A migration law firm
We know
what migration means to you.
Hammond Taylor helps people and organisations navigate the immigration journey through expert visa knowledge and wholehearted service. Through our specialist lines – visa services, strategic advice, training, and business compliance – we’re dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals.
We assist both organisations and individuals
Corporate Immigration Services
Our staff specialise in all aspects of Australian migration for employers including employer sponsored temporary and permanent visas, business sponsorship, labour agreements, audit and immigration compliance.
Australian Visa Services
We can assist with all visas for individuals including independent or sponsored skilled migration, student visas, partner, parent and other family visas, appeals and visa cancellations.
We're passionate about the company we keep
Key sectors we work with
Engineering & Resources
The 482 visa program enables employers in the engineering and resource sector to source critical skills that cannot readily be found in the local labour market.
Health & Aged Care
The Health sector in Australia has faced significant staffing problems for many years due to labour shortages, the challenges of workforce management...
Information Technology
The IT industry is globally competitive. An IT business in North Sydney or Fitzroy is today competing with other businesses in Shanghai, Silicon Valley, or Copenhagen.
Not For Profits & NGOs
Hammond Taylor was approached by a not-for-profit organisation to conduct a workplace investigation into allegations of a serious act of misconduct related to a breach of the organisations Code of Conduct.
Startups
The Australian immigration system does not provide a clear or simple pathway for IT start-ups. Start-ups are required to use the standard Temporary Work Subclass 4582 visa program...
State & Local Government
Hammond Taylor was approached by a council to assist with the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 Permanent Residence visa application for a senior staff member.
The latest news & insights in Australian immigration
Health Workforce Exemption Certificates
Due to recent legislative changes, for Subclass 482 and 494 nominations lodged on or after 16 December 2020, the Health Workforce Exemption Certificate (HWEC) is
International arrival caps will be halved because of the new more infectious COVID-19 strain
The cap on international passengers coming to Australia will be cut by 50% in three states until February 15. The new protocols were introduced by National Cabinet last week to address the threat of the new “more infectious [and]
COVID-19 & Office Update
Holiday opening hours Our offices will be closed from 24th December 2020 until 3rd January 2021. Consultation update In accordance with Victorian government directives, staff