At TQT Lawyers, Australian immigration remains our core specialty. With over 25 years of cross-border legal experience and more than 8 years as a registered migration agent, Thang brings deep expertise to every immigration matter. We guide clients through every stage—from visa strategy and application to appeals and judicial review.

Our experience spans a wide range of immigration matters, including:

• Business & Investment visas: subclass 188, 888, and the former 132 (while new applications under these subclasses closed in 2024, our experience is now focused on corresponding New Zealand investor pathways under the Active Investor Plus scheme).
• Work visas, including temporary categories such as subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) and 407 (Training), as well as permanent employer‑sponsored visas including subclass 186.
• Skilled visas, such as subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) and 190 (Skilled Nominated).
• Regional and Labour‑agreement streams, including subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) under DAMA, subclass 494 Provisional, and DAMA‑stream subclass 482 and 186 visa pathways—offering regional flexibility, concessions, and permanent residency pathways via subclass 191.
• Partner & family visas, including spouse, parent and child dependent categories.
• Other temporary visas, such as visitor, student and bridging visas.
• Australian Citizenship applications, guiding eligible permanent residents through application, testing, and ceremony.
• Review pathways, including merits review via the AAT and judicial review in the Federal or High Courts.

Thanks to this depth and scope, we deliver strategic advice aligned with your objectives—whether you’re seeking investment, skilled work, family reunification or residency. At TQT Lawyers, we emphasise ethical strategy, clarity and genuine care for each client.

We provide comprehensive assistance with New Zealand immigration, covering temporary visas, residence pathways and citizenship applications. As a Licensed New Zealand Immigration Adviser, Thang offers professional and ethical guidance through a system that can be both complex and highly regulated.

Our services include support for work, student, visitor and family visas, as well as residence categories and citizenship applications. We also advise investors and business migrants seeking long-term opportunities in New Zealand, with particular experience in the evolving investment pathways such as the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa, which requires careful planning and compliance.

With years of cross-border practice, Thang brings a unique perspective for clients balancing ties to both Australia and New Zealand. At TQT Lawyers, every application is prepared with clarity, strategy and personal attention, helping you and your family build a secure future in New Zealand.

If your visa has been refused or cancelled, you may be able to ask the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART, formerly AAT) to look at your case again. This is called a merits review, where a fresh decision-maker considers all the facts and circumstances to decide what the correct or preferable outcome should be.

TQT Lawyers works closely with you to put forward the strongest possible case—gathering evidence, preparing submissions and supporting you throughout the process. With over eight years of experience in migration reviews, Thang is committed to helping clients pursue the best possible outcome in each matter.

In addition, some clients may be eligible to request Ministerial Intervention (MI). This is a separate process where the Minister has the personal discretion to make a more favourable decision in the public interest. While it is only available in limited circumstances, we provide clear, practical guidance if this pathway may be relevant to your situation.

When the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) cannot resolve a matter, or when it is not the preferred option, some clients may challenge the decision in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA) or, in rare cases, directly in the High Court. Judicial review does not revisit the facts of a case but examines whether the decision-maker acted lawfully. The Court may set aside a decision and substitute a more favourable outcome if an error of law is established in the decision of the Department or the ART.

At TQT Lawyers, we work in close collaboration with experienced barristers so that each case is presented with strong legal arguments and managed with care at every stage.

We provide assistance across a range of family law matters, including divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements and financial agreements. These issues are often deeply personal and require both compassion and clear legal advice. At TQT Lawyers, we approach family law with sensitivity and professionalism, aiming to resolve disputes fairly and efficiently while protecting the best interests of you and your family. Our boutique practice ensures your matter is managed with care and clear communication at every stage.

We provide clear advice and practical assistance in estate planning, probate and estate administration. Our services include preparing wills and enduring powers of attorney, guiding executors through probate, and assisting families with the orderly distribution of assets. These matters are significant for securing your wishes and protecting your loved ones, and require careful preparation as well as sensitivity. At TQT Lawyers, we approach wills and estate matters with professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring your affairs are managed with clarity and respect for your intentions.