Benefits Of Working With Nevett Ford Lawyers
- We can provide strategic advice to help you obtain the visa you want.
- Where appropriate we prepare a detailed submission for your case to make sure that your case officer or tribunal member understands your case clearly and make it easy for you to get a positive outcome faster.
- We advise you of the documents and other evidence needed to support your migration matter, and then we assist you in preparing everything for submission to the appropriate authority.
- We identify any risks in your case, and let you know how to minimise those risks.
- Each case is different.Therefore, we suggest that you schedule an initial consultation so that you learn more about us, and we can find out whether we can assist you in getting a positive outcome.
David Stratton
Position: Managing Director
Practice Area: Immigration Law
Education and Qualifications: B.Ec, LLB, Monash University
Accredited Specialist, Immigration Law
Professional Memberships: Member of Law Institute of Victoria, Migration Institute of Australia, Former Chairman of the LIV Migration Law Committee and Migration Specialisation Committees.
MARN: 9358007
David is an Accredited Immigration Law Specialist, an Associate Fellow of the Migration Institute of Australia and a registered Migration Agent.
David provides advice to corporate clients and individual private clients on all matters related to Australian immigration law, as well as visa appeals for the AAT and the Federal Court.
For many years David has been an active member of various committees of the Law Institute of Victoria and has been instrumental in preparation and presentation of submissions to the Commonwealth Government on immigration law and policy.
David Stratton
Position: Managing Director
Practice Area: Immigration Law
Ryan Curtis-Griffiths
Position: Director
Practice Area:Immigration Law
Education and Qualifications: LLB Bachelor of Laws, Deakin University, BA Bachelor of Arts (History), Deakin University, MA Master of Arts (International Relations), Deakin University
Professional Memberships:Law Institute of Victoria, Migration Institute of Australia, Migration Agents Registration Authority.
MARN: 0741735
Ryan has expertise in all areas of Australian migration law and policy and advises Australian and international corporations sponsoring skilled personnel to Australia. This includes providing strategic advice to businesses regarding the complex compliance environment associated with sponsoring overseas workers in Australia.
Ryan also acts for individuals in relation to all types of Australian visa applications and in relation to migration law appeal cases in the Federal Courts, Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and Ministerial Intervention cases.
Ryan's areas of practice include:
- 1. Temporary Residence and Permanent Residence Employer sponsored visas, including On-hire Labour Agreements & Enterprise Migration Agreements
- 2. Global Mobility services
- 3. Judicial Review & Appeals (Federal Courts and at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT))
- 4. Family visas (partner, parent, child and adoption visas)
- 5. General Skilled Migration visas
- 6. Entertainment, Distinguished Talent, Medical Treatment and Sport visas
- 7. Visa Cancellations
- 8. Ministerial Submissions
- 9. Australian Citizenship.
In addition to his Bachelor of Laws degree, Ryan has also completed a Bachelor of Arts degree (majoring in History) and a Masters degree in International Relations majoring in Human Rights and International Law and Conflict & Security.
Ryan Curtis-Griffiths
Position:Director
Practice Area: Migration Law
Ryan Curtis-Griffiths
Position:Director
Practice Area: Immigration Law
HELEN ZHENG
Position: Special Counsel
Practice Area: Immigration Law
Education & Qualifications: B. Eng, M. Eng , Xi'an Jiaotong University, China, LLB, Monash University, Australia,
Area of Expertise: Immigration, Foreign Investment in Australia
Professional Memberships: Law Institute of Victoria, Law Council of Australia, Australia China Business Council
MARN: 0003327
She has significant skills and experience in business skilled migration visas, employer sponsored temporary and permanent visas, general skilled migration visas, family migration visas, student visas and citizenship.
Helen has also advised and represented a large number of clients to successfully appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), Federal Circuit Courts, Federal Court and to seek Ministerial intervention.
As a fluent speaker of Chinese Mandarin, Helen often advises and represents clients from China and other Asian countries and regions.
Helen Zheng
Position:Special Counsel
Practice Area: Migration Law
MELISSA VINCENTY
Position:Senior Lawyer
Practice Area: US Immigration Law
Education and Qualifications: Juris Doctorate and Pacific Asian Legal Studies Certificate, William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Bachelors of Arts, International Service and Development and Chinese Studies, World College West
Professional Memberships:Australian Registered Foreign Lawyer, Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Former Secretary Hawaii Chapter, AILA Bangkok District Chapter Treasurer &,Executive Committee (Current), Former Chair of Membership and USCIS Liaison Committees, American Chamber of Commerce, American Bar Association (ABA), National Lawyers Guild.
MARN: 1569311
Melissa is a senior member of the Immigration Law Practice Group and head of the U.S. Immigration Practice Group for the firm.
Melissa provides specialist US immigration advice and visa assistance to our corporate clients and individual private clients in all aspects of US Immigration Law.
In addition, Melissa has extensive experience advising entrepreneurs and start-up companies with a special focus on the IT, manufacturing, engineering and educational industries.
Prior to joining Nevett Ford, Melissa was a senior associate in a leading global immigration law firm in Sydney and prior to that was owner of a private immigration law firm in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Melissa is fluent in English, German and Mandarin.
Melissa Vincenty
Position:Senior Lawyer
Practice Area: US Immigration Law
MICHELLE ZHOU
Position:Senior Migration Agent
Practice Area:Immigration Law
Education and Qualifications: Graduate Diploma in Immigration Law BA.
Professional Memberships:MARA and MIA.
MARN: 1279138
Michelle has expertise in providing a wide range of Australian immigration law and policy advice to our corporate clients and individual private clients, particularly all temporary and skilled work visas and partner visas.
Michelle is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Michelle Zhou
Position:Senior Migration Agent
Practice Area: Immigration Law
ELLA JIA
Position:Lawyer
Practice Area:Immigration Law
Education and Qualifications: LLB (Bachelor of Laws), University of Sheffield. Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Queensland University of Technology.
Languages: Native Mandarin
Professional Memberships:MARA and MIA.
MARN: 1463452
Ella is a member of our Immigration Law Practice Group and provides immigration assistance to corporate clients and individual private clients on all matters related to Australian immigration law, with a focus on employer sponsored visas.
Prior to practising in immigration law, Ella also worked in corporate law in both China and Australia. She loves challenges and strives to provide tailored, thorough, strategic and creative solution that matches the needs and goals of the clients.
Ella Jia
Position:Senior Migration Agent
Practice Area: Immigration Law
BONITA WONG
Position:Lawyer
Practice Area:Immigration Law
Education and Qualifications:LLB (Bachelor of Laws), University of Queensland
Languages: Native proficiency in spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin; written English and Traditional/Simplified Chinese
MARN: 1792821
Bonita is a member of our Immigration Law Practice Group and provides advice to corporate clients and individual private clients on all matters related to Australian immigration law, including reviews at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and Federal Courts.
Prior to specialising in immigration law, Bonita also worked in various areas of law including commercial, property and finance law. She strives to constantly expand her skills and deepen her expertise, and is committed to providing the best solutions to her clients.
Bonita Wong
Position:Lawyer
Practice Area: Immigration Law
MIRA YANNICOS
Position:Special Counsel
Practice Area:Immigration Law
Education and Qualifications:Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws, University of Melbourne, Accredited Specialist, Immigration Law
Area of Expertise: Immigration, Global Mobility
Professional Memberships:Law Institute of Victoria.
MARN: 0532134
As an Accredited Immigration Law Specialist and registered migration agent in Australia, Mira has over 20 years’ of in depth knowledge in all aspects of immigration law ranging from corporate immigration to acting for individuals across all visa categories to judicial and merits review of administrative decisions for the Department of Immigration.
During the last 10 years in the global mobility industry and in Mira’s role as a senior manager with operational and strategic responsibilities with a focus on Asia Pacific and Middle East, she focused on global immigration and compliance across developed and emerging jurisdictions.
Mira is passionate about this field and strives to provide proactive, innovative, seamless and value add solutions to organisations and individuals in this ever-changing and increasingly complex world of mobility where evolving legislation and new practices make this area an ongoing challenge for all involved.
Emira Yannicos
Position:Special Counsel
Practice Area: Immigration Law
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Registered Migration Agents and Lawyers
David Stratton: MARN 9358007 (Accredited Immigration Law Specialist)
Ryan Curtis-Griffiths: MARN 0741735
Helen Zheng: MARN 0003327
Mira Yannicos: MARN 0532134 (Accredited Immigration law Specialist)
Lauren Slack: MARN 0957855
Michelle Zhou: MARN 1279138
Bonita Wong: MARN 1792821
Ella Jia: MARN 1463452
Melissa Vincenty: MARN 1569311 (a US Immigration Attorney as well)
