Stephanie Vejar
Senior Lawyer
sv@msmlegal.com.au
08 8161 5088
Languages: English, Spanish
Links: LinkedIn
Practice Areas
- Migration law primary visa applications
- Domestic / family violence aspects of visa applications including partner visa applications and non-partner visa applications
- Protection visa applications
- Migration law merits review to the Administrative Review Tribunal
- Visa cancellations pursuant to s116 of the Migration Act
- Character visa cancellations pursuant to s501 of the Migration Act
- Judicial review appeals of Migration Act visa refusals or character cancellations
Stephanie is a compassionate and dedicated migration lawyer known for her client-focused approach and ability to navigate complex and sensitive matters with care. She works closely with individuals on temporary visas and those with uncertain or precarious visa status, providing strategic and practical legal support tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Stephanie has significant experience at the intersection of migration law, family law, and family violence. She regularly assists clients with partner and non-partner visa applications involving family violence provisions, protection visa applications, merits review matters before the Administrative Review Tribunal, and visa cancellations under sections 116 and 501 of the Migration Act. She also has experience in judicial review proceedings relating to visa refusals and cancellations.
With a strong focus on holistic support, Stephanie ensures her clients feel heard, informed, and supported throughout what can often be a challenging process. She is particularly skilled in handling matters that require both legal expertise and sensitivity to personal circumstances.
In addition to her legal practice, Stephanie has contributed to policy and advocacy initiatives supporting vulnerable visa holders and has held leadership roles in diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.
Stephanie is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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