Miyuru is the Founder and Principal Lawyer of Middlance Immigration Lawyers. He is a dual qualified lawyer in both Australian and Sri Lankan jurisdictions.

Driven by his deep passion for migration law and firsthand experience navigating the complexities of immigration, Miyuru offers a comprehensive and empathetic approach to both corporate and individual clients. He understands the emotional and practical challenges of the migration process and leverages his knowledge to provide tailored and efficient legal solutions. Whether you’re a corporation seeking to hire global talent or an individual pursuing new opportunities in Australia, Miyuru’s personalized service ensures a smoother and more informed path for your migration needs.

Prior to establishing his own law firm, Miyuru practised as an immigration lawyer in specialized immigration law firms in Melbourne for five years and gained extensive experience in all aspects of Australian migration law. Miyuru has worked with the full range of Australian companies from large multinational corporations to start-up businesses, therefore he is capable of providing commercially viable practical advice to Australian employers who wish to sponsor foreign nationals for work visas, including on sponsorship obligations and immigration compliance.

Miyuru has in-depth experience in both corporate and personal immigration applications. He has managed Temporary and Permanent Employer Sponsored Work visas (482, 494, 186, 400, 408, 407) in target industries such as Agriculture, Hospitality, IT, Engineering, Construction, Logistics, Advertising and Marketing; Skilled visas (189, 190, 491); Partner and Parent visas (820/801, 309/100, 870); Global Talent visas (858); Child visas (802, 101); Medical Treatment visas (602); Protection visas (866), and etc. He has also represented clients in visa and citizenship refusals/appeals and ministerial intervention requests. Further, Miyuru has successfully negotiated Industry Labour Agreements (LA) and Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) to assist regional businesses to fulfill their skills shortages.

Professional qualifications:

• Solicitor admitted to the High Court of Australia,
• Solicitor admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria,
• Attorney-at-Law admitted to the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka,
• Legal practitioner registered with the Department of Home Affairs,
• Member of the Migration Institute of Australia.

Academic background:

• Master of Laws (LLM) – Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne,
• Master of Intellectual Property Law (MIPLaw) – Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne,
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons) – Faculty of Law, University of Colombo,
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice – Leo Cussen Centre for Law in Melbourne,
• Diploma in Shipping and Maritime Law,
• Diploma in Arbitration Law.

Miyuru is fluent in English and Sinhalese.  Miyuru is a trusted Sri Lankan migration lawyer in Melbourne, Australia.