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Australian migration law is complex, highly regulated, and constantly changing. A small error can result in refusal, cancellation, or long-term visa consequences.

At Melbourne International Lawyers, we provide lawyer-led migration advice in Melbourne, assisting individuals, families, and businesses with temporary and permanent visas, as well as appeals, protection matters, and judicial review.

Unlike migration-agent-only practices, our migration work is handled by qualified lawyers, allowing us to manage high-risk, complex, and contested matters with legal precision.

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Who We Assist

We act for clients across Melbourne, throughout Australia, and internationally, including:

Individuals seeking Permanent Residency (PR)

Couples and families applying for partner and family visas

Business owners and investors planning to establish or operate businesses in Australia

Clients seeking protection visas

Visa applicants facing refusal or cancellation

Clients pursuing AAT merits review or judicial review

Whether your matter is straightforward or complex, we provide clear advice, realistic assessments,
and strategic planning from the outset.

Permanent Residency (PR) Pathways

We focus not only on eligibility, but also on timing, long-term compliance, and future citizenship pathways.

We advise on Permanent Residency options based on your circumstances, including:

Skilled migration pathways

Employer-supported options

Business and investment-related PR strategies

PR planning linked to family or long-term residence

Partner & Family Visas

Partner and family visas are among the most scrutinised visa categories.

We assist with:

  • Partner visas (onshore and offshore)
  • Spouse and de facto partner applications
  • Family sponsorship matters
  • Addressing relationship evidence, genuine relationship criteria, and refusal risks

Addressing relationship evidence, genuine relationship criteria, and refusal risks Where issues arise — such as prior refusals, short relationships, or complex personal histories — lawyer-led advice is critical.

Business & Investment Visas

For clients seeking to invest, establish, or run a business in Australia, we provide migration advice aligned with commercial reality and legal compliance.

We assist with:

Business migration strategies

Visa options for business owners and investors

Structuring business activity to support visa objectives

Aligning migration planning with corporate, tax, and commercial law considerations

Our advantage is the ability to integrate migration advice with business and commercial legal services under one roof.

Protection Visas

Protection visa matters are highly sensitive and legally complex.

We advise and represent clients in relation to:

Protection visa applications

Requests for further information

Preparing detailed submissions and supporting evidence

Advising on risks, credibility issues, and procedural fairness

Visa Refusals, Cancellations & Appeals

A visa refusal or cancellation does not always mean the end of the road.

We assist with:

  • Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) applications
  • Preparing submissions and evidence for merits review
  • Advising on prospects and legal strategy
  • Managing strict time limits and procedural requirements

Judicial Review & Court Proceedings

Where a matter cannot be resolved through the AAT, judicial review may be available.

As lawyers, we are able to advise on and conduct:

  • Judicial review applications in the Federal Circuit and Family Court
  • Legal error analysis
  • Legal error analysis Court-based migration litigation

This is a key distinction between law firms and migration-agent-only providers.

Why Choose Melbourne International Lawyers?

Experienced migration lawyers in Melbourne

Strong focus on complex and high-risk matters

Expertise in PR, partner visas, business visas, and protection visas

AAT and judicial review capability

Integrated advice across migration, business, property, and family law

    Speaking to a Migration Lawyer in Melbourne

    If you need reliable migration advice in Melbourne — whether for PR, family visas, business migration, protection matters, or appeals — we are here to help.

    We provide strategic migration advice with legal depth, clarity, and confidence.