Roam Migration Law

Hammond Taylor helped us in obtaining the desirable Distinguished Talent Visa (subclass 858) (for the whole family). This is a permanent visa for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in an eligible field. It was a great pleasure working with Jackson and his team. They are professional, friendly and very fast in following up and dealing with the government. Thanks to their expertise they made the whole application process very organised and easy to understand. We can highly recommend Hammond Taylor.

My family and I recently applied for an Australian Permanent residency through Hammond Taylor, migration lawyers in Melbourne. Our contact person, Jackson Taylor, recommend a certain visa subclass, especially suited for our case. Based on our input, Mr Taylor prepared an initial briefing that he submitted to the Department of Home Affairs. Shortly after, we were invited to render our formal application. It obviously took some time to collect all necessary papers as the requirements are strict. All-in-all, the application process went surprisingly smoothly though and we felt well advised by Mr Taylor and fully informed about the process at all times.

I not only recommend Hammond Taylor lawyers, but I guarantee once you have used their services, you guys will not look any further. Yunn in particular had been an amazing extremely skilled lawyer and a very kind human being, she is a very knowledge, trustworthy person, who assist direct and responds in an extreme time matter and professionality. There’s not lawyer who will work as hard for you, in a very honest humble reasonable way. She’s wonderful in all her aspects, I could not have been happier with so much appreciation and I will never go anywhere else. Best advice I have ever received. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs sound legal advice. Thanks a million Yunn!!

It was about 2 years ago when we walked into the office to have a consultation meeting with James Hammond. He was very kind and thorough to explain the process and we were assured that this would be the agency we wanted to go for if we had to proceed our visa application. Lara took on the journey with us this year from May till September and she was prompt to emails and any inquiry we had along the way. We are very satisfied with the service and everything they did for us to make this happen. We’ll definitely choose Hammond Taylor again in the future and recommend the place to our friends.

“A HUGE BIG thanks to Lara and Tina for all their hard work and support. You made us stress free and took away our worries, also Jackson Taylor helped us explain each stage of the visa process. You are very professional and at the same time easy to communicate with. The personalised services made us feel special and cared about. We are very happy that we can start a new chapter in our life 🙂 Thank you for being patient with us with our many questions and your prompt replies. We appreciate all you have done and would certainly recommend you to everyone we know.

I hired Jackson Taylor on 16/11/15 to apply for a Business Sponsorship. The application was denied on the grounds of 2.59(c) – lawfully operating within or outside of Australia. We were. This is where the case should have ended in respect to s.347 of the Act. Section 338 of the Act and r.4.02(4) of the Migration Regulations 1994 which prevented the decision from being reviewed by the AAT. Jackson neglected to inform me of this and risk involved stating “we consider that the Business Sponsorship application has a good chance of success if received at the MRD of the AAT” while understanding of why the application was refused. A year went by and we were growing the business. My partner Loys’ student visa was expiring so I sought advice. Both “solutions” meant that I would need to leave Australia and wouldn’t be allowed in until and if it was approved. That wasn’t an option for the company to leave Australia for an extended and uncertain period of time. I was working 70-hour weeks without rest. We were stuck renewing the expensive student visa. Another year went by and the company was growing. We found a home we loved. We bought a black Labrador, Luna. Life felt like it was going to be okay. We were finally feeling like we were home. We were hiring staff and creating something that we have put our heart and soul into. All the endless days of working, not taking a break, scraping by, was finally paying off! There was still the stress, but we knew it would be worth it in the end! The end was sooner than we thought. Jackson advised that the AAT refused to review the sponsorship because they did not have jurisdiction to make a review. I don’t think my heart could have sunk deeper. The AAT was giving us a chance to comment on their decision. They were reviewing to review the application. The irony of that still gets me. We got back home, I collapsed with my dog in my arms. He was wrong again. The refusal was for the business and not my 457 so now I was in a new pit of hell. I was on borrowed time. Since then, we have worked harder than before to make sure that the company can survive, and our employees can keep their job. We’re still not sure if it will. The company can’t afford to replace 2 people working for scraps. 3 years of sweat and tears potentially wasted. I was lost. I’m still lost. I had asked Jackson if he knew this outcome was a possibility to which he state “No, this has never occurred before” and, “The law has been as it currently stands for a number of years” which indicates that he knew of this legislation but failed to mention it. Also, there has been many cases with the same conditions and the same outcome so saying this was a first is a bold lie. He stated “If you wish to use another agent for this process please feel free. You have no ongoing commitment to us and I can recommend you to those I consider the best agents in Melbourne/the country.” That’s funny, there is no more “ongoing” for me, it’s the end of the road. I gave Jackson an opportunity to right this wrong, so we can both move on and Loys and I could start rebuilding. I requested compensation for unnecessary costs, legal fees and a fair value for 3 years lost. While we’d rather have that time back, it would ease some of the worry about being forced to move to a new country with VERY little saved and everything invested in the company. We can’t even afford to take Luna with us. He didn’t respond. He couldn’t even show the slightest interest to respond. Mr Hammond did. I’m sure he thought I wouldn’t act. The thing he failed to consider, like the legislations, I have nothing left to lose. While I wouldn’t want to be responsible for someone else’s path, I would advise to think twice before choosing Hammond Taylor. Ensure they have a FULL understanding of current laws and what happens if your visa is refused. All this heartbreak and stress would have avoided if Jackson didn’t send us down a wild goose chase.

Hammond Taylor Immigration is the No. 01 Immigration Attorney in Melbourne. When I first consulted James he took time to sit down with me and listen to my problems, then he gave me the best solutions to apply for my student visa. There on his assistant Jessie supported me to prepare all the documents. This was a complicated procedure but Jessie would always support me and maintain communication at all times. Got my student visa sooner than I expected. A very big THANK YOU to James, Jessie and Hammond Immigration team! Highly recommend their professional and reliable services to everyone. Regards, Anjelo

I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Hammond Taylor immigration law firm in making my dream come true. I was initially engaged with Hammond Taylor’s service to advice on my visa options and assess the eligibility of my employer meet the criteria to be a sponsor. I was in a frustrated situation because my TR visa was about to expire. James Hammond has provided genuine and professional advice on my visa. He was also explained the entire legal process to my employer, liaise with them directly and obtained all the required documentation from them. His follow up were impeccable. I was most impressed by James’s professionalism, understanding and willingness to go extra mile to help me out. He has provided me with high quality support across entire visa application process. It was also reassuring to have the support and guidance from my visa application’s case officer, Caitlin Huynh. She answered all my questions promptly and generously. She planned each stage to ensure efficient preparation. Her knowledge and efficiency allowed me to lodge the visa application in a shorter period of time. With the proper guidance and strategic advice they have provided, I successfully obtained my ENS 186 visa. I'm happy that I took my decision to go with Hammond Taylor in my hard time and I would have no hesitation in highly recommending them to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy immigration service. Thank you very much James and Caitlin!