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Your dedicated partners for all things Australian immigration and visa matters.
Consultant – Barrister-at-law in private practice,
specialist in migration law
Mr Boccabella, barrister, is our independent external consultant on migration law. We brief Mr Boccabella for professional advice and for representation at tribunal and court hearings. By being briefed by Parish Patience he is able to directly assist you on your matter including specific strategic advice in relation to visas.
Mr Boccabella has over 35 years of practice & is recognised as a Specialist in Migration Law. Over the years, Mr Boccabella has appeared extensively in all Australian Tribunals and Courts dealing with migration matters, including the High Court, all Federal Courts, and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. He brings a wealth of experience to you matter.
By way of example, he was lead counsel in one of Australia’s most important High Court migration cases:
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v Li [2013] HCA 18
Here is a link to a recent High Court case where he was Counsel for the applicant:
He is also an experienced educator in migration law for both lawyers and migration agents and also lectures regularly at various Australian and international universities
Recent case examples:
Lead counsel for the successful party in the High Court decision of Minister for Immigration v Li [2013] HCA 18 (8 May 2013), a case which re-calibrated the law of unreasonableness in administrative law
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Lead counsel for the successful applicant in Tesic v Minister for Immigration [2016] FCA 1465
Here is a selection of cases in which I was counsel for the successful applicant in the following cases :
Le v Minister for Immigration [2015] FCA 1018
Singh v Minister for Immigration [2017] FCCA 165 (30 January 2017)
Nguyen v Minister for Immigration & Anor [2017] FCCA339
JKL (Migration) [2016} AATA 3419
Aust Brushware 1002975 [2013] MRTA 1863
Webb v Minister for Immigration [2011] AATA 343
Staffieri v Minister for Immigration [2008] AATA 321
Aomatsu v Minister for Immigration [2005] FCAFC 139 (Full Federal Court)
Khakpour v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2022] FCA 617 (26 May 2022)
JSMJ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2022] FCA 718 (21 June 2022)
DIE20 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2022] FCA 102 (15 February 2022)
Our customers are always happy to share their thoughts with us.
Here is what some of them had said!
The team at parish Patience Immigration Lawyers were incredibly helpful throughout the application process. Their assistance made our lives so much less stressful and their expertise cleared up any confusion we had. They remained engaged with us the whole time and quickly responded to any questions with thoughtful, detailed answers. Special thanks to Usman Ali and Shan . We highly recommend the team at Parish patience immigration lawyer for anyone considering help regarding any kind of visa .
Highly recommended lawyers! Extremely professional and reliable service, with outstanding outcomes. A special thanks to Mr Thong and Marlene, for helping us with our difficult case. Not only did they ensure that everything was ready to go, but their professionalism came in favor when we were granted our visa within just under 6 months!
Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.
Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.
I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.
If you need to apply for a visa and want every aspect of your application process as smooth as possible, speak to the best migration lawyer Sydney has to offer from Parish Patience. With the law firm’s long history of fulfilling dreams of permanent residency for our clients, rest assured that you and your visa application are in the hands of top immigration lawyers Sydney permanent residents and citizens trust, who will make it their sworn duty to fight for your case right from the start. Contact us today!
Sadia Ahmed2024-03-13Usman looked after my file and we are granted 189 today . Very supportive teamT Malhi2024-03-07I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Parish Patience for the exceptional service they provided throughout my journey from Winning MRT(student visa ), 485 Visa and another student visa extensions to finally obtaining skilled migration. Usman demonstrated remarkable expertise and unwavering patience in addressing all my inquiries. I never felt the need to persistently follow up for updates on my application. His consistently kind, generous, and positive demeanor was truly commendable. I highly recommend Usman's services and extend my heartfelt appreciation to him.Thank you, Usman for bringing joy to those who have lost hope. You should be proud of the work you doYaad Matharu2024-03-07I highly recommend their service. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Usman for his exceptional professionalism and expertise.Umer Saeed2024-03-04Very professional, high standards of service and comprehensive knowledge of immigration, i strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.Safat Aqib2024-02-27I received excellent service from Parish patience. Usman and Billah were extremely proficient and courteous, and they assisted me throughout every stage. I strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.Kanika Dua2024-02-22Hi Just want to share my recent experience with parish patience. I was depressed and hopeless about my case and MR PRASAD at parish patience gave me hope and prepared my file very strong so I win in the AAT hearing. The case is in my favour now and hopefully i will get PR very soon. Highly recommend their service. They all are professionals and experts in their fields.Anand Inbasekaran2024-02-19I thank Upasna for making the visa process smooth and stress- free. Her attention to detail, prompt responsiveness, and in-depth knowledge of immigration procedures reflect a high standard of service. It was a pleasure to work with Parish Patience, and I would confidently recommend your services to others.Thihan Oo2024-02-17Very happy and grateful for your services, fast, reliable, approachable and super efficient team, Shan and Asha, you guys are the best.Sarma B2024-02-16I can't express enough gratitude for the outstanding service provided by my lawyer in helping me secure my partner visa. From the moment I walked into their office, I felt reassured by their warm demeanor and professionalism. Throughout the entire process, they were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, guiding me through each step with patience and clarity. What truly sets them apart is their accessibility. Whenever I had a question or concern, they were readily available, promptly responding to calls and emails, which alleviated any anxiety I had about the process. Their dedication to their clients is truly commendable. Thanks to their expertise and unwavering support, I am now able to build a future with my partner without the stress of immigration uncertainties. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance, especially for partner visas. Thank you immensely for your outstanding representation!Rohan chowdhury2024-02-06Usman Ali is by far one of the best lawyers I’ve met, very knowledgeable, very professional, calm, supportive, prompt in replying with his emails, basically everything that you look in a lawyer. He made the process unbelievable quick, effective and successful. Heartily thankful for him and the whole team.
