Smart. Strategic. Trusted.
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And bloody good at what we do.
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Smart. Strategic. Trusted. ♦ And bloody good at what we do. ♦
ABOUT TMS.
wE’RE HERE TO CHALLENGE THE IDEA THAT MIGRATION = MAYHEM.
Somewhere along the way, visas got a reputation for chaos.
Endless forms. Evidence lists that rival wedding planning. Enough acronyms for a legal alphabet soup.
The kind of system that became a maze designed by someone who hates maps.
if migration feels overwhelming, that’s because DIY-ing it usually is. Most people try to navigate IT without a plan - hoping for the best. But Australian immigration? It’s a rules-heavy maze where timing matters. Evidence matters. “Tiny” slip-ups matter.
But here’s the truth: just because the system is chaotic, doesn’t mean your application has to be!
at THE MIGRATION STUDIO., we rewrite the narrative.
We exist to prove that MIGRATION can be clear, calm and confident.
We bring the framework, the foresight and the fine-tooth comb to architect your pathway forward - so that nothing is confused, risked or left to chance. When proven legal strategy meets disciplined evidence and smart, real-world problem-solving, migration becomes less “what do I do?” and more “TMS has this handled.”
We don’t pretend migration is easy. We just promise it will feel that way.
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The Blueprint.
This is our chance to meet, understand your situation and where you’d like to be.
we chat through your options and (with a legal lens, of course) talk through what’s ideal, what’s possible, and what might not work in your favour. We’ll let you know from the outset any obtacles you might face, the steps involved in the process and (most importantly) answer all of your questions.
By the end of this step, you’ll know exactly where you stand and what moving forward looks like. -
WHERE WE GET IT DONE.
Once you’re signed up, we take over.
You get access to our secure online portal (your privacy is no joke to us!) where you’ll find a list of information and evidence we need from you. Anything we can streamline? We’ve probably already started it! Our aim? Only bother you for what we really need to.
The heavylifting? That’s with us. From preparing the paperwork and stress-testing your evidence to risk reviewing any and all information, we build your application with the type of scrutiny race officials could dream of.
And the best part? Through this whole process, we’re a phone call away. Once your application is ready for submission, we send you through a copy for your review. This means you get to see exactly what we intend to submit, query anything you’d like, and give us your approval to lodge. We’ve done the work - but you have control.
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THE HARDEST PART!
Once lodged, we are watching your application until outcome. This is where most people spiral - but we stay steady!We monitor your matter against processing times and take care of all communication with the Department. Questions? We respond. Requests for more information? We handle them. Shifting timelines? We keep things moving.
The best part? You’re kept informed - without being pulled into the weeds.
From lodgement to decision, we remain across your file, doing what we can to steer it towards outcome.
One firm. One contact. Handled to the end. That’s the consistency, certainty and confidence that TMS. brings.
How we work.
(BESIDES REALLY, REALLY HARD - OF COURSe).
Why CLIENTS CHOOSE US
(Besides the fact that we are really lovely people.)
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Qualified, experienced ones.
We don’t just fill in forms; we build legal arguments. We’re the ones that agents call when things go wrong - the ones you want in your corner when things get complicated. Or, when you just want to make sure things are done right the first time.
From a technical perspective? We’re run by a qualified, practising lawyer registered with the Victorian Legal Services Board. This means can assist with all steps of the migration process - from application to judicial review - but it also means that We’re held to very high ethical and compliance standards, which we’re super proud to meet!
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Clients don’t come to us for comfort. They come to us for clarity.
We’ve spent years in migration legislation, regulations and policy to understand the difference between what’s possible and what’s probable.
We use this to provide clear, truthful and practical advice. Jargon? Nope. Sugar-coating? Not here!
If something isn’t in your favour, we tell you. If there’s risk, we explain it. If a pathway isn’t viable, we won’t dress it up.
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Your matter is as important to us as it is to you!
When you support a small family-owned business, you’re supporting real people who are genuinely thrilled to have a file. Because instead of going to investors, shareholders or corporate fat cats, your trust helps us pay for our little girl’s swimming lessons, a seat at the rugby (go Storm!) or for that extra large tub of cookies and cream ice-cream that always finds it’s way into our trolley.
This means that you are our priority. Because without you? There is no us.
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You shouldn’t pay $50 to send an email.
We operate on a fixed fee basis because when the stakes are this high, you shouldn’t be worried about how much it will cost you to contact us.
You know exactly what the investment is before we start. No ticking clock, no hidden costs, no bill shock. It’s clear, transparent and written down at the beginning.
Oh - and if you proceed with us after your Strategy Session, we credit that fee to your total bill.
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We aren’t a stuffy old firm buried under paper files and fax machines. We’re perennially online millennials - and we bring that energy to our work.
Our work is 99% digital, which means we save the trees, have strong paper trails and prioritise building secure tech into our workflows. This means the process is streamlined and accessible for you - no matter where in the world you are!
YOUR TEAM
Jess is TMS.’ resident legal eagle and regular breaker of the coffee machine.She’s spent years working in private immigration law firms (and non-migration roles in government), handling high-stakes matters that demand strategy, precision and problem-solving. She’s pretty proud of her reputation as a smart, trusted and reliable advisor.Jess started TMS to do law differently: boldly, with personality, integrity, transparency and pizzazz. Clients love her because she cuts through the red tape, spots risks early and delivers advice that’s honest, practical and (maybe a bit) sassy. She genuinely thinks she has the best job in the world - helping lovebirds reunite, families stay together and people land opportunities to visit, study, work or build their lives in Australia. And you can see that in her work.
When she's not trying to keep up with her two dogs and her one one year old, her nose is in a book, her eyes are on a some sort of reality show, and her dreams are in Italy.JESS CELENTANO
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL LAWYER.-
Bachelor of Arts (History/Political Science) and Law (First Class Hons)
Masters of Law in Global Society and Human Rights (With Distinction)
Admitted as an Australian lawyer in the Supreme Court of Victoria
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Member of the Law Institute of Victoria
Member of the Migration Institute of Australia
When we say Leo is our jack of all trades , we mean it. Qualified IT professional, operations guru, case manager and fixer of said coffee machine - TMS could not exist without him!
Having most recently worked for an American multinational, Leo is across the big-picture strategy and the nitty-gritty details. He brings a corporate level efficiency to our boutique firm - ensuring that systems are slick, your data is secure, and we're embracing tech to streamline your experience.
If Jess is the loud and proud legal eagle, Leo is the calm, collected engine room - making sure the ship sails. From the moment you click "contact", you are supported by seamless systems and efficient workflows.
Off the clock, Leo is trying to keep up with his two dogs, one one year old and his wife - and when he gives up, he's in his woodwork shed or behind his gaming console.LEO CELENTANO
CO-FOUNDER, OPERATIONS MANAGER.