Why Many Visa Applicants Choose to Speak With a Lawyer in Their Native Language

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Many people searching for an Australian migration lawyer include one additional requirement: they want someone who speaks their language.

This isn’t always because they don’t speak English. In many cases, it’s because immigration matters involve important personal, family and professional decisions. When discussing those matters, many people simply feel more comfortable communicating in the language they know best.

Language is about more than translation

Legal advice relies on clear communication.

Being able to consult in your preferred language can make it easier to explain your circumstances, ask questions and understand the advice you’re receiving. It can also help make the legal process feel more accessible, particularly when navigating unfamiliar laws, visa requirements and deadlines.

For many people, it’s not about translating every word. It’s about having conversations that feel natural and easy to follow.

Finding the right lawyer

When choosing a migration lawyer, legal expertise should always come first. But if you have the opportunity to consult in your preferred language, it can make the experience more comfortable and give you greater confidence throughout the process.

At Kindra Migration Lawyers, our multilingual team offers consultations in more than 12 languages, helping clients from diverse communities access immigration advice in a way that works for them.

Meet our multilingual team

Our lawyers and migration agents can assist clients in:

English
Arabic
Cantonese
Dari
Farsi
Hakka
Hindi
Japanese
Korean
Malay
Mandarin
Russian
Urdu
Vietnamese
Rabiah Khawaja

Rabiah Khawaja

Partner

With more than 17 years’ experience, Rabiah supports Arabic, Hindi and Urdu-speaking clients with trusted immigration advice.

Arabic • Hindi • Urdu • English

Sara Minamikawa

Sara Minamikawa

Senior Associate

With a migrant background of her own, Sara welcomes Japanese-speaking clients seeking trusted immigration advice.

Japanese • English

Tony Tran

Tony Tran

Senior Associate

Tony is a Vietnamese-speaking migration lawyer dedicated to making Australian immigration law clear and accessible.

Vietnamese • English

Cheryl Wong

Senior Associate

Cheryl welcomes clients in Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka and Malay, helping make complex migration matters clear and accessible.

Cantonese • Hakka • Mandarin • Malay • English
Siddiqa Habib

Siddiqa Habib

Associate

Sid supports Dari, Hindi and Urdu-speaking clients, helping them navigate Australia’s migration system with confidence.

Dari • Hindi • Urdu • English

Mai Luong

Mai Luong

Associate

Mai supports Vietnamese-speaking clients, helping them navigate Australian migration law with clarity and confidence.

Vietnamese • English

Natalia Paliy

Natalia Paliy

Associate

Natalia supports Russian-speaking clients, providing practical guidance and clear communication throughout the migration process.

Russian • English

Tran Le

Tran Le

Migration Lawyer

Bilingual in Vietnamese and English, Tran helps clients feel understood and supported throughout their migration journey.

Vietnamese • English

Hamed Mahdavi

Hamed Mahdavi

Migration Lawyer

Fluent in Farsi, Hamed provides clear, practical immigration advice to clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Farsi (Persian) • English

Heather Hajeong Shin

Heather Hajeong Shin

Migration Agent

Drawing on more than a decade in migration law, Heather provides trusted guidance for Korean-speaking clients.

Korean • English

Start the conversation

If you would like to consult in your preferred language, our multilingual team is here to help. If you need another language, let us know when booking, and we’ll do our best to arrange language support.

Book a free 10-minute consultation with a lawyer who speaks your preferred language.

An experienced migration lawyer can make all the difference. Book a free 10 min appointment. 

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We look forward to assisting you with your immigration needs.