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Your Trusted Partner for Immigration Legal Services in Melbourne
Ethos Migration is a specialist immigration law firm dedicated to delivering expert Australian immigration law outcomes. With a team of highly experienced legal professionals, including a Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, we provide tailored advice and representation to individuals, families, and businesses navigating Australia's complex immigration system. Our practice spans corporate employer-sponsored migration, visa applications, appeals, and complex health and character matters.We pride ourselves on ethical, transparent service and a technology-driven approach that streamlines processes for clients. Recognised for our award-winning expertise, we combine deep legal knowledge with proactive support to ensure stress-free migration pathways. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in hundreds of positive client reviews and a track record of successful outcomes in both routine and high-complexity cases.
Services
Corporate Immigration
Partner Visas
Visa Refusals
Skilled Migration
Citizenship Applications
Judicial Review
Schedule 3 Waivers
Employer Sponsorship
Student Visas
Family Migration
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in Australian immigration law
- Our team includes a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law
- We provide proactive immigration support with technology-driven solutions
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Our firm has a 98% success rate in complex visa appeal cases
Associations and certifications
- Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Successful complex case outcomes
Responsive communication
Transparent pricing
Expert legal representation
Services
Corporate Immigration
We specialise in corporate immigration solutions for businesses seeking to sponsor skilled overseas workers. Our services include employer sponsorship applications, compliance advice, and workforce strategy development. We assist with Standard Business Sponsorship, Accredited Sponsorship, and Labour Agreements while ensuring full compliance with Australian immigration regulations. Our team helps businesses access global talent while maintaining ongoing sponsorship obligations.
Partner Visas
Our partner visa services assist Australian citizens and permanent residents in sponsoring their partners for migration. We handle onshore and offshore applications, including complex cases involving Schedule 3 waivers. We provide comprehensive guidance through the 820/801 and 309/100 visa pathways while addressing relationship evidence requirements and potential complications arising from visa history or immigration status.
Visa Refusals
We represent clients in visa refusal cases before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and federal courts. Our services include merits review applications, judicial review proceedings, and ministerial intervention requests. We specialise in complex refusals under sections 501 (character grounds) and 116 (sponsorship cancellation) while developing strategic approaches to overcome refusal reasons through evidence presentation and legal argumentation.
Skilled Migration
Our skilled migration services cover temporary and permanent work visa options including Skills in Demand (SID) visas, Employer Nominated Scheme, and Skilled Regional visas. We assist with skills assessment coordination, nomination applications, and visa lodgement while ensuring compliance with occupation lists and regional sponsorship requirements. We also advise on pathways to permanent residency through skilled migration programs.
Citizenship Applications
We provide comprehensive citizenship application services for eligible permanent residents. Our assistance covers application preparation, document verification, and interview preparation. We advise on eligibility requirements including residence periods, good character assessments, and English language proficiency while addressing complex cases involving prior refusals or special circumstances.
People
Peter Michalopoulos
Director
With over 15 years' experience in immigration law, Peter specialises in complex visa matters and corporate immigration strategies. He focuses on employer sponsorship compliance and high-stakes tribunal representations.
Nicholas Colautti
Associate
Nicholas handles partner visas and family migration cases, known for his empathetic approach to sensitive matters. He has successfully represented numerous clients in Schedule 3 waiver applications.
Michelle Kallmyr
Lawyer
Michelle specialises in visa refusals and appeals, particularly in 501 character ground cases. She has a strong track record in judicial review proceedings before the Federal Circuit Court.
Zefy Souvlakis
Partner
Zefy leads our corporate immigration practice, advising major Australian businesses on sponsorship frameworks. She has extensive experience in large-scale workforce migration strategies and compliance audits.
Maria Tseprailidis
Partner
Maria focuses on skilled migration pathways and regional sponsorship programs. She regularly advises state governments on nomination criteria and has contributed to immigration policy discussions.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialise in?
We specialise in corporate immigration, partner visas, skilled migration, visa refusals/appeals, citizenship applications, and complex immigration cases including Schedule 3 waivers and judicial reviews.
Do you handle both individual and business immigration cases?
Yes, we represent both individuals and businesses. Our services cover personal migration pathways and comprehensive corporate sponsorship solutions for employers of all sizes.
What makes your firm different from other migration agents?
We're a dedicated law firm with a specialist accreditation in immigration law. Our legal team combines technical expertise with technology-driven service delivery and transparent pricing structures.
Can you help with urgent visa matters?
Yes, we prioritise urgent cases including visa cancellations and imminent departures. Our emergency services team provides rapid response for critical immigration issues requiring immediate attention.
How do you handle visa refusal cases?
We conduct comprehensive case analyses to identify refusal grounds, develop strategic appeal approaches, and represent clients in tribunal hearings or court proceedings with a focus on overturning adverse decisions.
What areas do you service across Australia?
While based in Melbourne, we provide immigration services nationwide through secure online consultations and document management systems, supporting clients in all Australian states and territories.
Reviews (6)
Glen Cowie
Dec 13, 2021
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Such a great experience with Ethos, Peter was fantastic with me and presented all possible options for a PR path for us. Not only that. Peter took the time to lay out contingency plans should one pathway not work out. A superb immigration lawyer and great firm, all so responsive with easy to understand fees and importantly no hidden costs to surprise you. Thank you Peter and team!
Jovita Dsouza
Dec 11, 2021
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My sponsor company and I decided to consult with Ethos Migration for my 482 visa and we could not be happier! Peter and Alle, both worked hard to make sure we had every single documentation ready to go and they never hesitated answering the many, many questions I had. The entire process went very smoothly, right from the initial consultation to the grant! I am more than happy to recommend them to my friends and will definitely consult them for any and all of my immigration applications!
Siri Holmgren
Nov 25, 2021
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Sonia and her team did a fantastic job and helped me get my permanent residency! Thorough and professional, Sonia always answered my questions promptly and ensured I had all the right documentation. The Visa process can be so stressful and disheartening, having a great lawyer to guide me through it all helpt me keep my positivity. Thank you so much Sonia and everyone at Ethos Migration Lawyers!
Roya Rad
Oct 26, 2021
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I cant recommend them more! Sonia from Ethos Lawyers helped my partner for PMV sub 300. When I did a bit of research, Ethos was the most reasonable price and they did a brilliant job. My lawyer Sonia was always responsive, answered all my questions and concerns professionally and helped us throughout the process with everything she could. We got our grant recently and honestly I cant thank her more!
Giannis Mile
Sep 22, 2021
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I highly recommend Ethos Migration Lawyers . It was a pleasant to meet Peter. He is a great professional and from the beginning he gain our trust . Me and my wife are really grateful for all the assistance and the great job he did with our visa . He always responded quickly and was able to cover 100% all of our questions by explaining to us clearly and fully . Thank you once again for you patience , your guidance and absolutely for your amazing work .
Stephen Hamacek
Sep 16, 2021
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I highly recommend Ethos Migration to help navigate these tricky times if you are separated from loved ones. The border closures left me and my partner separated for well over a year, and after our own failed attempts, Ethos and Zefy helped us to finally get a successful travel exemption, to allow us to be reunited. They provided outstanding guidance on the documentation we needed and they assessed it and advised us in a timely, diligent and no-nonsense way. They also showed great empathy and understanding for our circumstances. Thank you so much for the outstanding service.
