Avelyn Chen
Consultant
- Mandarin Chinese
- English
- Email: avelyn@workvisalawyers.com.au
- Phone: +61 8 8351 9956
She combines personal insight with legal expertise to create customised strategies that address each client’s unique circumstances, proactively identifying and resolving potential obstacles early to ensure clients feel supported and confident throughout Australia’s complex migration process.
Avelyn is fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English.
Key Practice Areas
- Administrative Appeals Tribunal reviews
- Character and Public Interest Criteria (health, PIC 4020, PIC 4013/4014) waivers
- 8503 No Further Stay waivers
- Schedule 3 considerations including compelling and compassionate reasons
- Family visas including partner/parent/child/orphan relative visas
- Other family visas including carer visas/New Zealand Citizen family relationship visas/remaining relative visas
- Employer-sponsored visas, including the 407, 482, 494, 186 visas
- General Skilled Migration visas, including the 189, 190, 491 and 191 visas
- Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)
- Business and investor visas
- Student visas
- National Innovation Visa
- Sponsorship obligations and monitoring
- Migration skills assessments
- Australian citizenship applications
About
Avelyn is a registered migration agent (MARN 1800051).
Avelyn completed a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2016. In the same year, she was admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Queensland. She is a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA).
Having lived in Singapore for over a decade as a first-generation immigrant before calling Australia home in 2012, she truly understands what it’s like to settle into a completely new country - twice!
She combines personal insight with legal expertise to create customised strategies that address each client’s unique circumstances, proactively identifying and resolving potential obstacles early to ensure clients feel supported and confident throughout Australia’s complex migration process.
Experience and Achievements
Having lived in Singapore for over a decade as a first-generation immigrant before calling Australia home in 2012, she truly understands what it’s like to settle into a completely new country - twice!
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2016.
- In the same year, she was admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
- She is a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA).
Happy Clients
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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
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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
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