Who Is Weiwei Zhang, Migration Lawyer?

What does Weiwei Zhang do as Principal Lawyer?

As Principal Lawyer, Weiwei Zhang is responsible for the legal work of My Migration Lawyers and for the standard of the advice the firm gives. That includes partner visas lodged in Australia and overseas, refusals reviewed at the Administrative Review Tribunal, and complex matters involving earlier refusals, visa conditions or character issues. More information about Weiwei Zhang's background is on the Weiwei Zhang profile page.

Is Weiwei Zhang a lawyer or a migration agent?

Weiwei Zhang is a lawyer, which means Weiwei Zhang practises under a practising certificate and is regulated by the legal profession bodies rather than by the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority. Lawyers and registered migration agents can both lodge visa applications, but they are regulated under different systems. Our article on the migration agent and immigration lawyer explains the difference in plain terms.

Does Weiwei Zhang speak Mandarin?

Weiwei Zhang speaks Mandarin, so couples who are more comfortable explaining their relationship in Mandarin can consult with the firm in that language. This often matters for partner visas, because the history of the relationship, family circumstances and cultural practices are easier to explain accurately in a first language. The application itself is prepared in English, and documents in other languages need accredited translations, as our article on partner visa evidence translation explains.

What kinds of partner visa matters does Weiwei Zhang's firm handle?

Weiwei Zhang's firm handles the full range of partner visa matters, from first applications to cases that have already gone wrong. These include the Subclass 820/801 lodged in Australia, the Subclass 309/100 lodged by applicants outside Australia, the Subclass 300 prospective marriage visa, and applications affected by condition 8503 or Schedule 3. The firm also acts in reviews of partner visa refusals at the Administrative Review Tribunal.

Can I meet Weiwei Zhang in person or only by video?

Consultations with My Migration Lawyers take place by video, which allows the firm to act for couples anywhere in Australia and overseas without either partner needing to travel. Video also lets both partners join the same consultation, even when one is in Australia and the other is in another country. Documents are then exchanged by email, and the firm's office address is Level 1, 60 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000. Our article on the immigration lawyer consultation describes what to bring.

What should I expect at a consultation with Weiwei Zhang's firm?

At a consultation with Weiwei Zhang's firm, couples can expect to be asked detailed questions about how the relationship began, how it has developed, where each partner has lived and every earlier visa application. These questions are needed to identify risks such as an earlier refusal, a previous sponsorship or condition 8503 before any application is prepared. The firm then explains its advice and, where the couple wishes to proceed, confirms the scope of work and fixed fee in writing.

How does My Migration Lawyers work under Weiwei Zhang's leadership?

Under Weiwei Zhang's leadership, My Migration Lawyers works on fixed fees agreed in writing before work starts, so couples know the scope and cost of the work from the outset. The firm prefers to put its advice in writing, so both partners can read and keep it, and it tells clients plainly when a case carries risk rather than offering reassurance it cannot support. Couples can read more about the firm on the About My Migration Lawyers page and about our partner visa lawyers.