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Julia is a Senior Associate at Fragomen’s Perth office with more than a decade of experience in immigration law. She represents both corporate and private clients, providing immigration advice and support across industries such as education, research, healthcare, information technology and resources.
Julia is experienced with a wide range of immigration related matters, including employer sponsorship, independent skilled visas, regional migration including Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs), skills assessments, complex health waivers, family visas and citizenship matters. She joined Fragomen in 2021 and has held various roles within the firm, including in Fragomen’s Sydney and Perth offices.
Julia’s pro bono work includes assisting Save The Children with the preparation of humanitarian visa applications, and employers endorsed by Talent Beyond Boundaries with the preparation of skilled refugee labor agreements and visa applications.
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- College of Law, GDLP, 2015
- Macquarie University, B.A., 2014
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