Immigration Law
Hunter Shafiz Lawyers migration team is led by its Principal Solicitor and Immigration Law Specialist MS. Hoda Shafizadeh. Choosing the right immigration lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Our leading team of immigration lawyers, have provided our clients with assistance in the most complex immigration law cases in the country, including visa refusals, cancellations, appeals to the federal courts, appeals to the minister of immigration and beyond. Our team of migration lawyers are here to assist you with all your immigration needs; being registered migration agents with the Migration Agents Registration Australia, we are thereby equipped to serve you better, since our immigration lawyers are bound by the Migration Agent’s Code of Conduct. Our migration lawyers will proactively contact you, support you and stand with you throughout every stage of your query in relation to a visa or immigration services. Our team of experts will listen to your needs keenly and counsel you with professional advice as per the need of the case, we will endeavour to achieve the desired outcome first time, every time. A highly developed first world country which offers variety of cultures with esteemed lifestyles, Australia is the world’s thirteenth largest economy and has the world’s seventh-highest per capital income. Australia’s military expenditure is the world’s twelfth largest. With the second-highest human development index globally, Australia ranks amongst the best in many international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, and the protection of civil liberties and political rights. There are a number of different means by which to migrate to Australia, separated under different categories of visa:Work in Australia
We have seen in most recent events, the impact the immigration law changes for business and work-related visas. Many occupations have been removed from the Department of Home Affairs occupational list. As a result of this law change, several applications were in fact refused or rejected. We understand the importance for clients wanting to better their life.
Australian working visas are most commonly granted to highly skilled workers or workers who have an Australian employer’s sponsorship. Candidates are assessed against a points-based system, granting points for certain standards of education, work experience, language ability and age. These types of visa programs are also sponsored by individual states, which recruit workers according to specific needs. Our lawyers can offer you the best tailored solution to your issues with no hidden surprises.
Study in Australia
Australia is one of the best destinations for studies; students from all countries seek education here due to the value of studies they get from Australia. Foreign students are actively encouraged to study in Australia by the Australian Government. There are a number of categories of student visas’s, most of which require a confirmed offer from an educational institution. Our firm can assist with placement in an educational situation that suits the student wanting to study abroad.
Family Visas
Family visas are the option for people looking to go to Australia to meet or settle with their family. Visas are often granted on the basis of family ties in Australia. There are a number of different types of Australian family visas, suiting the general need.
Tourist Visa
For people who wish to visit or extend their stay in Australia for holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non-work purposes, to assist in a family emergency, a tourist visa will be the best option for all of these.
Business Visa
Australia is one of the leading economies in the world at present, with companies from all over seeking to do business here. There are several options for business people seeking to visit Australia for a business-related purpose, as well as for those wishing to establish, manage or develop a new or existing business, or invest in the Australian economy.
We can aid with the following matters:
- Assisting our clients to obtain either temporary or permanent residency
- Assistance with extension of visas
- Assisting with bringing family members to Australia
- Sponsoring overseas employees to work in Australia
- Aid with people to appeal refused visas
- Behaviour is abusive/violent
- Assist you appear the decision of the immigration department or minister, such as assisting people in identifying reasons as to why their application should not be refused/residence cancelled
Our dedicated team of immigration lawyers is committed to assisting and advising you of the best legal avenues to obtain the visa that most suit you.
Protection & Humanitarian Applications
With several countries in turmoil all over the world, Australia and other first world countries have had an influx of refugees wanting to settle.
Our firm offers the right advice for your personal Refugee matter. We understand that many people from all walks of life, backgrounds and countries have different grounds to becoming a refugee and understand the importance of getting their stories and ordeals heard. Our professional staff work closely with our refugees because we understand how overwhelming the process can be to an individual, who already have been through their own personal tribulations.
Our experienced principal solicitor, Ms. Hoda Shafizadeh has an impressive and extensive background with working with refugees in Nauru, Iraq, Egypt, Iran and Pakistan. She has spent many years abroad learning and witnessing firsthand the torments that refugees go through on a daily basis and the emotional rollercoaster of wanting to find a country to call home only to be refused or rejected.
Ms. Shafizadeh’ reputation and outstanding success rate in applications relating to IAA, Protection, SHEV has been outstanding making her one of the leaders in this field.
Our Services
Visas & Citizenship & Refugees
Hunter Shafiz Lawyers has a leading migration team that specialises in all visas, citizenship, permanent residency and visa cancellations including appeals to Tribunals, IAA and Federal Circuit Court.
Conveyancing and Leases
Hunter Shafiz Lawyers have experienced conveyancing solicitors to help with all stages of NSW property transactions whether you are buying or selling a property or business or entering in a commercial lease.
Criminal Law
We have a solid track record in some of the most complex criminal matters in New South Wales and have worked alongside some of Australia’s leading criminal defence barristers.
Business Law
We want to eliminate the stress of running a business by assisting you from set-up of your company and with any business related disputes.
Family Law
Our firm is proud to employ several experienced family lawyers who are equipped to provide you with assistance dealing with property settlements, maintenance and child custody.
Wills and Probate
We can prepare your Power of Attorneys, enduring guardianships, wills, probate and estate administration.