Immigration Lawyers for Western Australia

We are dedicated Immigration lawyers based in Melbourne, Australia, serving clients throughout Western Australia. Through digital consultations and a streamlined online process, we provide expert advice in all areas of Immigration Law—no matter where you are located. Our expertise includes all areas of Immigration law, allowing us to find the best immigration solutions for our clients.
We’ve successfully assisted many clients across Western Australia, including Perth, ensuring professional and reliable legal guidance every step of the way with no in-person visits required. 

Why MJ Legal is your trusted partner to handle your migration needs

  • Fully Digital Service – From consultations to document submissions, every step can be completed via email, phone, and Zoom.
  • Flexible Scheduling – We accommodate Western Australia time zones for calls and consultations, ensuring a seamless experience wherever you are.
  • Experts in WA – Familiar with Western Australia’s skilled migration program and state nomination requirements.
  • Dedicated Client Portal – A secure online system where you can upload documents, track progress, and communicate with us.
  • Prompt Communication – Urgent or time-sensitive matters are prioritized to minimize any delays in your visa application process.

Visa grants

Here are some of our visa grants

Skilled Nominated (SC 190) visa

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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (SC 491) visa

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Partner (SC 820) (Onshore) visa

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Skills in Demand(SC 482) visa

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Let us help you with your visa application

We will give you strategic advice on navigating your immigration status and settling in Western Australia

Why choose us?

There are various reasons why our services stand out for higher standard

Comprehensive Consultations

  • No Time Constraints
  • Personalised Legal Advice
  • Clear Next Steps 

Dedicated Support

  • Regular Updates
  • Prompt Response for your queries
  • One-to-One Contact

Proven Recognition

  • 5+ Years of Experience
  • Professional Accreditations
  • Award Nominations

Always Up to Date

  • Constant Monitoring of Australian immigration laws
  • Peace of Mind of You never having to worry

Our Immigration Law Services

We offer a variety of serrvices for your immigration issues

Skilled Migration
  • SC 189 Skill Independent Visa
  • SC 190 Skilled Nominated Visa
  • SC 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
Employer Sponsored Visa
  • SC 482 Skills in Demand Visa
  • SC 186 Employer Permanent Resident Visa
  • SC 408 Temporary Activity Visa
  • SC 407 Training Visa 
Partner Visa
  • SC 820 and SC 801 Onshore Partner Visa
  • SC 309 and SC 100 Offshore Partner Visa
  • SC 300 Prospective Marriage Visa 
Administrative Review Tribunal
  • Submissions for paper based review process
  • Representation and advocacy
Student Visa
  • Course selection and enrolment to approved courses
  • Professional year course enrolment
  • Student Visa Applications for onshore clients
Temporary Graduate Visa
  • Post study work visa applications (SC 485)
  • Graduate Stream visa applications
  • Replacement Stream visa applications 
Parent Visa
  • SC 870 Sponsored Parent Temporary Visa
  • SC 143 and SC 173 Contributory Parent Visa
  • SC 804 Aged Parent Visa
  • SC 864 and SC 884 Contributory Aged Parent Visa 
Citizenship Applications
  • Citizenship by descent applications
  • Citizenship by conferral applications 

LLB (Monash University, Australia)
Member (Law institute of Victoria)
Member (Migration Institute of Australia)

Keith James

Keith is a graduate of Monash Law School. He moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2014 and has a passion for working with migrants, who aspire to call Australia their dream home. Being a migrant himself, he has a tremendous capacity to empathise with the problems his clients face and focuses on providing them with outcomes that leads to Permanent Residency in the shortest possible time.

Keith practices in all aspects of Migration law, with a particular focus on Skilled Migration and Family visas. He stays abreast on the latest updates in state nomination criteria and has a wide range of options available to assist his clients navigate their migration aspirations.

Further, Keith provides commercially savvy advise to potential employers who seek to employ migrant employees to fill critical labour shortages. Employers frequently seek Keith to assist in developing policies and best practice guides on attracting, employing and retaining highly skilled migrants.

The ability to anticipate clients’ migration and commercial needs is what makes Keith an asset to any prospective migrant. He is dynamic and provides flexible solutions that deliver client-focused outcomes.

We care about you!

There are many programs and pathways that lead to Permanent residency, which constantly change based on the government requirements.

Regardless of your status as a student, skilled worker, partner or parent of an Australian resident, our expert knowledge on the Australian immigration law will help you in selecting the most appropriate pathway to realize your migration dream.

Years of Experience

We are well versed on every aspect of immigration law, including state-specific Western Australian immigration law, with years of experience.

Personalized Service

We offer personalized, tailor made instructions to suit your situation 

Fixed Fees

We offer fixed fee services with no hidden costs 

High Visa Success Rates

Our expert team has a high rate of successful visa grants

How does our process work?

We will guide you strategically in making your visa application

Step 1

Book in a consultation with our Immigration Lawyer.

Step 2

Provide us the documentation to initiate your visa process.

Step 3

Making your visa application.

Step 4

Your visa is granted!

Get in touch with an Immigration lawyer today!

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Client Reviews

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Mathekshi Rathnayaka

Mathekshi Rathnayaka

Highly Recommended – Beyond Grateful to Mr. Keith and His Amazing Team! I honestly don’t even know where to start or how to thank Mr. Keith and his amazing team for what they’ve done for us. I first met Mr. Keith on the 1st of August. At that time, my husband had already had three visa refusals, and after everything we had been through, we had completely lost hope. It had been such a stressful and heartbreaking journey, and I was honestly at the point of giving up and moving back to Sri Lanka. During our first meeting, Mr. Keith advised us to wait around a year before applying again. But then, following a sudden government announcement, his team contacted me and suggested that we go ahead with the application. I was honestly so scared because applying again after three refusals was a huge risk, and I didn’t know if I could handle another refusal. But we decided to trust Mr. Keith and his team and give it one last try. And I still can’t believe how quickly everything happened! Within just one week, they had prepared everything and lodged my husband’s Student Subsequent Entrant visa application. Even though everything happened in such a rush, when they sent me the documents to check and sign, I was genuinely so impressed. Everything was so well prepared, and I could see how much effort they had put into our case. That’s when I finally started to feel a little hope again. And after just 1 month and 15 days, MY HUSBAND’S VISA WAS GRANTED!! I honestly still can’t believe it. After three refusals, rivers of tears, and all those times we thought this would never happen, we finally got the news we had been waiting for. Mr. Keith, I really don’t have enough words to thank you and your team. Thank you for taking on our case, for all the hard work, and for giving us hope when we had almost none left. I would 100% recommend Mr. Keith and his team to anyone struggling with a visa application, especially those who have had previous refusals. I know how hopeless it can feel because we’ve been through it ourselves. I’ll forever be grateful to you and your team. Thank you so, so much for everything! ❤️

in the last week

Lucky S

Lucky S

Thanks heaps to Thamasha & Keith for prompt help. I highly recommend M J Legal professional services. M J legal are interstate to me, I found them on facebook, sensed they are “honest, transparent, customer service focused, pricing their services reasonable & experts in immigration law” and liaised with them on WhatsApp messaging and engaged them straight away, I didn’t even meet them in person. You don’t need a second thought, JUST go ahead with engaging them for your immigration matters.

in the last week

Daneesha Fonseka

Daneesha Fonseka

I had a great experience with Lavanya and Keith throughout the property purchasing process. They were professional, responsive, knowledgeable and thorough, keeping me informed at every stage and making what can be a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward. They were always happy to answer my questions, explain the details clearly and ensure everything was handled efficiently and with care. I really appreciated their attention to detail, reliability and commitment to making the entire process as seamless as possible. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional conveyancer. Thank you for all your help and support!

3 weeks ago

kavindu amugoda

kavindu amugoda

I’m really grateful to Keith and the whole MJ Legal team for all the help and support throughout the process. Keith was always very helpful, professional and easy to talk to. Whenever I had questions or was stressed about something, he explained everything clearly and always made me feel supported. The whole team was really good with communication and handled everything very professionally. I’m really happy with the outcome and I truly appreciate all the work they did for me. I would definitely recommend MJ Legal to anyone who needs immigration help. Thank you so much Keith and the team for everything. I really appreciate it.

4 weeks ago

Neth Udakara

Neth Udakara

I’m so happy to have received my visa! A big thank you to MJ Legal for their support throughout the process. Special thanks to Amasha for being so helpful, and supportive every step of the way. She and team made the whole process much easier and stress-free. Really appreciate all your help and highly recommend MJ Legal!

4 weeks ago

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