About Us
Immigration Lawyers and Migration Agents
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. Based in Adelaide South Australia, we provide migration advice to people and businesses from all over the world.
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.
Principal Lawyer and Founder
Chris Johnston
With nearly 20 years of experience in immigration, Chris Johnston has assisted many Australian businesses and …
Immigration Lawyer
Rosa Torrefranca
Rosa completed her law degree in the Philippines in 2001. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2002 and …
Associate Lawyer
Luke Edwards
Luke has experience in dealing with employer-sponsored visas, including the 482 and 186 visas, as well as 400 …
Migration Agent
Wendy Guan
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of International Trade. Wendy completed a …
Immigration Lawyer
Trang Vu
Radharani earned a Bachelor's degree in Media and Communication Studies from the Federal University of Mato …
Immigration Lawyer
Joan Prado
Joan originally hails from the Philippines. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Business …
Migration Agent and Education Agent
Suman Grewal
Suman has been working in the migration industry since 2006. She has worked for 5 years in India and started …
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Entire Team
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.
Our Commitment
Quality advice
Honest and accurate advice based on the current migration laws, in plain, understandable language.
Confidentiality
We maintain the confidentiality of our clients' affairs
Great customer service
Minimise the time you have to spend on applications, so that you can concentrate on your business or profession.
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.
Chris Johnston
Principal Lawyer and Founder
Happy Clients
Hear from our clients happy experiences
Family PR Success
'It has been a long journey, first securing the 491 visa, and today, finally receiving our PR as a family of four. Luke and his team were instrumental in helping us achieve this life-changing goal. They were professional, helpful, clear, and friendly …
Marjan Janžekovič
Expert Guidance Approved
'I had a fantastic experience working with Work Visa lawyers. A special thanks to Suman who from the very beginning, was incredibly professional, transparent, and responsive. They guided me through every step of the process, patiently answering all …
Zaide Cara
Confident Visa Journey
I’ve been working with Jonathan since 2022 on my visa application, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The entire team were professional, responsive, and always took the time to answer all my questions clearly. I felt supported and …
Rosangela Rosales
Relocation Guided Smoothly
'From start to finish, Work Visa Lawyers were highly professional and genuinely attentive to our situation. After our initial consultation with Chris, we relocated from Sydney to Adelaide and began the process. Every question we had was answered …
Domen Ucakar
Visa Granted, Great Service
'Really professional high quality service. Our process to get our visa granted was perfectly and clearly guided. Great service. Highly recommended!'
Luis Carlos Cardenas Ibañez
Reunited Family, Positive Result
'Trang and the team have been exceptional from the first moment we engaged their services. Our case was challenging and after changing migration lawyers for various reasons, engaging Work Visa Lawyers was the best decision and I only wish we had …
Melissa Rapassanis
Responsive, Honest Guidance
'We would like to sincerely thank Work Visa Lawyers for guiding us in choosing the right PR pathway. A special thanks to Chris, who helped change our course and guided us toward securing our PR, and to Wendy, who handled our application. She is …
Gulani Senthuran
Exceptional, Supportive Expertise
I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service I received from Luke throughout my visa application process. The expertise, attention to detail, and unwavering support made all the difference. From our initial consultation to the final approval, …
Astrid Osorio Jaramillo
Family PR Success
'It has been a long journey, first securing the 491 visa, and today, finally receiving our PR as a family of four. Luke and his team were instrumental in helping us achieve this life-changing goal. They were professional, helpful, clear, and friendly …
Marjan Janžekovič
Expert Guidance Approved
'I had a fantastic experience working with Work Visa lawyers. A special thanks to Suman who from the very beginning, was incredibly professional, transparent, and responsive. They guided me through every step of the process, patiently answering all …
Zaide Cara
Confident Visa Journey
I’ve been working with Jonathan since 2022 on my visa application, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The entire team were professional, responsive, and always took the time to answer all my questions clearly. I felt supported and …
Rosangela Rosales
Relocation Guided Smoothly
'From start to finish, Work Visa Lawyers were highly professional and genuinely attentive to our situation. After our initial consultation with Chris, we relocated from Sydney to Adelaide and began the process. Every question we had was answered …
Domen Ucakar
Visa Granted, Great Service
'Really professional high quality service. Our process to get our visa granted was perfectly and clearly guided. Great service. Highly recommended!'
Luis Carlos Cardenas Ibañez
Reunited Family, Positive Result
'Trang and the team have been exceptional from the first moment we engaged their services. Our case was challenging and after changing migration lawyers for various reasons, engaging Work Visa Lawyers was the best decision and I only wish we had …
Melissa Rapassanis
Responsive, Honest Guidance
'We would like to sincerely thank Work Visa Lawyers for guiding us in choosing the right PR pathway. A special thanks to Chris, who helped change our course and guided us toward securing our PR, and to Wendy, who handled our application. She is …
Gulani Senthuran
Exceptional, Supportive Expertise
I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service I received from Luke throughout my visa application process. The expertise, attention to detail, and unwavering support made all the difference. From our initial consultation to the final approval, …
Astrid Osorio Jaramillo
My Migration Story - Testimonials from clients
by Australian Immigration - Work Visa Lawyers
This is a collection of Work Visa Lawyers videos that show the wide range of knowledge, experience, offers and services our Migration lawyers and registered Migration Agents bring to our clients.
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