Migration Lawyers in Melbourne
Aitken Partners offers migration law services with a focus on skilled and business migration.
Our migration lawyers are also family, business and tax lawyers and work closely with the wider Aitken Partners team, including the employment, commercial and property teams to provide seamless support to businesses and individuals.
We assist sponsors and applicants in ensuring compliance with their obligations under the migration law and wider legislative requirements. Our migration lawyers offer clients from overseas and domestically within Australia with a practical solution to their needs by providing legal advice and assistance in all aspects of migration, commercial and business law.
Our Migration Law Services:
- Business Skills Visas
- Skilled Visas
- Employer Sponsored Visas – Permanent and Temporary
- Student Visas
- Spouse/Family Visas
- Citizenship Applications and Citizenship Refusals
- Visa Refusals and Cancellations
- Merits Review and Judicial Appeals
- Refugee applications
Business Investment Visa Australia
We provide a personalised and relatable legal service to clients from across the world and represent their business interests here in Australia. No matter what industry you work in, or what your business interests are in the country, we can help you make the transition to a new market as stress-free and straightforward as possible.
188 Visa Australia
If you are looking to grow your business into a fast-paced and exciting new market, we can help you with the 188 visa process. Our specialist team has a comprehensive knowledge of visa laws and can assist in making your application process as efficient as possible. We will be able to assess your eligibility to open a business in Australia, and determine which of the 188 visa streams is best suited to your commercial interests.
Visa Refusals
If your visa application has been refused there are strict time limits on when you are required to respond to the Department of Home Affairs. Our migration lawyers can assist you to review the decision, provide you with legal advice on your rights and avenues and in most cases assist you with the application to have the decision reviewed.
Get in touch
Fill out the form below or give us a call: +61 3 8600 6000
Located in Melbourne CBD at Level 28, 140 William Street, Melbourne. Servicing all Melbourne suburbs online and within a 15-minute drive for: Melbourne CBD, Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, South Yarra, St Kilda, Brunswick, Collingwood, Prahran, South Melbourne, North Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions
The processing time for a skilled worker visa can vary depending on various factors, including the volume of applications, the complexity of your case, and the completeness of your documentation. It's advisable to check the current processing times on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
No, you cannot self-sponsor for a skilled worker visa. You need to be sponsored by an eligible Australian employer.
Yes, a skill assessment is usually required for a 482 visa. The specific skill assessment required will depend on your occupation and the nominated position.
An employer-sponsored visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill specific job vacancies. There are different types of employer-sponsored visas, each with its own eligibility criteria and requirements.
To get an employer-sponsored visa, you'll need to find an Australian employer willing to sponsor you. Your employer will need to meet specific requirements, such as demonstrating that they have tried to fill the position with suitable Australian workers. Once you have a sponsor, you'll need to lodge a visa application with the Department of Home Affairs.
The specific requirements for an employer-sponsored visa vary depending on the visa subclass. However, generally, you'll need to meet the following criteria:
- Have a suitable job offer from an approved sponsor
- Meet the required skill level
- Meet the health and character requirements
- Meet the English language requirements
In some cases, it may be possible to expedite your citizenship application. However, this is typically only possible in exceptional circumstances, such as compassionate grounds or significant public benefit.
Yes, you can appeal a citizenship refusal decision to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The AAT is an independent tribunal that reviews administrative decisions made by government departments and agencies.