MIGRATION

Personal

Starting over in a new country can be daunting due to ever-changing regulations. That is why Nevett Ford leverages our vast experience navigating Australian and US immigration law to help our clients settle in and build the life they want.

Our senior immigration lawyers and registered migration agents simplify the process by supporting you and/or your family with gathering documentation, providing personalised advice, and filing decision-ready applications for the best chances of approval.

If you seek an immigration lawyer for family, partner, general skilled migration, other visas and appeals, or for citizenship applications, you are in safe hands with Nevett Ford.

OUR MIGRATION SERVICES

Family Visas

Partner Visas

Citizenship

General Skilled Migration Visas

Other Visas

Business Innovation & Investment Visa

US Migration

Nevett Ford provides support and advice to individuals and families on various aspects of personal migration, including, but not limited to, the following:

Child, dependent (child or aged), orphan or remaining relative, parent and carer visas
Onshore and offshore partner visas
Prospective marriage visas
New Zealand citizen family relationship visas
Balance of Family tests
Points-test based skilled visas
Permanent residency pathways
Visa sponsorship conditions
Global Talent Independent (GTI) programme
Distinguished Talent visa

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of using a migration lawyer for personal migration?

While there are many pathways to migration, it is important to know what type of visa would best suit you and/or your family’s qualifications and circumstances for the highest chance of success in the shortest amount of time.

Filing an incorrect application or applying for an unsuitable visa could lead to significant expenses, delays, and even rejections – which could make reapplication considerably more difficult. A good migration lawyer will be able to streamline the process and advise you on the most ideal pathway to enable decision-ready applications.

What is the migration process if I do not have an employer-sponsored visa?

If you do not have an employer that is willing to sponsor or nominate you, there are still many ways to qualify for migration, such as via a general skilled migration visa or perhaps via sponsorship by your partner or family member.

Contact our migration lawyers in Melbourne for recommendations that are tailored to your specific circumstances and qualifications.

Can I become a sponsor for a family member’s visa in Australia?

Yes, as long as you satisfy certain conditions such as being an Australian citizen or permanent resident, at least 18 years old, and an eligible relative. You may also need to be able to pay a security bond if required by the Department of Home Affairs. However, conditions may vary depending on the visa, so it is best to enquire with an experienced Australian migration lawyer.

Do you only provide immigration services for individuals or families inbound to Australia?

While Australia is our primary area of expertise, we are also well-versed in managing personal migration to the US. Please contact our migration lawyers for further details.

Why Choose Us

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Decades of Experience

Our experienced lawyers and agents can handle everything from initial eligibility assessments and application lodgement to visa management and appeals.

Personalised Service

We know that every migration case is unique, which is why we tailor our strategies to fit your individual needs and circumstances.

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High Success Rate

Our migration lawyers help you prepare ‘decision-ready’ applications for the best chance of a successful migration application result.

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Standard Of Care

We believe in more than just legal representation – we believe in building a partnership with our clients that results in a strong and meaningful bond.

Fast Response

Our lawyers pride ourselves on being accessible and responsive to calls and emails.

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Initial Fixed Cost Consultations

We provide transparent and affordable fees, so clients would know what the process will look like ahead of time.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Ryan Curtis-Griffiths

Director

David Stratton

Special Counsel

Helen Zheng

Special Counsel

Dora Park

Senior Associate

Heather Dzviti

Senior Associate

Melissa Vincenty

Senior Lawyer

Lili Sibic

Associate

Kiri Stefanidis

Lawyer

Chloe Wang

Legal Assistant

Shalini Kodikara

Paralegal

Professional Qualifications & Associations

CASE STUDIES

Following a major natural disaster event in Australia, an insurance company client urgently needed to bring in over 85 skilled employees from their overseas businesses to support with processing a high volume of insurance related claims.

Nevett Ford quickly initiated all the individual visa applications and worked collaboratively with the client in advising them on documentation for the Subclass 400 visas. We also contacted a senior Department of Home Affairs delegate to ensure that the visas were expeditiously processed for rapid employee mobilisation in Australia. As a result, all visas were granted which was beneficial to the client and to Australians impacted by the disaster.

A multinational logistics company client regularly needs to sponsor employees from overseas with niche skill sets to support the Australian operations if suitably skilled local employees are not available.

Due to the fast-paced operational needs of the Australian business, the applications are often urgent. However, the unique roles require careful legal analysis and consideration to properly classify them according to the available visa occupations for the best chance of success.

For over 15 years, Nevett Ford has successfully obtained visa approvals for all roles nominated by this client, delivering exceptional results and client service.

A client had applied to the Department for a S/C482 visa based on being an ‘in-house’ accountant for the nominating business. However, the Department refused the application because the business used outside accountants for taxation work and the Department’s view was that the duties associated with the applicant’s position were more bookkeeping-related instead of those typically associated with an accountant role.

Nevett Ford was able to demonstrate to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal that the large business derived much of its million-dollar sales revenues from overseas. This led to multiple issues to manage relating to exchange rates and frequent price adjustments on stock, which was the principal role of the internal accountant and was clearly distinguishable from the work performed by the external accountants. The review application was ultimately successful.

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