Pamela Pau
Senior Immigration Lawyer
Pamela holds a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law (Honours) from Macquarie University and a Masters of Law from UNSW. She also completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice…
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Immigration Law Services
Visa and migration support for individuals, families and businesses across Australia.
Navigating Australian immigration law can be complex, with ever-changing rules and a wide range of visa categories. Whether you’re an individual seeking to live, work, or reunite with family in Australia — or a business looking to sponsor overseas workers — our experienced immigration lawyers in Sydney can help.
At Owen Hodge Lawyers, our team includes registered migration agents and visa lawyers who provide practical, up-to-date advice and representation throughout every stage of the visa and migration process.
Skilled Visas
Our registered migration agents can help you assess your points, prepare your skilled visa application and maximise your chances of a successful outcome.
Learn MoreHong Kong & BNO Passport Holders
The Australian Government introduced special visa arrangements for Hong Kong and BNO passport holders. We can advise you on your eligibility and pathways to permanent residency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements vary depending on the visa pathway. For skilled visas, a points test applies based on age, English proficiency, work experience, and qualifications. Take our online skilled visa points quiz to determine how eligible you are for permanent residency.
Our immigration lawyers assist with Work & Skilled Visas (including subclass 482, 494, 186, 189, 190, 491), Partner & Family Visas, Student Visas, Employer Sponsored Visas, Business & Investor Visas, Refugee & Humanitarian visas, and Bridging Visas.
We also offer support for niche immigration issues, such as helping Australian citizens with criminal records obtain police and court records for offshore visa applications, advising on dual citizenship, and assisting with ministerial intervention requests.
Yes, Owen Hodge Lawyers is experienced in handling visa refusals and cancellations, including preparing appeals to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and providing urgent advice when a visa has been cancelled.
Our business immigration lawyers work with Australian companies, HR teams, and foreign talent to simplify sponsorship and compliance. Services include Standard Business Sponsorship applications, sponsor obligation advice, Labour Market Testing guidance, and skilled nominee applications.
Processing times vary depending on the visa subclass, your personal circumstances, and the current Department of Home Affairs workload. Our lawyers will give you a realistic estimate based on your specific situation when you book a consultation.
Yes. Our immigration lawyers offer personalised visa consultations to help you understand your temporary and permanent visa options, clarify eligibility criteria, compare visa pathways, and plan your migration journey with confidence.
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SN
Will definitely recommend Owen Hodge lawyers to those who need guidance and expert advice. I worked with the Immigration team and they are very professional, honest and straight to the point….
YB
We had our permanent application done with them. Very professional team, Pamela, our lawyer, helped us a lot through the whole process until we get a positive outcome. I highly recommend their services for any…
AL
My partner and I hired Pamela for our partner visa. Pamela is incredibly professional, hard-working, and made what would usually be a stressful process the complete opposite! No matter what question we had, Pamela explained…
MS
I highly recommend Owen Hodge Lawyers. I have sought advice regarding my immigration paths and Pamela gave me all the support and guidance I needed in my case. She looked at every detail and with…
JF
I am extremely grateful to our lawyer Pamela for her exceptional expertise and guidance throughout our visa application process. Her extensive knowledge of Australian immigration laws, attention to detail, and prompt communication were instrumental in…
JF
Hi Pamela, Thanks so much for all your help over the past five years! You’ve guided us through everything, our studies, visa applications, and all the steps along the way. We wouldn’t have made it…
CS
Throughout the visa process, Pamela demonstrated exceptional professionalism and outstanding attention to detail, both of which are crucial for a successful application. Her dedication went above and beyond, as she worked with me through Christmas…
MP
Pamela has been my immigration lawyer from my Graduate Visa through to my 189 visa, and I couldn’t have asked for better guidance. She is exceptionally thorough with every detail of the application, right down…
NG
Owen Hodge Lawyers is one of the best and most reliable migration consultancies. I have had several visas granted with their assistance, and most recently, my 189 visa was successfully approved. A special hats off…
SN
Will definitely recommend Owen Hodge lawyers to those who need guidance and expert advice. I worked with the Immigration team and they are very professional, honest and straight to the point….
YB
We had our permanent application done with them. Very professional team, Pamela, our lawyer, helped us a lot through the whole process until we get a positive outcome. I highly recommend their services for any…
AL
My partner and I hired Pamela for our partner visa. Pamela is incredibly professional, hard-working, and made what would usually be a stressful process the complete opposite! No matter what question we had, Pamela explained…
MS
I highly recommend Owen Hodge Lawyers. I have sought advice regarding my immigration paths and Pamela gave me all the support and guidance I needed in my case. She looked at every detail and with…
JF
I am extremely grateful to our lawyer Pamela for her exceptional expertise and guidance throughout our visa application process. Her extensive knowledge of Australian immigration laws, attention to detail, and prompt communication were instrumental in…
JF
Hi Pamela, Thanks so much for all your help over the past five years! You’ve guided us through everything, our studies, visa applications, and all the steps along the way. We wouldn’t have made it…
CS
Throughout the visa process, Pamela demonstrated exceptional professionalism and outstanding attention to detail, both of which are crucial for a successful application. Her dedication went above and beyond, as she worked with me through Christmas…
MP
Pamela has been my immigration lawyer from my Graduate Visa through to my 189 visa, and I couldn’t have asked for better guidance. She is exceptionally thorough with every detail of the application, right down…
NG
Owen Hodge Lawyers is one of the best and most reliable migration consultancies. I have had several visas granted with their assistance, and most recently, my 189 visa was successfully approved. A special hats off…
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