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Work Visa Lawyers ® is a migration firm founded by immigration lawyer Chris Johnston in 2011. Work Visa Lawyers is now one of the largest migration firms in Australia. Our team is focused on providing quality immigration services to our clients.
Work Visa Lawyers has assisted a large number of individuals, families and corporate clients in a variety of Australia migration matters. The work that we do for our clients is reflected in the testimonials and feedback we receive from our happy clients.
We are experienced in providing migration assistance to a range of industries including: medical services; agricultural producers; hospitality; manufacturing; and mining.
We are committed to providing:
- Honest and accurate advice based on the current migration laws
- Maintaining the confidentiality of our clients' affairs
- Quality customer service
We will provide you with a plain English explanation of your migration options.
Our services minimise the time you have to spend on applications, so that you can concentrate on your business or profession.
Based in Adelaide South Australia, we provide migration advice to people and businesses from all over the world.
High Standard of Migration Services
As lawyers, we are subject to strict professional standards. All lawyers employed by Work Visa Lawyers hold a South Australian legal practising certificate which imposes a duty to uphold the Law Society of South Australia’s ‘Rules of Professional Conduct and Practice’. The standards include confidentiality, independence, and committment to the best interests of the client.
These professional standards ensure that your application is handled in the most careful, honest and detailed manner.
Focus on Migration Practice
Work Visa Lawyers ® has a specialised focus on migration law.
Chris Johnston has worked as an immigration lawyer since 2006, with his experience having a strong emphasis on work and business visas. Together with a team of dedicated practitioners, Work Visa Lawyers has the experience and knowledge in managing all types of Australian visa and citizenship matters.
Australian Migration Laws and government migration policies change frequently. By focussing on Migration Law, Chris and his team are able to give you accurate and up-to-date advice about your Australian visa or citizenship options.
Contact us today and find out how we can help you with all your Australian migration matters.
Work Visa Lawyers ® is a migration firm founded by Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent Chris Johnston in 2011.
We are experienced in providing migration assistance to a range of industries including: medical services; agricultural producers; hospitality; manufacturing; and mining.
We are committed to providing:
- Honest and accurate advice based on the current migration laws.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of our client’s affairs.
- Quality customer service.
We will provide you with a plain English explanation of your migration options.
Our services minimise the time you have to spend on applications, so that you can concentrate on your business or profession.
Based in Adelaide South Australia, we provide migration advice to people and businesses from all over the world.
Client Testimonials
Visa type: Partner (Temporary) (class UK) Partner (subclass 820) visa Country of Passport: United States Date Visa Granted: 10 September 2018
Thanks to the help from Christina, and everyone at Work Visa Lawyers, I was able to successfully get my visa. They were with me every step, which allowed me to live my life with very little worry during the long process. They got in touch with my partner and me immediately whenever something came up or changed. I was very nervous... Read more
Date: 30 March 2017 Visa Type: Partner (Temporary) (class UK) Partner (subclass 820) visa and AAT Review Date Visa Application Lodged: 16 April 2015 Date Visa Granted: 29 March 2017
When my partner Maria and I were originally denied our application for Spousal Sponsorship by the Department of Immigrations, we were quite distressed and unsure who to turn to. Luckily for us, a family friend put us in touch with Work Visa Lawyers to assist us with our appeals process. From the... Read more
Complications faced: Previously received a refusal for state nomination Visa application date: 17 October 2016 Visa grant date: 13 December 2016 Country of citizenship: China Email received on 16 December 2016
Dear Work Visa Lawyers, I would like to say a big thank to your guys and I am really appreciate how the support has been for last four months working on my 190 state sponsored permanent visa. My situation is really tricky and I have been rejected by the state nomination when I first tried to... Read more
Visa type: RSMS Direct Entry 187 Visa Date of visa approval: 24 April 2017Date of testimonial: 13 March 2018
We cannot thank Chris and his team (Katie, Karina, etc...) enough for their amazing work! We originally got warmly referred to them by a couple of friends, who had been delighted by their services. As far as we have been concerned, Work Visa Lawyers has demonstrated the intelligence and expertise we were absolute desperate to find. Work Visa Lawyers provided my employer... Read more
Visa type: RSMS Direct Entry 187 Visa Date of visa approval: 21 August 2023Date of testimonial: 28 August 2023
I highly recommend Chris and his solid team of migration lawyers to everyone they are the best visa lawyers in Adelaide. After facing disappointment with a few different visa migration agents in the past my friend recommended me to visit Work Visa Lawyers. My first meeting with Chris was absolutely phenomenal Chris guided me really well and explained all the different... Read more
Visa type: Employer Nomination (subclass 186) / ENS Date of visa application: 20 January 2017 Date of visa approval: 4 September 2017 Date of testimonial: 25 September 2017
Dear Chris, We would like to say thank you for all of your wonderful help in our quest for a better future. We can not express in words how grateful we are for your professional service, commitment and support for our employer sponsorship visa process. We have always felt that you guided us through... Read more
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