Thornton Immigration - Australian Immigration Lawyers providing immigration, residency, visa and citizenship advice and services to clients around the world Melbourne Australia
Advertiser since:
8 December 2005
Organisation Name:
Thornton Immigration
Online at:
http://www.thorntonimmigration.com.au
Email [michaelt @ thorntonimmigration.com.au] (remove the spaces)
Contact:
Michael Thornton
Thornton Immigration
40-42 Scott Street
Dandenong Victoria 3195
Australia
We are located in the M+K building on the corner of Scott and Robinson Street. Convenient off street parking for clients is located at the rear of the building, off Scott Street.
Melbourne Office: (by appointment)
M&K Office, Level 4, 114 William Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
Telephone in Australia: 1300 139 486
Office hours:
09.00 to 18.00 Eastern Australian Time
Meet with us:
The Thornton Immigration team visits major Middle East, Sub-continent and South East Asian capitals. Contact us to ask questions or arrange a meeting.
Telephone:
In Australia: 03 9793 2655
International: +61 3 9793 2655
Facsimile:
In Australia: 03 9794 2590
International: +61 3 9794 2590
Mobile/Cell:
In Australia:
0418 369 790
International: +61 418 369 790
Details:
This information has been collected from the Thornton Immigration Website on 16 October 2008.
Short description:
Thornton Immigration - Australian Immigration Lawyers providing immigration, residency, visa and citizenship advice and services to clients around the world Melbourne Australia
Thornton Immigration - Australian Immigration Lawyers
Our Services
Full Application Assistance:
This includes strategic advice, application assistance, preparation of forms, gathering documentary and other evidence to support the application, preparation of submissions and representions to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. It also includes any necessary liaison with the Department and the answering of questions raised by the Department during processing.
Partial Application Assistance:
Partial assistance can be tailored to meet your specific needs. An agreed hourly rate would apply of between A$130 and A$275 per hour excluding GST (Goods & Services Tax). An explanation of the tasks to be undertaken and the number of hours required is provided to clients at the outset. The terms of our agreement are clear, unambiguous and fair. Read a Copy of our Agreement.
Assisting 'Do it Yourself' Applicants:
You may have the time or inclination to lodge the application yourself. While many applicants deal with the application on their own, many encounter difficulties or are unaware of some of the risks that may lead to visa refusal or later cancellation for failing to deal properly with their application.
Handling your own application imposes ongoing responsibilities. There may be a change in your circumstances where you are not sure whether they are relevant to your application.
You can access Thornton Immigration's expertise by engaging us to review your application prior to lodgement. We can assist you with planning and strategic issues, helping you to understand the documentary requirements, addressing visa crtieria and any ongoing issues.
Second Opinions:
Visa applicants need to be sure the advice given to them by the Department or by an agent or lawyer is correct. We therefore provide a 'second opinion' service. Usually all that is required is a single interview to examine the circumstances of an individual and to examine the advice received. This is charged at the flat rate of A$200 plus GST (if applicable)
Legal Opinions:
Lawyers and migration agents sometimes require an independent expert opinion before recommending a particular course of action to a client. Thornton Immigration is available to provide such opinions.
Preparing forms and declarations:
Visa applications invariably require forms. Many forms are complex and confusing. We can help you with the completion of forms, advise you what forms are needed and also help you with the preparation of statutory declarations.
Attending Tribunals and Departmental Interviews:
We are available to assist clients at hearings of Tribunals like the Migration Review Tribunal, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Refugee Review Tribunal. Ask us for a quote.
Preparing submissions:
Making sure the Department or the Tribunal is fully aware of all of the aspects of your case is extremely important. Equally important is to ensure that the information you provide is relevant. We can help in this task. Tap our vast experience and find out more about how we can help.
We Understand the Needs of Corporate Clients
You require certainty and timely services. Your staff member may be relocating from overseas and is needed in Australia. The person may be in Australia and is required to make a further application.
Timing: Timing is critical if your business has a contract to fulfill or if your employee's children are due to commence school. You may not have time to carry out this important task, or you may be concerned that the requirements are too detailed and you may not have the skills or understanding of the processes to ensure a quality or timely outcome.
Our Objective: Our desire is to assist businesses meet these time frames and provide a consistent service. We want to build a relationship with you as the best way to assist and represent you is to know your business – this is why we like to visit your business premises to get a good understanding of how your business works.
Our Clients: We have acted for some of our corporate clients for more than 10 years and see your relationship with the immigration department as a relationship that needs to be preserved and strengthened.
Electronic Filing: We are geared to both paper based as well as electronic lodgement. We assist you by preparing decision ready applications that assist both you and the Department finalise the visa. We understand migration law and the processes involved – thus streamlining the processing.
Flexibility: We can meet at your office, in the CBD or at our Dandenong office, depending on your convenience.
Our Experience: With more than 40 years service to business, both in Australia and overseas, our services are reliable and professional. Most importantly we are focused on achieving a consistent outcome. We provide a tailored service and can advise you of all the available visa options – there are nearly 150 subclasses presently available.
Keeping you Informed: The need to be aware of immigration responsibility is becoming more important, given the tightening of criteria and additional processes such as sponsorship cancellation, business monitoring – it is expected that employer sanctions will be in place in the future. Our aim is to keep you informed about important changes.
Business Skills Types of Business Visas
There are a range of business visas designed for entrepreneurs.
* Owners or part-owners of a successful business
* Senior executives employed by a major business
* Investors with a proven track record in managing a portfolio of assets.
If you are one of these applicants, you will be required to provide evidence of a major interest in a new or existing business in Australia and use your business skills to actively participate in that business at senior management level.
The calibre of your background, and your age, may determine whether you qualify for permanent residence directly, under the Business Talent category, or for a 4 year provisional visa, where you are required to establish a business in Australia or join an existing business in Australia, and have a range of criteria to met in order to qualify for permanent residence.
Key requirements for each Business Visa type are outlined here:
investor: This is designed for people with a successful track record in high level management of major eligible investment or business activity. To qualify, your investment or business activity must comply with set criteria. This is an alternative for business owners, but is also suitable for shrewd investors.
You must also be able to establish that:
You had recent, direct management involvement in the qualifying business and you or your spouse had an ownership interest of 10% or more of the business
Or, you had recent direct management involvement in eligible investments valued at more than Aus$2.25 million
You must also provide evidence:
* If you are under 45 and not sponsored by a State or Territory Government, it is necessary for you to make a designated investment into Government Bonds of A$1.5 Million.
* If you are sponsored by a State or Territory Government, it is necessary for you to make a designated investment into Government Bonds of A$750,000. While this is a lesser amount it does commit you to settle in that State or Territory over the ensuing 4 year period and requires you to be sponsored by that Government Agency. In all likelihood this will involve a Business Plan.
The intention of this category is that you will go into business or invest in Australia after you have made your designated investment and after the visa is granted.
Business Owners: If you own a business in your own country and have a successful track record you may be eligible to appy for a Business Owner or Business Talent visa. Email us for a free assessment.
Business Managers: If you do not own a business but have a high level of management in a business then you may be able to apply under the Senior Executive Category or Business Owner (State Sponsored) Category.
Email us your resume for a free assessment. To provide a meaningful assessment we will need, the company's organisational chart showing your position and the company's turnover for the last two years.
Established Business in Australia: This is designed for people who have already arrived in Australia and have established or joined a business in Australia where they play a management role and have an ownership interest. Although recent changes have made this category less accessible for some applicants changes to the Migration Regulations in March 2003 allow an additional opportunity for some visa holders to apply for State sponsored permanant residence. You can contact us to discuss your eligibility.
Family Migration
This popular Australian migration program allows family members of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to become permanent residents of Australia.
Family migration represents nearly half of the Australian migration program each year. There are many visa subclasses which depend on the nature of the family relationship. These include:
* Spouse
* Brothers/Sisters/Nephews/Nieces/Cousins
* Defacto Spouse
* Interdependency relationship
* Prospective Marriage (Fiancee')
* Parent
* Child and Aged Relatives
* Remaining Relatives
* Orphan
* Carers
Avoid errors and risks in your application - Use our experience to your advantage Skilled Migration
Applicants for skilled migration must have an occupation on the Skilled Occupations List (the SOL). This is a selection of occupations from the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations dictionary (the ASCO).
An important pre-requisite for a visa application is a successful skills assessment carried out by the relevant Australian authority. The name of the authority is designated on the SOL. This can sometimes be a complex and time consuming procedure involving a knowledge of the requirements of the particular assessing body.
Thornton Immigration have years of experience in assisting clients with skills assessments and can help you avoid unnecessary delays and problems.
Recent Work Experience:
An applicant for a permanent skilled visa must prove that he or she has 'recent work experience" in any occupation on the SOL of at least 12 months prior to the lodgement of the application.
This requirement is often confused with the "Specific Work Experience" component of the points test. Specific work experience is a source of addtional points that help satisfy the 'points test' below. "Recent work experience", on the other hand, is simply a pre-requisite to an application so that a person lacking 'recent work experience' cannot make a successful application, no matter what.
The Points Test:
A points test applies to most skilled applications. Points are awarded for the applicant's age, English language ability and Skill. Bonus points also apply in some cases.
Minimum pass marks apply to the various categories. Additional points for 'Specific Work Experience' can also be obtained where an applicant has worked for 3 out of the last 4 years in the nominated occupation prior to the application. If a person has 3 years of work experience, but not all of it in the nominated occupation it is still possible in most cases, to score additional points.
The Migration Occupations in Demand List (the MODL):
The Migration Occupations in Demand List is a sub-list of the Skilled Occupations List. It is an attempt by the Australian Government to identify occupations where there are currently shortages. If your occupation is on this list you score additional points. If this is coupled with a job offer, you score even more.
The cut-off age for skilled migration is 45 and as a person approaches this age it becomes more and more difficult to pass the points test. However, applicants with an occupation on the MODL can often pass the points test even if they are in the age group of 40-45.
Student Migration
Thornton Immigration help many students annually. In most cases, these are students who have completed their studies in Australia and who wish to stay.
We can help you achieve your goal. To view a helpful table of visa options please click here. For a Word version.
There are some of the common scenarios involving students and their families on our website.
About Us
Thornton Immigration is a specialist legal practice providing Australian immigration, residency, visa and citizenship advice and services to clients around the world. Thornton Immigration is one of Australia's most experienced migration practices.
Thornton Immigration partners are:
* Fellows of the Migration Institute of Australia
* Accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as Immigration Law Specialists
* Registered Migration Agents
* Members of the Law Institute of Victoria
* Members of the Law Council of Australia
Client service values Our expert team has helped thousands of families get visas for permanent and temporary residence in Australia.
The success of Thornton Immigration is based on a simple philosophy - help you understand the Australian government policies and regulations. Our expert professional team can help you overcome the "red tape" - the complex regulations and confusing forms.
Our team will keep you informed and involved - providing expert advice and practical solutions. We:
* Are accessible and friendly - we understand we work for you - not the other way around
* Talk to you in plain language - not legal jargon
* Give you honest up front assessment of your options so you know where you stand
* Guide you through the process so you know what is likely to happen, when and why
* Keep you up to date with changes in policy and regulations that may impact on you
* Help you make informed decisions in a timely and cost effective way
* Fight hard to get the best result for you
* Promptly return telephone calls and emails and honour our commitments and deadlines
* Openly discuss fees and avoid surprises
* Become part of your team to manage all of your Australian visa needs
We invite you to explore this site to learn how we can help you, your family or your business to have a future in Australia.
Meet the Thornton Immigration professional team
Michael Thornton Professional Profile - Registered Migration Agent No. 9357348
Thornton Immigration is a specialist legal practice providing Australian immigration, residency, visa and citizenship advice and services to clients around the world. TI is one of Australia's most experienced migration practices.
Michael Thornton
LL.M FMIA AFAIM
Solicitor
Partner—Immigration Law
Registered Migration Agent No 9357348
Professional experience - Michael is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Immigration Law Specialist. His practice includes business, family and humanitarian aspects of Immigration Law.
Michael’s practice covers a comprehensive range of immigration services:
* Business Skills applications for temporary and permanent residence
* Bridging visas
* Employer Nomination Scheme applications
* Family migration applications
* Foreign Investment Review Board applications
* Refugee applications
* Skilled migrant applications
* Carer visas
* Student visas
Michael has a detailed knowledge of international jurisdictions relating to immigration and the appeal processes for Australia’s Administrative Review, Migration Review and Refugee Review Tribunals.
Professional recognition
* Barrister and Solicitor – Admitted to practice Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia 1966
* Master of Laws (Monash) 1995
* Fellow - Migration Institute of Australia
* Associate Fellow - Australian Institute of Management
* 2003-Awarded Certificate of Service by the Law Institute of Victoria for services to the Institute and the Legal Profession (partly in recognition of his work in migration law.)
* Past National Vice President, Migration Institute of Australia
* Former Victorian President – Migration Institute of Australia
* Former Board Member, Australian Migration Agents’ Registration Authority
* Member, Law Council of Australia
* Member, Law Institute of Victoria
* Former Council Member – Law Institute of Victoria
* Associate Member, American Bar Association
Major projects
* As a Board member of the Migration Institute of Australia, Michael worked on the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship task force to develop the code of conduct now regulating the Australian immigration services industry. He was an inaugural member of the Board of the Migration Agents Registration Authority.
* He has successfully managed a large number of cases of business migration for senior and specialist executives.
* Clients include major international and Australian companies operating in the aeronautical, finance, telecommunications and other industries.
Kay Taranto Professional Profile - Registered Migration Agent No. 0002555
Thornton Immigration is a specialist legal practice providing Australian immigration, residency, visa and citizenship advice and services to clients around the world. TI is one of Australia's most experienced migration practices.
Kay Taranto
Assoc. Dip. of Business (Legal Prac), F.Ins of L.Exec. (Vic), MMIA
Legal Executive—Immigration Law Migration Agent Registered No 0002555
Professional experience Kay has worked within the legal field since 1984 and has been working in the area of immigration since December 1999.
Kay practices in a range of immigration services including:
* Family migration applications
* Skilled migrant applications
* Onshore and offshore Refugee and Humanitarian cases
* Temporary Business skills applications for employer sponsored applicants
* Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal cases
* Parent visas
Professional recognition
* Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria) since 1993 (Associate since 1990)
* Registered Migration Agent 2000-2005
* Member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MMIA)
Major projects
Kay first began working within the migration area in a management role co-ordinating over 100 taskforces preparing refugee applications in Australia 's detention centers under the Immigration Advice and Application Assistance Scheme from 1999 to 2002 while working for Macpherson + Kelley Lawyers.
Kay successfully documented and implemented a Quality Management System to obtain ISO Certification for the IAAAS program with Macpherson + Kelley, being trained as an Internal Quality Assurance Auditor.
Kay has broadened her experience into other areas of immigration such as family, skilled and temporary business whilst continuing with humanitarian and refugee matters.
MARA Code of Conduct
Migration Agents operating in Australia are governed by a strict code of conduct. This code covers an agent's conduct in relation to clients, the Government, and other agents. Agents who do not observe the code risk incuring serious sanctions including suspension and cancellation.
Michael Thornton was an inaugural member of the Migration Agents Registration Authority and was part of the joint industry/Government taskforce which, in 1997-1998 drew up the orignal Code of Conduct.
Michael remains a member of the Professional Standards Committee of the MARA, which has the responsibility of advising the MARA Board in relation to complaints against agents.
Clients who believe they have not been treated properly by an agent can make a complaint to the MARA.
Thornton Immigration takes the provisions of the Code of Conduct, and other legislation affecting agents, very seriously. We regard our obligations to our clients under the Code as the cornerstone of our professional success. The Representation Agreement used by the firm incorporates all of the client obligations imposed by the Code of Conduct.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many agents operating outside Australia are not Registered Migration Agents and are therefore not governed by the Code of Conduct. Clients may consequently have very little recourse against them in the case of dissatisfaction. Always ask your agent to provide proof of current registration.
Migration Occupations in Demand List
The Migration Occupations in Demand List changes from time to time in accordance with the needs of the Australian labour market. Satisfying skilled migration criteria is easier if you have an occupation on this list. You should also find it easier to obtain employment.
Our Representation Agreement:
The Representation Agreement is designed to spell out clearly what we have each mutually agreed to do. The agreement stipulates what our services will be, what the fee will be and, where an hourly fee is agreed, how long we expect to take to do the work. We want to be up front with you on the question of fees and do not want you to receive any unpleasant surprises down the track.
We have designed our agreement to encompass our obligations under the Code of Conduct as well as those assurances and undertakings that we consider are fair to our clients.
Please do not hesitate to discuss any concerns you may have about the agreement. We are always ready to consider variations of the agreement to meet your special needs.
Choice of Fixed Fee or Hourly Rate:
Clients can choose between full service based on an agreed fixed fee and an on demand service based on an hourly rate for whatever service or services are required.
Certainty:
The advantage of the fixed fee is that it provides certainty. The fee will remain the same no matter what complications arise. The hourly rate has advantages for those who wish to do all or most of the work themselves but who want expert assistance at critical points along the way.
Written Agreement:
At the beginning of our engagement with you we will seek agreement with you on the fees to be charged for the services to be provided and will offer you a written agreement as confirmation of the agreed terms.
Free assessment:
Unless advised to the contrary, our initial assessment of your case will be provided free of charge. An initial assessment may take place by exchange of email messages, by telephone and, in some cases, by a face to face meeting with you. We will always advise you in advance before any fee is incurred.
Second Opinions:
You may have already obtained the advice of another agent. We will provide a second opinion where you may wish to have confirmation that the advice you have received is correct and appropriate for your circumstances. A fee will be charged for this service but you will be quoted the fee in advance.
Code of Conduct
Migration Agents operating in Australia are governed by a strict code of conduct. This code covers an agent's conduct in relation to clients, the Government, and other agents. Agents who do not observe the code risk incuring serious sanctions including suspension and cancellation.
Michael Thornton was an inaugural member of the Migration Agents Registration Authority and was part of the joint industry/Government taskforce which, in 1997-1998 drew up the original Code of Conduct.
Michael remains a member of the Professional Standards Committee of the MARA, which has the responsibility of advising the MARA Board in relation to complaints against agents.
Clients who believe they have not been treated properly by an agent can make a complaint to the MARA.
Thornton Immigration takes the provisions of the Code of Conduct, and other legislation affecting agents, very seriously. We regard our obligations to our clients under the Code as the cornerstone of our professional success. The Representation Agreement used by the firm incorporates all of the client obligations imposed by the Code of Conduct.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many agents operating outside Australia are not Registered Migration Agents and are therefore not governed by the Code of Conduct. Clients may consequently have very little recourse against them in the case of dissatisfaction. Always ask your agent to provide proof of current registration.
Australia.....
Often described as a nation of immigrants, new settlers first began arriving more than 40,000 years ago! Australia's future depends on the quality of its people and their ability to contribute to its long term welfare.
Official immigration policy is therefore aimed at addressing the country's needs for talents of many kinds.
The immigration program does not discriminate on the grounds of race, nationality, religion or political belief. However, it does favour the young, and especially those with high level occupational skills and good English language ability.
We would be happy to answer any questions you might have about life in Australia
Australian Citizenship and Long Term Residency
Once you have been granted your permanent visa it is important that you ensure that you do not lose it. Permanent visas can be cancelled, they can expire or a new visa can replace the older one. It is important that you protect and maintain your status.
Resident Return Visas While you have the right to remain in Australia on a permanent visa, if you spend too much time out of Australia it is not an automatic entitlement to renew your permanent visa.
Australian Citizenship For those who migrated to Australia as permanent residents and made it their permanent home prior to 1 July 2007, citizenship can be obtained after two years. A residency requirement applies and applicants must prove they have lived as a permanent resident in Australia for at least 2 of the last 5 years as well as 1 of the last 2 years. The residency requirements can be set aside in limited circumstances.
For those who became permanent residents after 1 July 2007 a longer period of residence is required. However, periods of residence as a temporary resident can now be counted.
Changes made to the Australian Citizenship Act that took effect on 1 July 2007 make it much easier for children of former Australian citizens to become citizens.
Since 1949, when the first Australian citizenship laws were introduced, there have been many changes and different rules may apply to different people depending on when they were born or when they began to reside in Australia.
Thornton Immigration lawyers are able to assist you with your application for citizenship.
Thornton Immigration offers these free services
We will provide a free preliminary assessment of:
* Your likely success as a skilled migrant; or,
* If you are in business, the likelihood of making a successful application for one of the available business visas.
To take advantage of this offer just fill in and submit the appropriate form on our website:
Skill Assessment Form
Business Assessment Form
In giving these assessments we rely completely on the accuracy and integrity of the information you provide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What can you do for me that I can't do myself?
Answer: Applications can be prepared and lodged by applicants in person. As with any area of law however if you are to avoid costly mistakes and delays it pays to have a good understanding of the legal criteria applicable. Little or no assistance is available from the busy staff of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the information available on the Department's website can be difficult to understand. Furthermore there are threshold requirements for many visa applications that are not always apparent and errors are frequently not capable of rectification. For these reasons applicants are strongly advised to obtain professional assistance before lodging an application with the Department.
Question: Is there any advantage using a Migration Agent to assist me with my application?
Answer: Definitely. A competent and experienced Migration Agent can help you decide the correct visa category to use and to avoid time consuming and costly errors. With more than 140 available visas it is easy to make a mistake. Moreover, providing incorrect supporting documentation can add significantly to processing times.
Question: If I use your services will my visa application be processed more quickly?
Answer: Despite the claims made by some migration agents, Australian Immigration authorities do not, as a matter of policy, process Agent prepared applications more expeditiously than other applications. However, our experience shows that well prepared applications are processed significantly more quickly than poorly prepared applications. Our commitment is to ensure that you lodge a well prepared and well documented application and thus minimise your waiting time.
Question: How do I know I am not paying too much for your services?
Answer: There is no Government prescribed fee schedule for migration agents. Agents are required by law to charge a 'reasonable' fee for their services. By comparing our fees with those of other agents you will find that our fees are mid range. Given that we are trained and experienced lawyers as well as being registered migration agents, AND that we are accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as Immigration Law Specialists our fees are reasonable. Email us for a quote.
Question: How do I know you are competent and trustworthy?
Answer: Our competence and trustworthiness are demonstrated by our high standing in both the Legal Profession and the Migration Agent Profession. Michael Thornton has served on the Board of the Migration Institute of Australia and on the Migration Agents Registration Authority. He is a Fellow of the MIA and is frequently called upon to play a leadership role in the profession. Michael has also served on the Council of the Law Institute of Victoria.
Our firm has successfully handled thousands of visa applications over a period of almost 20 years. We also place great emphasis on continuing education for ourselves and our staff so that we keep up to date with ever changing migration laws and procedures. You can check our credentials by reading our resumes and by visiting the MARA website.
Question: Can you handle my case even though I am not in Australia at present?
Answer: Yes. Many of our clients live in other countries and we communicate by phone, email and fax very effectively. It does not mater where you are located in the world.
Question: Is it better for me to use a migration agent in my own country or an Australian based agent?
Answer: It is better to use an Australian based registered migration agent who is also a member of the Migration Institute of Australia. Preferably you should choose one who is also a registered lawyer and a specialist immigration practitioner. You can check our lawyer registration on the Law Institute's website. The reason for this is that lawyers are subject to additional controls and educational requirements and must be covered by professional indemnity insurance for their clients' protection.
Question: Do you provide an initial free assessment?
Answer: Yes, just complete our assessment form or email us your CV or Resume.
Question: I'm an Australian and want to marry my fiancee overseas and then sponsor my spouse for permanent residence in Australia. Should I plan to marry overseas or in Australia?
Answer: Applicants who have been married for only a short period of time often have trouble satisfying the Immigration Department that their marriage is genuine and ongoing. This is particularly true if, having been married in the applicant's home country, the sponsor then returns to Australia after only a week or two to resume employment, leaving the applicant in his or her own country to await visa processing.
In this situation it is difficult, bordering on impossible, to prove a genuine and ongoing relationship as a married couple. It is usually better to apply for a Prospective Marriage visa so that an applicant's fiancee can travel to Australia to be married. In this case it is only necessary to show that there is a genuine intention to marry and then to live together as spouses thereafter. This test is much easier to meet.
Question: How do I know if my occupational skills will be acceptable in Australia?
Answer: If you are intending to apply in the skilled visa categories you should first check the Skilled Occupations List to ensure that your occupation is on the list. If you need the ASCO definition for your occupation, visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics website and do a search on the ASCO number. If you still have a question on this email us.
Do I need assistance? Migration law may look easy, but in reality it comprises a wide range of legislative architecture, including the Migration Act and Regulations, the Government Gazette, Ministerial Directions, and several policy documents, such as Procedures Advice Manual and Migration Series Instructions. Our task is to remain up to date with the ever changing requirements and to bring this into consideration when advising you of your visa options.
Memberships and accreditations:
Law Institute of Victoria
Migration Institute of Australia
American Bar Association
Visalaw International Members
Our membership of Visalaw International enables Thornton Immigration to provide clients with access to expert and reliable immigration and visa services throughout the world............
* Argentina - Vitale , Manoff & Feilbogen
* Australia - Thornton Immigration Lawyers
* Belgium - Verhaegen Walravens
* Brazil - Emdoc MRS Specialized Services
* Canada - Karas & Associates
* China - Lehman, Lee & Xu
* Germany - Mutze Korsch Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
* Hong Kong - Lehman, Lee & Xu
* Italy - Studio Legale Monaco e Associati
* Japan - ILS Shimoda Office
* Macau - Lehman, Lee & Xu
* Mexico -Enrique Arellano Rincon Abogados, S.C
* Mongolia - Lehman, Lee & Xu
* Netherlands - Everaert Advocaten Immigration Lawyers
* Philippines - JGLaw
* South Africa - Eisenberg & Associates
* Spain - Bojorge & Associates
* Switzerland - Buergi Naegeli Rechtsanwaelte
* United Kingdom - Gross & Co
* USA - Siskind Susser, P.C.
Do you have questions about:
* Obtaining an Australian visa?
* Australian government immigration policy and regulations?
* Do you qualify for an Australian visa?
How Thornton Immigration can help you...
Contact us to answer your questions. We will:
* Talk to you in plain language - not legal jargon
* Give you honest up front assessment of your options so you know where you stand
* Guide you through the process so you know what is likely to happen, when and why
* Help you make informed decisions in a timely and cost effective way
If you want information about your potential success for an Australian visa application, please complete our visa assessment forms on line. This is a no cost and no obligation service. We will respond to your visa assessment form in three days.
You can also send us an email message.
Members of:
Thornton Immigration professional staff are Registered Members of:
* Migration Institute of Australia
* Law Institute of Victoria
* Law Council of Australia
More information:
Is available on the Thornton Immigration website
http://www.thorntonimmigration.com.au
See our link on the following pages:
Migrating to Australia(Logo Link)
Moving to Melbourne(Logo Link)
Planning to Move (Logo Link)
Australia Expatriates (Text Link)
International Students (Text Link)
Finding Information (Text Link)
Links on this Thornton Immigration Profile page
http://www.thorntonimmigration.com.au
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