Our team of licensed migration lawyers in Darwin bring years of expertise to help you navigate Australian visa processes. Our MARA registration ensures we deliver reliable legal advice tailored to the Darwin area, covering everything from skilled migration to family reunification. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients like you, drawing from the latest updates on visas.
Why Use a Migration Lawyer
Having a migration lawyer on your side offers clear advantages in handling complex cases. We provide in-depth legal knowledge that goes beyond standard applications, especially for visa refusals where appeals require courtroom experience.
This means you get personalized support to avoid common pitfalls, backed by our understanding of Australian migration law from sources like the Department of Home Affairs.
Visa Types Supported
We assist with a range of visas, ensuring you have the right pathway through This is Australia. Whether you’re pursuing skilled migration or family options, our team guides you every step:
- Work Visas: If you possess skills and capabilities to enhance Australia's economy and workforce, then you may be eligible to migrate to Australia by applying for an Australian Work visa. These visas are specifically designed to encourage applicants to obtain sponsorship through an employer or to secure nomination. Many foreigners choose to live and work in Australia because of the lifestyle and employment opportunities offered.
- Skilled Migration Visas (SkillSelect): SkillSelect is an online application process that enables skilled workers and business people interested in migrating to Australia through the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI). All EOI’s are considered and, if you are a successful applicant, you will be issued an invitation to apply for the skilled migration visa you have conveyed interest in. You may also be found and nominated by an Australian employer or State or Territory Government if you have skills and qualifications that are required in Australia.
- Student Visa Subclass 500 and Courses for Study Australia: The dedicated team at This is Australia is familiar and experienced with Student Visa Subclass 500 applications. With a high success rate, we can assist international students with finding the best course, submitting the application to the education provider, finalising the enrolment and applying for a student visa.
- Family, Parent and Spouse Visas: The Australian Family and Spouse Visas, aim to reunite immediate and extended family members with their eligible Australian relatives and spouses. To be sponsored under the Australian Family Migration stream, the close family relative or spouse must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen and at least 18 years old.
- Business Visas and Specialised Services: Business visas are recognised as the most complex visas to apply for, which is why we are here to help you successfully submit an application. If you have plans of establishing a business in Australia, investing in a company or migrating to Australia as a business owner or investor, it is vital you receive the correct immigration advice. For many, applying for a business visa may be the only option to residency in Australia. Our team of migration agents here at This Is Australia provide guidelines and industry knowledge to ensure that your visa application has the best possible chance of being approved.
Meet Our Team of Migration Lawyers in Darwin
Anthony Perich
Principal Migration Lawyer and Notary Public for our affiliate TIA Lawyers (www.tia.com.au)
Anthony Perich is a senior and principal migration lawyer for our affiliate, TIA Lawyers.
TIA Lawyers is a dynamic migration, finance and commercial law firm on the Gold Coast. He is a Notary Public for national and international transactions and his legal seal is endorsed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Prior to starting his own practice, TIA Lawyers, Anthony was employed for many years with two highly regarded law firms – a multinational top-tier law firm where he was appointed an Associate and, earlier in his career, a lawyer for a highly regarded commercial law firm in Sydney.
Anthony heads for TIA Lawyers a very successful and large business visa section and handles migration applications for a vast range of visa subclasses and represents migrants and sponsoring corporations in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Anthony has advised companies such as ANZ, NAB, St George, Bankwest, Carla Zampatti, Shuffle Master and other national and international corporations.
Anthony is also a Registered Migration Advisor for New Zealand. Anthony has ample knowledge on most New Zealand visas. His predominant focus is on Skilled Migrant Category Visas (points test based); Essential Skills – Work Visas; Talent (Accredited Employer) Visas, Specific Purpose Work Visas and family related visas, including Partner, Retirement and Parent Visas.
Anthony is a migration lawyer and works for our affiliate, TIA Lawyers, www.tia.com.au.
All matters handled by Anthony are through our affiliate, TIA Lawyers. If you seek the legal services of Anthony, please visit www.tia.com.au, or email admin@tia.com.au or call TIA Lawyers' friendly staff on 07 5535 3066 to make an appointment.
Ernie Hu
Senior Associate Migration Lawyer for our affiliate TIA Lawyers (www.tia.com.au)
Ernie Hu holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from Bond University where he was also awarded with the First in Class achievement for Immigration Law. Despite experience with property, leasing and commercial law early in his legal career, his keen interest in helping migrants - like he once was in 1995 - has led him to practice exclusively in migration law.
Ernie primarily focuses on complex migration matters such as character/integrity waivers, family violence provisions, health waivers, sponsorship monitoring, Administrative Appeals Tribunal applications and Ministerial Intervention requests across all visa subclasses.
Ernie is a migration lawyer and works for our affiliate, TIA Lawyers, www.tia.com.au.
All matters handled by Ernie are through our affiliate, TIA Lawyers. If you seek the legal services of Ernie, please visit www.tia.com.au, or email admin@tia.com.au or call TIA Lawyers' friendly staff on 07 5535 3066 to make an appointment.
Sookyi Leong
Associate Migration Lawyer for our affiliate TIA Lawyers (www.tia.com.au)
Sookyi has obtained a Bachelor of Laws and Commerce from Griffith University and has been with the firm since 2012.
Having migrated from Malaysia to Australia, Sookyi has firsthand experience of the migration process which eventually developed into a keen interest in immigration law. She is passionate about assisting clients who would like to one day call Australia their home. Sookyi works on Student and Partner visa matters.
Sookyi is a migration lawyer and works for our affiliate, TIA Lawyers, www.tia.com.au.
All matters handled by Sookyi are through our affiliate, TIA Lawyers. If you seek the legal services of Sookyi, please visit www.tia.com.au, or email admin@tia.com.au or call TIA Lawyers' friendly staff on 07 5535 3066 to make an appointment.
Darwin Suburbs We Cover
Our services extend across key Darwin suburbs, providing locals with reliable migration support close to home. In Palmerston, we assist growing families; in Casuarina, we focus on skilled professionals; Darwin City sees us guiding students and business migrants; Nightcliff benefits from our visa expertise; and in Parap, we offer tailored advice to meet individual needs. This community-focused approach ensures smooth and accessible support throughout these dynamic areas.
- Darwin City
- Parap
- Nightcliff
- Fannie Bay
- Stuart Park
Darwin Migration FAQ
Is a migration lawyer better than an agent?
Yes, for complex cases like appeals, as lawyers offer legal representation in court, while agents handle routine applications—based on guidelines from the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority.
Can they help if my visa was refused?
Absolutely, we assist with appeals and reapplications, using our legal background to address refusals effectively.
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