Hi Jody. Being in the same situation I'm also interested in any advice. I haven't applied for an exemption yet as it seems that they are only issuing them to people who can prove they will not be returning to Australia. As you know being on an ESTA means that we have to return within 90 days.

I'm hoping that this may be a viable loophole as well considering NZ only has a "do not travel" advisory as opposed to a total ban on international travel.It will be one of the first things I'll be checking if the Australian/NZ borders open to each other.

russh7 that's exactly what I'm wondering.

Hi all. I'm an Australian citizen who lives in Australia and wish to try and get to the US to visit my wife (US citizen) and help her look after my stepson.I'd be travelling on a current ESTA so would have to return in 90 days. Has anybody managed to get an exemption to travel if they are returni...