Alex Kaufman is a qualified Solicitor in NSW with over two decades of experience in business, investment and employment-related migration. Formerly a Registered Migration Agent (Registration #0601370 under the previous regulatory scheme), Alex has built a distinguished career providing comprehensive migration and legal services across a wide range of areas. He specialises in advising and representing clients from the public sector, corporations and individuals, helping elicit optimal outcomes through Australia’s Temporary Business Entry program. Additionally, Alex assisted corporate clients and entrepreneurs in facilitating trade and investment activities through Australia’s Business Skills program and provides expert guidance to individuals seeking Permanent Residence and Australian Citizenship.
Throughout his career, Alex has represented private clients in visa decision review proceedings before Tribunals and Courts and has advised employers of overseas workers on employment law, Departmental monitoring and auditing processes. He also offers a range of ancillary and post-settlement legal services, such as advising on Customs and Australian Quarantine Inspection Service requirements, managing Foreign Investment Review Board applications, assisting with business and real property purchases, commercial premises leasing and providing referrals to integrated taxation and accounting services.
Alex’s diverse client base includes major mining interests, health and aged care service providers, financial institutions, recruitment businesses, education providers, and high-net-worth individuals. His tailored approach and deep understanding of complex regulatory frameworks have earned him a trusted reputation in the migration and legal sectors.
Alex is a recognised leader in the migration field. He has been a barrister and solicitor in NSW since 2006 and is an Accredited Educator with the Migration Institute of Australia. He served as the Vice President of the Migration Institute of Australia NSW/ACT Branch for two years and as a Committee Member for over a decade. He has been consistently recognised as a Leading Immigration Lawyer in NSW by Doyles Guide (2021-2023). Since 2013, Alex has been an active contributor to Senate Committees and departmental immigration inquiries, further solidifying his expertise and influence in the field. Over the past decade, he has also become a prominent immigration legal commentator, providing insights across various free-to-air, subscription and online media platforms. Conversational in Mandarin, Alex serves a diverse clientele, further broadening his reach. Alex’s extensive experience, leadership within the industry and commitment to providing comprehensive and personalised migration solutions have established him as a leading advisor in Australia’s immigration law landscape.
