Is Parish Patience registered to give immigration advice?

Yes. It is a law firm and a member of the Law Society of New South Wales and the Migration Institute of Australia, and its team includes OMARA-registered migration agents. Director Mahalingam Sutharshan (Shan) holds MARN 0961664, verifiable on the OMARA Register of Migration Agents.

What areas does Parish Patience handle?

Employer-sponsored visas (482, 186), general skilled migration (189, 190, 491), partner/parent/family visas, resident return visas (155/157), merits review and appeals at the Administrative Review Tribunal, protection and humanitarian visas, and Australian citizenship.

Where is Parish Patience located?

Level 3, 83 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000, in the Sydney CBD. Phone (02) 9286 8700.

Can they help with visa refusals and appeals?

Yes. The firm handles merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and appeals to the Federal Circuit and Family Court and Federal Court, in addition to initial visa applications.

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Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers

📍 Sydney, Australia

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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About

Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers is a Sydney CBD immigration law practice whose origins trace back to 1888 (Walter Parish's legal practice), making it one of Australia's longest-standing legal and migration firms. It operates as Parish Patience Bitel Pty Ltd (ABN 88 632 839 402) and is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales and the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA). The team combines immigration solicitors and OMARA-registered migration agents and handles the full range of visa, tribunal/court appeal and citizenship matters. The firm is well reviewed on Google; ConsultancyCheck does not import third-party reviews, so its rating here reflects verified ConsultancyCheck reviews only.

Accreditations & memberships

MARA Registered Migration AllianceLaw Society of New South WalesMigration Institute of Australia (MIA)OMARA-registered migration agents

Strengths & considerations

Strengths

✓One of Australia's longest-standing immigration practices (origins from 1888) with decades of specialist experience

✓A law firm — member of the Law Society of NSW and Migration Institute of Australia — with both solicitors and OMARA-registered agents

✓Broad capability including merits review (ART) and Federal Court appeals, not just applications

✓Central Sydney CBD office (York Street)

Considerations

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·As a full-service law firm, fees for complex matters can be higher than a solo agent — confirm scope and cost upfront

·Confirm which practitioner will handle your specific visa type at your first consultation

Languages spoken

🗣 English

Established law firm · MARA-registered

An established, MARA-registered Sydney immigration law firm with deep experience across skilled, employer-sponsored, family and protection visas, as well as merits review and Federal Court appeals. A strong option for complex cases and appeals. As with any firm, confirm who will handle your matter, the scope of work and fees in writing at your initial consultation.

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