conversation covers estate planning basics, the imp...

Expert Q&A: Managing Your Australian Assets While Living in the US 16.04.2026 1:00:40

In this episode, John Versace from Apt Wealth Partners covers managing Australian assets while in the US, including financial planning, superannuation, tax implications, and investment strategies. It also addresses the complexities of cross-border financial management and the importance of professional advice. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to financial and tax consideratio...

Expert Q&A: E-3 Visas being revoked — What it really means 10.03.2026 32:44

In this episode, Zjantelle Cammisa Markel from Cammisa Markel and America Josh unpack the recent surge in visa revocations related to past arrests for DUI or controlled substances. If you're on a non-immigrant visa, this conversation clarifies what’s happening, what it means for your current and future status, and how to protect yourself. Chapters: 00:00 Live Setup and Link Fix 01:17 Why This Emer...

Moving to America is coming soon 26.01.2022 0:49

Every week, around 200,000 visas are issued for people moving temporarily and permanently to the United States. All of those new arrivals have questions about how to move, what to do first, and how to live their life in America; and all of them have stories about how they got here. So every Wednesday, we'll be connecting with professionals, expats, and interesting people from all over the world t...