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Australian Immigration Lawyers

  • Proactive migration support for individuals and businesses
  • Experienced at successfully appealing at court and tribunals
  • Offer migration services in more than 15 languages
  • Dedicated migration support for HR & recruitment teams
  • Free 10 minute consultation for all new clients
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Corporate
Immigration

We work with multinationals and ASX listed companies through to small businesses and start-ups to provide commercially-minded migration advice.

Personal
Immigration

We work with individuals and families to ensure the best visa option is identified and a complete application or appeal is lodged.

Visa
Appeals

We are experts in tribunal and court appeals, assisting you to put the best visa appeal case forward.

Visa
Cancellations

We are experts in responding to visa cancellation notices (NOICC) and having cancelled visas reinstated.

About us

WLW Migration Lawyers is an Australian specialist immigration law firm. Our team of experienced lawyers are committed to providing professional and ethical migration advice and assistance to our clients.

WLW Migration Lawyers was founded by Jessica Williamson, Simon Leske and James Wardlaw in 2015. The founders were motivated to start a law firm that leverages technology to provide high-quality, user-friendly services.

The firm also sought to challenge the typical “law firm” profile by offering employees a flexible and collaborative work environment that offers the team good work/life balance.

WLW Migration Lawyers is an award-winning specialist immigration law firm with a team of skillful and compassionate lawyers and support staff.

WLW Migration Lawyers is also committed to giving back to the community and has assisted hundreds of humanitarian clients on a reduced fee model and offers legal education to its community partners.

WLW Migration Lawyers was founded with a vision to bring the best of the corporate world and the best from the not-for-profit world together under one roof.

One aspect of this vision was the development of the Bridge Project, WLW’s own not-for-profit arm. The Bridge Project aims to ‘bridge the gap’ between community legal services, which are under strain, and full-fee legal services.

Reviews

WLW Migration Lawyers
Excellent
4.8
Based on 454 reviews
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A huge thank you to James, Miyuru and WLW Migration Lawyers team. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with them. I started with a brief consultation with James, and it was clear right away that they were the right choice to guide me through the process. I am also so grateful for Miyuru for being patient with me throughout the entire process. They were professional, approachable, and really took the time to explain complicated legal matters in a way that was easy to understand. I’ve genuinely enjoyed all my interactions with them and feel confident that I made the right decision in choosing them to assist with my visa application. I would absolutely recommend them for anyone in need of migration advice.
Response from the owner: Dear MilenaThank you for your kind words, we're so happy that we could help you! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
Took literally every single concern out of my PR and Citizenship application process. If you're getting a lawyer because you're worried about the complexities of immigration, take it from me - you'll have headaches no more.- Incredibly responsive- Competent and capable- Affordable ratesHuman lawyers. You won't just feel like an application number. They treat you with kindness and patience.10/10. If anybody I care for should ever asks for a handful of options, I'll send them 5 links to WLW.
Response from the owner: Dear NickThank you for your kind words! We're so glad we could assist you and make your journey easier. Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
WLW Migration Lawyers assisted us to have our Partner Visa Subclass 820 granted in just over 7 months! We felt supported every step of the way and could not be more grateful for their service- a special thank you to Sara and her team, for being there every time we had a question and making this process so much more smoother and stress-free. Highly recommend! 🤩
Response from the owner: Dear AmberThank you for sharing your feedback on your experience, we're so happy we could be part of your journey! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
WLW MIGRATION LAWYER IS THE BEST LAWYER I EVER HAVE ! I WISH I CAN GIVE MORE THAN 5 STAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TONY AND SIMON IS REALLY AMAZING TEAM !BEFORE I COME TO WLW LAWYER I ALREADY GO A FEW LAWYER , ALL SAID THAT MY CASE DON'T HAVE ANY CHANCE TO WIN AT TRIBUNAL ASK ME TO PREPARE TO LEAVE AUSTRALIA FOR GOOD.TONY IS AMAZING PERSON ,HE LISTEN VERY PATIENCE OUR PROBLEM AND TOTALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT I TRYING TO SAY EVEN I HAVE BROKEN ENGLISH.OUR TRIBUNAL HEARING DATE SHOULD BE ON 4/6/2024 BUT GOT CANCEL ON 30/5/2024 . FIRST I THOUGHT MAYBE WILL GET NEW DATE FOR HEARING BUT ON 20/6/2024 WE GOT DECISION THAT SAY WE WIN OUR CASE WITHOUT GOING TO TRIBUNAL !! ITS ALL BECAUSE THE SUBMISSION FROM TONY IS THE BEST AMONG THE BEST ! TONY AND HIS TEAM HARD WORK IS AMAZING!24/10/2024 WE ALREADY GOT GRANTED FOR OUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE ☺️ I DON'T KNOW HOW HAPPY I AM RIGHT NOW. MY MOM ALSO CRYING ONCE SHE KNOW SHE GOT THAT PERMANENT RESIDENCE BECAUSE BEFORE THIS SOMEONE TOLD HER THAT SHE WILL NEVER GET PERMANENT RESIDENCE BECAUSE SHE CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH AND HER CASE NOT STRONG TO WIN.ALSO THE THING THAT I SHOCKED WITH THIS LAW FIRM IS THEY GIVE BACK A BALANCE OF MY MONEY AFTER DEDUCT ALL THE WORK THEY DID. I NEVER FOUND SOMETHING LIKE THIS AT ANY OTHER LAW FIRM. SO PROFESIONAL AND HONEST 💯FOR SURE I WILL CONTACT WLW MIGRATION LAWYER AGAIN FOR MY CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION NEXT YEAR🫶🏼
Response from the owner: Dear NurCogratulations again on the fantastic result and thank you for your kind review! We look forward to working with you again next year. Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
I didn't think this whole immigration process would be as streamlined as it was but our lawyer Wei was absolutely fantastic. Her communication was quick and comprehensive. She made an often complicated process as simple as could be. I'd highly recommend this firm and Wei specifically to anyone I care about.
Response from the owner: Dear BrendanThank you for your lovely review, it's made our day! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
So happy to share that my family and I just celebrated 2 years in Australia! WLW Migration Lawyers was vital in every step of our immigration journey - a big thank you to James and Rabiah and Jessica and Nubil for helping me obtain my Global Talent Visa and helping my son secure an international student visa. Not only do they know the ins and outs of a confusing, ever-changing system, but they provide support and encouragement along the way.
Response from the owner: Dear JanieThank you for your kind words and congratulations on a great milestone! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
I've had nothing but good experiences with WLW Lawyers. Had an initial (15m) consultation with Simon Leske, which made me decide that these guys are the right people to help me. I then had a further (1hr) consultation with Samantha Smith who was excellent! She is genuine and approachable, and really breaks complicated issues so its easy for me to understand. Have really enjoyed both interactions with them, and glad that I was able to find them to help with my visa. Would definitely recommend WLW Lawyers for anyone looking for migration advice.(edit 2 years later) - I FINALLY GOT MY VISA!!!!Special shoutout to James Wardlaw and Sara Minamikawa! James was professional and great to deal with. Thank you Sara for your incredible patience and for bearing with us with all our ridiculous questions and concerns. This team truly understands that the journey to getting the PR has been a very long and challenging process for me (8.5 years journey), and they have been absolute superstars in the past 2 years that I have engaged them for various matters. These guys will listen to your concerns and hold your hand while you navigate the ever changing space of immigration law . Thank you again!!!! 🙂
Response from the owner: Dear RinaThank you for your updated review - we're so happy to have been able to work with you to achieve this fantastic result! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
I didn't expect to be writing this review so soon but I'm happy to say my fiance received his prospective marriage visa today after only two months. Siddiqa was our lawyer and she was incredibly thorough, resulting in a very quick turn around. I can't thank Sid, Simon and the rest of the team enough. My partner is from Indonesia which always poses issues but today, that is not the case. Thank you 😊
Response from the owner: Dear SharniCongratulations again on the great outcome! We're so happy we could be part of this journey with you and your partner. Thank you for your kind words. Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
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Recognition

2025
WLW Migration Lawyers

is selected for inclusion in the inaugural Best Law Firms - Australia report by Best Lawyers

2024
Jade Kurzke, Operations Manager

is a finalist for the Legal Operations Professional of the Year as part of the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards

2024
Jessica Williamson, Partner

is selected by Doyle's Guide as part of their Leading Immigration Lawyers & Agents list

2024
WLW Migration Lawyers

is a finalist for the Pro Bono Program of the Year award as part of the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Resources

Blogs and Case Studies

What is the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement?

The Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement (also referred to as “GTE”) refers to the requirement that a person applying for a temporary visa is considered a visitor or a genuine temporary entrant to Australia.

10 May 2024 changes to Australian student visas

The subclass 482 ‘Genuine Position Requirement’

Firm News

Jade Kurzke recognised as a finalist in the Women in Law Awards

Congratulations to our Operations Manager, Jade Kurzke, for being recognised as a finalist in the Legal Operations Professional of the Year category as part of the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards! The Women in Law Awards is the benchmark...

WLW Migration Lawyers recognised as a finalist in the Boutique Law Firm and Pro Bono Program of the Year awards

James Wardlaw wins Migration Partner of the Year Award