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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 443 reviews
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My experience with WLW is amazing! From the beginning, James provided a very professional guidance and Nisha has been more than helpful in lodging my skills assessment application. Got my positive outcome and look forward to working with them further for my visa application. Thank you guys, you’re the best!!!
My partner obtained his Protection Visa after hiring WLW Migration Lawyers. We had been advised by a different law firm that we didn't have a chance. Luckily we took a punt and sought further advice with Simon at WLW. Four months later we were successful. Not only that, the submission and evidence that Simon and Jess provided to the AAT was so thorough they cancelled our hearing and awarded my partner the Visa on the submission's merits.Whilst the result is amazing, we are equally grateful for the friendly, sensitive and compassionate approach that Simon, Jess and team provided us. As a gay couple, it can be daunting dealing with people over such sensitive issues. We never felt anything other than genuine warmth, understanding and acceptance. THANK YOU!
Wish if I could give more stars to WLW Lawyers, thanking special James and Mai who gave us all the attention and support for my husband's visaWe highly recommend their dedicated and genuine services, that were given to us in the time of desperation.May God bless the labour of their hands
Response from the owner: Dear MichelleThank you for your kind words, we're so happy that we could assist you! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
Samantha and her team at WLW Migration Lawyers helped me challenge an unfair decision by the department of Home Affairs and won. I couldn’t thank Samantha and her team enough for the time they spent helping us getting through these difficult times. We finally get to see our family member again in Australia. Samantha and her team always remain professional, responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!Update 12/07/24:James and The team helped out our complex visa again and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome! Thank you!
Response from the owner: Dear JamesYour lovely review has made our day! Thanks again and congratulations again on the terrific outcome!Kind regardsWLW Migration LawyersUpdate: Thanks for your update, James! That's very kind of you and we're so happy to be able to work with you again!
Tony Tran is the best migration lawyer ever! He helped my family obtain the permanent residency last year and it wasn't an easy case.This year he made another dream come true. He helped my mom get her visitor Visa. I'm sure it sounds simple but it was actually a very low prospect case. Nevertheless, his knowledge and expertise lead us to visa grant. Now I get to see my mom after not being able to see her for 7 long years and she'll finally meet my children 🫶🏻Thanks immensely, Tony! It's such a blessing working with you!Always grateful 🙏🏻
Response from the owner: Dear IrenaYour lovely review has made our day, thank you! We wish you all the best for the future and hope you and your family enjoy your long-awaited reunion! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
I recently got my visa granted and I wouldn’t have had it without the massive support and help from lawyer Wei. Process was always clear and comfortable. Thanks a million for your service.
Response from the owner: Dear DanielaThank you for your great review, we're so happy we could assist you! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
WLW Migration Lawyers were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and I thank them for their assistance in my case, particularly Jessica Williamson and Mai. I am confident I would not have had a positive result if it were not for their time and investment in my case. Due to time constraints, Jessica and Mai were working around the clock to help me submit materials on time and for that I am very grateful. I highly recommend this law firm for help in migration matters.
Response from the owner: Dear JessicaThank you for your kind words and we're so pleased that we could assist you to reach a great outcome! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
Myself and my partner we both with WLW Migration since 2022. Our first case representative was Emma Mulroney due to she moving to overseas our case handover to Tony Tran! He done a lot of research and guide us so much until the end of our hearing in AAT. Tony was so friendly and always give a advice for case in different aspects. Thank You so much TONY TRAN from WLW ! Highly recommend WLW reasonable fees.
Response from the owner: Dear VishnuThank you for your lovely review, it's made our day! Kind regardsWLW Migration Lawyers
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Recognition

2023
Simon Leske

is listed as one of the Top 3 Immigration Lawyers in Melbourne by Three Best Rated

2023
Jessica Williamson, Partner

is selected for inclusion in the 14th Edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia for work in Immigration Law

2023
Simon Leske, Partner

is selected for inclusion in the 14th Edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia for work in Immigration Law

2023
James Wardlaw, Partner

is selected for inclusion in the 15th Edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia for work in Immigration Law

Resources

Blogs and Case Studies

10 May 2024 changes to Australian student visas

An increase to the financial capacity requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas will be effective from 10 May 2024.

The subclass 482 ‘Genuine Position Requirement’

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Firm News

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

We are very happy to be named as finalists in both the Boutique Law Firm of the Year and the Pro Bono Program of the Year awards as part of the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards!

James Wardlaw wins Migration Partner of the Year Award

Tony Tran recognised as a finalist in the 30 Under 30 Awards