Migration

Migration decisions are life-shaping and business-critical. Whether relocating individuals, securing talent, supporting investment or enabling long-term settlement, Australian migration law sits at the intersection of personal ambition, commercial strategy and regulatory scrutiny. The consequences of poor advice can be severe — delays, refusals, compliance breaches and irreversible outcomes.

Hunt & Hunt’s Migration practice provides strategic, end-to-end advice on Australian migration law for individuals, families and businesses, with a strong focus on Asian clients and cross-border matters. We advise clients at every stage of the migration journey, from initial eligibility and pathway planning through to applications, compliance, review and long-term residency or citizenship outcomes.

Migration law is highly technical, constantly evolving and unforgiving of error. Our approach is deliberate and strategic. We focus not only on securing a visa, but on identifying the right pathway, managing risk and aligning migration outcomes with broader commercial, employment, investment and family objectives.

Leadership and Expertise

Hunt & Hunt’s Migration practice is led by Chong Quaik, who is widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading migration lawyers and an Accredited Specialist in Migration.

Chong has decades of experience advising on complex migration matters, including high-value business and investor migration, employer-sponsored visas, permanent residency pathways and difficult review and refusal cases. He is known for his deep technical knowledge, strategic insight and ability to navigate the most challenging aspects of Australia’s migration framework.

Clients and referrers value Chong’s judgment and candour. He is frequently engaged where stakes are high, timelines are tight or options appear limited, and where migration advice must integrate seamlessly with corporate, property, employment or family planning considerations.

Who We Assist

We advise:

business owners, investors and entrepreneurs
senior executives and skilled professionals
employers sponsoring overseas talent
families seeking permanent residency or citizenship
students and graduates planning long-term pathways
Asian nationals relocating to or investing in Australia
Australian businesses with overseas workforce needs

Our clients include individuals and families from mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and across South and South-East Asia, as well as Australian organisations operating internationally.

What We Do

We advise on all major aspects of Australian migration law, including:

business and investor migration
employer-sponsored visas
skilled migration pathways
permanent residency and citizenship
family and partner visas
student and graduate pathways
compliance and sponsorship obligations
visa refusals, cancellations and merits review
complex and discretionary applications

We regularly act in matters involving sensitive character issues, health requirements, time-critical business needs and multi-jurisdictional considerations.

Business and Employer Migration

Migration is often a core enabler of business growth. We advise employers on sponsoring overseas workers, managing compliance obligations and structuring workforce strategies that align with operational and commercial needs.

Our migration team works closely with our corporate and employment lawyers to ensure sponsorship arrangements are legally sound, commercially practical and compliant with both migration and workplace laws. This integrated approach is particularly valuable for businesses operating across borders or in regulated industries.

Refusals, Cancellations and Reviews

Where applications are refused or visas are cancelled, the consequences can be immediate and severe. We advise on strategy, prospects and review options, including merits review and Ministerial intervention where appropriate.

Our experience in high-stakes and technically complex matters allows us to identify viable pathways where others may see none, and to provide candid advice where options are genuinely limited.

How We Work

Strategy first. We identify the most appropriate pathway at the outset, rather than retrofitting solutions after problems arise.

Precision and compliance. Migration law tolerates little error. We approach applications with rigorous attention to detail and evidence.

Integrated advice. Migration rarely sits alone. We coordinate with corporate, employment, property and tax advisers to align outcomes.

Clear communication. We explain options, risks and timelines plainly, particularly for clients navigating Australian law for the first time.

Long-term focus. We advise with an eye to permanent residency, citizenship and future flexibility, not just short-term approvals.

Asia Advisory Integration

Migration is a core pillar of Hunt & Hunt’s broader Asia Advisory practice. Our migration lawyers work closely with colleagues advising on business establishment, trade, property and employment to support clients relocating people, capital and operations between Asia and Australia.

This integrated model ensures migration advice supports — rather than constrains — commercial and personal objectives.

Who We Act For

We act for:

individuals and families
business owners and investors
employers and corporate groups
education providers and intermediaries

Our clients operate across industries including property, construction, healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and professional services.