Tu Visa Australiana
Open the door to your future in Australia.
- 8 years’ experience in law & migration
- Juris Doctor · Sydney
- Spanish-language support
- Sydney · Peru · LATAM
We explain the path. We don't sell you a dream.
The first step isn't applying. It's understanding.
Understand your Australian visa options first — clear, general information.
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About us
We work as a team, in your language.
Admitted lawyer in Peru and a Juris Doctor (University of Sydney). In Australia, 8 years of experience in law and migration as a case manager; legal advice is provided by the firm’s admitted lawyers.
In Australia, Sabine works as the team's case manager and bridge to the law firm, connecting the community with the firm's lawyers. Sabine does not provide legal or migration advice — the orientation is delivered by admitted lawyers at the firm, under the supervision of the principal solicitor (Australian Legal Practitioner Number: 5511743).
Services
Comprehensive legal support, through the firm's team.
Beyond immigration, the firm Sabine works with provides services in other areas commonly needed by Spanish‑speaking clients in Sydney and abroad.
Immigration
Work, study, residency, partner and family reunification visas. Appeals and reviews.
Learn more →Criminal Law
Defence and representation in criminal proceedings across NSW.
Learn more →Public Notary
Certification and authentication of documents for international use.
Learn more →Wills & Estates
Will-drafting and succession planning.
Learn more →What we do and what we don't
We give you general information on how the Australian migration process works, in Spanish, English and Mandarin.
We don't tell you whether you “qualify” for a visa; every situation is different and is assessed by a qualified professional.
When you need it, we connect you with the firm, where admitted lawyers handle the legal side of your case.
Ready for the next step? Contact us and we'll gladly share general information and connect you with the firm.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tu Visa Australiana?
We're a source of general information about migrating to Australia, in Spanish, English and Mandarin. We help you understand the landscape and, when you need it, connect you with the firm, where admitted lawyers handle legal matters.
Do you give advice on my case?
We give general information. Advice on your particular situation comes from the firm's admitted lawyers, whom we can connect you with.
How much does it cost to migrate to Australia?
It depends on the visa type and on each case. Official application fees are published by the Australian government at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. We don't quote individual cases.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the visa type and each situation. Official indicative timeframes are published at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au and change often.
Can I work or study on my visa?
Each visa type has different conditions, and the rules update often. It's worth checking what's current at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au and understanding the conditions of your particular visa.
What languages do you offer?
Spanish, English and Mandarin.
Direct contact
Ready to take the next step?
Tell us briefly about your situation and Sabine will reply by email with general information on how the firm can help.
General information · not individual legal advice.
We help you in Spanish, English and Mandarin.
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Sabine is an admitted lawyer in Peru and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney. In Australia she works as the team's case manager and bridge to the law firm — connecting the community with the firm's lawyers. Sabine does not provide legal or migration advice. Legal services in Australia are provided by admitted lawyers at the firm (LPN 5511743). The content of this site is general information and does not replace professional advice about each client's case.
Immigration in Australia
How it works
Australia's visa system is run by the Department of Home Affairs. Common categories include skilled visas (subclasses 482, 189, 190, 491), family visas (820/801 partner, 309/100 family), student (500) and visitor (600). Most applications are lodged online through ImmiAccount.
Processing times vary from weeks to over a year depending on the subclass. Errors or missing evidence are the most common reason for refusal. If a visa is refused, applicants can usually appeal to the ART (Administrative Review Tribunal) — the body that replaced the AAT in October 2024 — within strict deadlines.
The firm's lawyers review clients' eligibility against current criteria, explain their options and the requirements honestly, and — if they choose to proceed — prepare and lodge their applications or appeals.
General information in Spanish, not legal advice.
Connect with the firmCriminal Law in NSW
How it works
Criminal matters in NSW are heard at three levels: the Local Court (most charges, bail applications, summary offences), the District Court (more serious indictable offences, with jury), and the Supreme Court of NSW (the most serious matters such as murder).
The first appearance is usually in the Local Court within days of charge. Early decisions matter: bail conditions, plea, and election to proceed summarily or on indictment. Having representation from day one helps clients understand the process and their options from the start.
The firm appears across all three court levels, advises on plea, prepares character references, and negotiates with the DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions). It also handles AVO (Apprehended Violence Order) applications and defence — NSW protection orders, both domestic (ADVO) and personal (APVO), heard in the Local Court, whether police-initiated or applied for directly by the person seeking protection.
General information in Spanish, not legal advice.
Connect with the firmFamily Law
How it works
Family matters in Australia are governed by the federal Family Law Act and heard in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). Australia is a no-fault divorce jurisdiction. The law sets separation requirements that apply before a divorce application; current requirements are at fcfcoa.gov.au.
Parenting and property settlements can be resolved by consent orders — faster and cheaper, no hearing — or by contested proceedings. Mandatory mediation (Family Dispute Resolution) usually applies before going to court for parenting issues.
The firm helps with separation agreements, parenting plans, consent orders, divorce applications, and contested litigation.
General information in Spanish, not legal advice.
Connect with the firmProperty Law in NSW
How it works
Property purchases in NSW go through a process called conveyancing. The process moves in stages: contract review, exchange of contracts —with a deposit and, for many residential purchases, a cooling-off period— and final settlement. Current conditions and timeframes are at nsw.gov.au.
NSW operates the Torrens title system: title is registered electronically with NSW Land Registry Services. Stamp duty is paid by the buyer at settlement, calculated on the price. For buyers purchasing from overseas, a federal investment framework (FIRB) exists; the rules change over time and the official source is foreigninvestment.gov.au.
The firm reviews the contract before signing, negotiates conditions, attends settlement, and registers the transfer.
General information in Spanish, not legal advice.
Connect with the firmPublic Notary
How it works
A Notary Public in NSW is a senior solicitor specially appointed by the Supreme Court of NSW to authenticate documents for international use. Common services: certifying copies of passports, qualifications or company documents; witnessing signatures on overseas powers of attorney; and preparing documents for an Apostille.
For Latin American countries party to the Hague Apostille Convention (most are), the path is: the notary signs and seals → DFAT (Australia's foreign affairs department) issues the Apostille → the document is valid in the destination country without further legalisation.
General information in Spanish, not legal advice.
Connect with the firmWills & Estates in NSW
How it works
In NSW any adult of sound mind can make a will. Without one, the estate is distributed under the intestacy rules of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) — which may not match what the person would have chosen. A valid will needs writing, signature, and two adult witnesses.
After death, the executor applies to the Supreme Court of NSW for a Grant of Probate before distributing assets. NSW also has family provision claims: a system where eligible people (spouse, children, dependents) can challenge a will if they were inadequately provided for.
The firm drafts wills, advises on estate planning, applies for probate, and acts in disputes.
General information in Spanish, not legal advice.
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