Overview
Navigating Your Journey to Australia with Trusted Legal Guidance
At Abu Legal, we understand that a visa is more than a document—it is the foundation of your future, your career, and your family’s security. Australia’s migration system is one of the most complex in the world, governed by legislation and policy settings that change frequently.
Our professional Australian visa advisory services provide clear, strategic, and legally compliant pathways tailored to your circumstances. As a specialist migration law firm, we ensure every application is robust, risk-assessed, and optimized for success under Australian immigration law.
Our Comprehensive Australian Visa & Immigration Services
A successful outcome depends on selecting the correct visa subclass and meeting strict legal criteria. We provide end-to-end visa advisory and migration law services across all major Australian migration streams.
Skilled Migration (General Skilled Migration – GSM)
For professionals seeking to live and work in Australia, we advise on:
- Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa
- Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa
- Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
Our lawyers assist with skills assessments, Expressions of Interest (EOI), points testing, and state or regional nomination requirements, ensuring your profile meets competitive thresholds.
Family and Partner Visas
Reuniting families requires detailed legal evidence and careful preparation. We assist with:
- Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801 and 309/100)
- Parent Visas
- Child Visas
- Other family stream visas
We ensure compliance with the Department of Home Affairs’ strict “genuine and continuing relationship” requirements.
Employer-Sponsored Visas
For Australian businesses and skilled workers, we provide advisory on:
- Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS)
- Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa
Our services cover sponsorship approvals, nomination compliance, labour market testing, and employee eligibility, protecting both employers and visa holders.
Business and Investment Visas
For entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals, we advise under the Business Innovation and Investment Program, helping clients align their commercial, investment, and migration strategies with Australian immigration law.
Student and Graduate Visas
We support international students and graduates with:
- Student Visa (Subclass 500)
- Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)
- Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
Our advisory focuses on Genuine Student (GS) requirements, work rights compliance, and long-term migration planning.
Visitor and Short-Stay Visas
For short-term travel and family visits, we advise on:
- Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
- Electronic Travel Authority (ETA – Subclass 601)
- eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651)
We regularly assist clients with prior refusals, overstays, or complex travel histories.
Regional Migration Pathways
We provide strategic advice on regional migration options, including:
- Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional
- Subclass 494 – Employer Sponsored Regional
- Permanent residency pathways through regional Australia
Our lawyers help maximize regional concessions and PR opportunities.
Temporary Activity & Special Purpose Visas
We advise individuals, organizations, and sponsors on:
- Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
- Visas for research, entertainment, sporting, cultural, and government-endorsed activities
Health & Character Waiver Advisory
Where applications are affected by health or character issues, we provide specialist legal advice on:
- Health waiver submissions
- Character representations (PIC 4001 & 4007)
- Risk mitigation for medical and police checks
Visa Refusals, Cancellations & Appeals
If your visa has been refused or cancelled, we provide:
- Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) representation
- Ministerial intervention submissions
- Judicial Review in the Federal Courts
We identify legal errors, procedural unfairness, and prospects of success before proceeding.
Bridging Visas & Status Resolution
We assist clients who are:
- Transitioning between visa subclasses
- At risk of becoming unlawful
- Seeking lawful status restoration
Our services include Bridging Visas A, B, and C, with strategic planning to protect future visa options.
Citizenship & Permanent Residency Services
For eligible applicants, we advise on:
- Australian Citizenship by Conferral
- Citizenship by Descent
- Permanent residency maintenance and travel facility issues
Employer Compliance & Advisory Services
For Australian sponsors and businesses, we provide:
- Sponsorship compliance audits
- Employer obligation advisory
- Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy guidance
- Risk management for Department of Home Affairs monitoring and inspections
Why Choose Abu Legal Over a Standard Migration Agent?
While many offer migration advice, Abu Legal provides the authority, protection, and expertise of a law firm.
- Legal Protection: We are bound by the highest professional and ethical standards
- Complex Case Expertise: Health, character, refusals, and cancellations
- Appeal Experience: ART and Judicial Review representation
When your future is at stake, legal expertise matters.
Our 4-Step Visa Advisory Process
We follow a proven framework to take your application from consultation to visa grant:
- Initial Eligibility Assessment – Comprehensive review of your background and migration goals
- Strategic Legal Roadmap – Written legal opinion and evidence checklist
- Document Preparation & Legal Review – Meticulous review to eliminate refusal risks
- Submission & Government Liaison – Full representation with the Department of Home Affairs
Start Your Australian Visa Journey with Confidence
Book a consultation with Abu Legal’s expert migration lawyers today and secure professional Australian visa advisory services designed to protect your future from the very first step.