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Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers has been a well-known and reputable firm within the immigration profession. Our professional team at Parish Patience is your dedicated partner to processing your visa requirements and obtaining permanent residence or Australian citizenship. For all your visa needs, trust only one of the longest-running Australian law firms with a track record of excellence and outstanding client service.

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    Brief History

    • 1888
      Over 135+ years ago, Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers was founded and launched by Walter Parish.
    • 1937
      John Patience joined the firm, and for many years, Parish Patience operated as a leading commercial law firm in Sydney.
    • 1976
      David Bitel joined the firm and specialised in immigration law during the 1980s, following significant changes to Australia’s immigration landscape.
    • Present
      Fast forward today, Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers stands proud as one of the largest leading law firms, which specialises in immigration law in Australia.

    Meet Our Australian Immigration Consultants


    Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers has grown to become one of Australia’s largest immigration law practices to date, thanks to its former leader and accredited specialist in immigration law, the late Mr David Bitel and past and present passionate, quality-driven, law-abiding practice and client-focused immigration lawyers and registered migration agents.

    The Law Society of New South Wales acknowledged the late Mr David Bitel as an Honorary Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law. He served as a consultant author for the loose-leaf legal book “Australian Immigration Law” and was consistently listed in the 2008 to 2016 editions of “Best Lawyers in Australia,” recognising his invaluable contributions to the legal profession.

    Our immediate past Principal Lawyer, Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, Mr Michael Jones, was also included among the Best Lawyers in Australia from 2008 to 2022. In 2015, he was awarded Lawyer of the Year, Immigration Law – Sydney.

    Our professional team at Parish Patience is committed to building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with our clients. We offer trusted, personal, and practical advice at cost-effective rates best suited to each case. The entire staff at Parish Patience immigration Lawyers, from different cultural and language backgrounds, has the experience, expertise, and qualifications to provide high-quality services in immigration matters, from skilled visas and business opportunities to students, Administrative Review Tribunal and Federal Court matters.”

    What Sets Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers Apart?


    Parish Patience comprises a highly skilled team of immigration experts whose passion and dedication to client service through visa assistance is simply apparent in every case they handle.

    01 Personalised, Practical Advice

    Our elite lawyers listen to each client’s case with full attention, empathy, and understanding. Providing personalised and practical advice is how we ensure our clients get the best experience with us in helping them get through the hectic immigration process.

    02 Highly Experienced immigration lawyers and registered migration agents

    Our staff consists of experienced registered migration agents and immigration lawyers who have expertly handled thousands of visa applications and appeals. Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers is a Member of the Migration Institute of Australia and a Member of the Law Society of New South Wales.

    03 Long history of service

    Since 1888, Parish Patience has been a leading law firm that has grown into one of the best Australian providers of legal and immigration assistance for a wide range of services with client focus, from student visas, Partner Visa, Employment Sponsorship Visa, citizenship, refugee visas, appeals, ministerial interventions and court appeals and acquiring Australian permanent residency for qualified applicants.

    Our Core Values


    Shaping the way we work and approach every client’s unique case is a set of
    core values that we take to heart and mind.

    Client-First Approach

    For every client that comes to us, their best interests are our chief priority. We carefully study your individual case and come up with the best course of action to ensure your visa application will not only be successful, but also stress-free and processed at the soonest possible time.

    Integrity

    You can trust us to uphold the highest ethical standards, full compliance with regulations, and treat your case with complete confidentiality and accountability. As professionals of the legal field, our commitment to integrity and maintaining client trust is simply non-negotiable.

    Empathy

    Our migration consultants always strive to put themselves in your shoes to empathise with your case without any judgment. We practise active listening to make sure we fully understand your story and, as a result, be able to help acquire your visa and turn your anxieties into a big, wide smile.

    Transparency

    We’ll discuss all the necessary
    information and processes with you, including legal fees and other associated costs. We’ll also help you fully understand how the legal system works and strive to explain every complex legal term you need to know into practical advice that you can understand best.

    Trustworthiness

    We keep your confidence in us by establishing trust through combining our integrity, empathy, and transparency from initial consultation to the post-application process, which we’re confident will be in your favour.

    Success Stories of 410 Highly Rated Reviews


    Our customers are always happy to share their thoughts with us.
    Here is what some of them had said!

    Haroon Parvez

    The team at parish Patience Immigration Lawyers were incredibly helpful throughout the application process. Their assistance made our lives so much less stressful and their expertise cleared up any confusion we had. They remained engaged with us the whole time and quickly responded to any questions with thoughtful, detailed answers. Special thanks to Usman Ali and Shan . We highly recommend the team at Parish patience immigration lawyer for anyone considering help regarding any kind of visa .

    W. A.

    Highly recommended lawyers! Extremely professional and reliable service, with outstanding outcomes. A special thanks to Mr Thong and Marlene, for helping us with our difficult case. Not only did they ensure that everything was ready to go, but their professionalism came in favor when we were granted our visa within just under 6 months!

    J P

    Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.

    Alaa Omer

    Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.

    Jabir Ibna Mohammad

    I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.

    Our Mission


    Our number one mission at Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers is to provide personalised and practical advice and solutions to our clients and their unique cases. As your migration law firm partner, our commitment is to establish and maintain long-lasting client relationships through our excellent legal services.

    Our Vision


    Our vision is to be the top and leading provider of immigration services in Australia. We intend to achieve this by continuing to deliver customised immigration and visa services to our clients. We will also ensure that our staff are experts in their respective fields and are able to provide the highest level of service possible.

    Elite Lawyers and Expert Migration Agents You Can Trust


    The Australian Immigration System can get too complex, and there’s no wiser way to deal with its complexities other than hiring a registered migration agent or a highly proficient immigration lawyer to assist you. At Parish Patience, all our staff has undergone the necessary training and are fully licensed to render professional legal services to the highest standards.

    If you’re an international student and wish to be educated in Australia, a refugee escaping the dangers of living in your own country, or a businessperson wanting to expand your commercial activities here, we offer you only the best immigration experts to process your requirements and acquire your visa without delay. If you’re all set to attain your PR dreams, let’s talk about it all in a meeting. Speak to one of our elite lawyers and book your appointment today!

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      Our process was a little complicated. But we got the right advice from Shan through the 2 years the process was on before we successfully completed it recently.
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      I received my PR after 2 years and a few months, and I am very thankful to the whole team. The process required a lot of patience, but they supported me throughout every step. Shan Sir is an excellent lawyer, and Usman helped me a lot during my case. They always provided professional service, answered my questions, and guided me whenever I needed help. Thank you to everyone at Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for your hard work and support. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me and would highly recommend your services.
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      I trusted Parish Patience with my migration and skills assessment process and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. Initially, I was advised by Mr Golam and Upasana to proceed with my Subclass 485 pathway. Based on their advice, I paid for skills assessment and also completed a PTE exam. However, I later found out that an important requirement for my VETASSESS application — having at least one year of relevant post-qualification work experience — had not been clearly explained to me before lodging the application. My application was submitted using work experience from before my studies and the outcome was negative. After that, I was advised that applying through Engineers Australia using the CDR pathway would be easier and would give me a better chance of receiving a positive skills assessment outcome. I followed their advice again, paid additional fees, but unfortunately received another negative outcome. During this process, two separate Subclass 485 visa applications were lodged and later withdrawn. I experienced significant financial loss through application fees, assessments, and English testing costs. I was fortunate that I still held a valid student visa, which made it possible to withdraw the applications without further complications. From my personal experience, I felt the communication, assessment of eligibility, and overall service quality were poor. I also did not receive any compensation or satisfactory resolution for the losses I experienced. I hope future clients receive clearer advice about eligibility requirements and possible risks before committing financially.
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      Yes, if Gabriel Mackenzie, Diana Tong, and Connie Lai all worked on your case, it’s a nice touch to mention them by name: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would like to sincerely thank Gabriel Mackenzie, Diana Tong, Connie Lai, and the entire team at Parish Patience Legal & Migration Services for their outstanding support throughout my visa journey. Their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication were exceptional from start to finish. They kept me informed throughout the process, answered my questions promptly, and provided clear guidance every step of the way. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, I successfully obtained my Subclass Permanent Residency visa. The team genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for my case and made what could have been a stressful process much easier to manage. I highly recommend Parish Patience Legal & Migration Services to anyone seeking trustworthy and professional migration assistance. Thank you again for helping me achieve such an important milestone in my life.
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      Parish patience immigration Lawyer service and everything just excellent . Before i had another lawyer exprience too. so i could compared . Moreover ,Honerable Mr. shan is great lawyer i had ever seen . Thanks a lot whole team.
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      Abbas Khan
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      I cannot thank Shan and his entire team Devika Veluchamy, usman ali,enough for the incredible work they did on my protection visa case. After a long and stressful journey, my protection visa has finally been approved, and I truly believe this would not have been possible without their hard work, professionalism, dedication, and support throughout the entire process. Shan handled my case with great care, honesty, and deep knowledge of immigration law. He was always professional, patient, and genuinely supportive during one of the most difficult times of my life. His assistants and the whole team were also extremely kind, responsive, and helpful whenever I had questions or needed assistance. I highly recommend Shan and his entire team to anyone dealing with immigration or protection visa matters. Thank you again for everything you have done for me and my future. I will always be grateful. — Abbas Khan
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      I had a very positive experience with Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire immigration process. They explained every step clearly, answered my questions patiently, and always kept me updated on my case progress. Specially Shaan he is the best !!!! Very professional and always willing to listen and guide us through What stood out the most was their attention to detail and genuine care for their clients. Immigration matters can be stressful, but they made the process much smoother and gave me confidence from start to finish. I truly appreciate their hard work, honesty, and dedication. I would highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers to anyone looking for reliable and experienced immigration assistance.
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      SC191 Experience with Parish Patience: I recent processed my sc191 application through parish patience and the experience was great. My lawer, Usman Ali, assisted me in each step of the application and kept me informed throughout the process and always responded promtly to my enquires. I would highly recommend Parish Patience to those, who are seeking a reliable agency for their visa or PR application. SC491 Experience with Parish Patience: Parish Patience has been tremendous help for me and my partner's visa application. The lawer and the agent that I have worked with are extremely profession and provides genuine advice. They understand client's inquiry and response promptly. They provide clear step by step instruction, and maintain transparent communication throughout the process.