As reported in major news outlets recently, a number of African athletes went missing from their accommodation during last month’s Commonwealth Games.

It has now been announced that eleven of these competitors have sought legal advice from a refugee advocacy group in Sydney.

The athletes reportedly wish to stay in Australia permanently and several have been granted bridging visas.

Immigration law is a complex area and individuals who overstay their visas can face serious consequences, including detention and deportation.

It is important to get legal advice tailored to your particular situation so that negative outcomes can be avoided.

Strategic Lawyers’ immigration team are experts in the field and can handle everything from advising on legal processes to lodging applications for you.

You’ll also get peace of mind knowing that at Strategic Lawyers we use a fixed-fee pricing system. This means you’ll know the costs up-front and you won’t get a nasty bill at the end.

Call us today on (07) 4795 1114 and have a chat with one of our expert immigration lawyers. We provide strategic advice at a fixed price.

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Justin Ireland

Justin is passionate about achieving life-changing outcomes for his clients. Justin’s family were farmers in New South Wales before moving to North Queensland where Justin grew up assisting his family to run businesses. Justin turned to the law in his mid-20’s, moved to Bondi Beach and completed a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales. Justin won a scholarship to go to London to study law at one of the best international law schools, University College London. Justin returned to Sydney and worked for top-tier firm Ashurst and then at DC Strategy in Sydney, before starting Strategic Lawyers, one of North Queensland’s fastest growing and dynamic law firms with an innovative and client-focused approach.

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