Luke Edwards
Immigration Lawyer
- English
- Email: luke@workvisalawyers.com.au
- Phone: +61 8 8351 9956
Businesses and professionals trust Luke because he gives clear, fast, and practical advice. He explains exactly what employers need to do to sponsor workers legally.
Luke has many years of experience dealing with work visas across different industries. He helps employers and visa applicants all over Australia from his base at Work Visa Lawyers, one of the best immigration law firms in Australia.
Key Practice Areas
- Employer-sponsored visas, including the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa (formerly the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482) and ENS Visa (Subclass 186) across a range of industries.
- National Innovation Visa (NIV) (formerly the Global Talent Visa Subclass 858)
- Business Skills, Business short stay (Subclass 400), and Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
- Judicial Review and Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) (formerly the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or AAT) / Court Appeals
- Labour Agreements including Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
- Medical Practitioner visas
- Corporate Visas
- Australian Citizenship applications
About
Luke Edwards is a highly experienced migration lawyer and Accredited Immigration Law Specialist. He has over 8 years of experience in the migration industry, having joined Work Visa Lawyers in 2017.
Based in Adelaide, Luke focuses on temporary and permanent work visas for employers. He helps businesses and large companies across Australia follow the law and find fast, flexible visa solutions for staff they need right away.
Experience and Achievements
His foundational background in science, combined with advanced legal training, allows him to swiftly understand complex, highly technical industries, giving him a distinct edge when securing employer-sponsored visas and National Innovation Visas for specialised sectors like engineering, IT, and the medical sciences.
Specialist Accreditation
Officially recognised as an Accredited Immigration Law Specialist in 2024, a highly prestigious achievement that highlights his exceptional expertise, advanced legal knowledge, and top-tier capability in navigating complex migration matters for individuals and businesses alike.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor of Science
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Master of Laws
- Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of South Australia (Feb 2018)
Memberships
- Law Society of South Australia
- Migration Institute of Australia (MIA)
Education & Teaching
Luke has delivered professional presentations on temporary employer-sponsored visas for the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA).
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
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