About us

At McSweeney Immigration, we provide honest, strategic, and results-focused migration advice tailored to Australia’s complex visa system. Whether you’re applying for a skilled visa, business pathway, partner visa, or employer sponsorship, our MARA agent delivers personalised support at every stage.

Tim McSweeney: Owner & Founder

Email: tim@mcsweeneyimmigration.com.au

Tim McSweeney is the owner and founder of McSweeney Immigration Australia. Tim is also the founder of a successful immigration law firm in New Zealand - MILNZ - offering tailored migration solutions to skilled, investor, partner and business migrants from all over the world.

Finding that some clients wanted options and were often attracted to Australia as an alternative solution, Tim established McSweeney Immigration Australia to be able to offer this additional solution to clients, through its registered MARA migration agent.

Tim is an admitted New Zealand lawyer and prides himself as an outcome-focused advisor. He is sought after by migrants and highly respected in the industry, regularly receiving referrals from private bankers, accounting advisors and other lawyers. His team of MARA migration agents emulate this same work ethic and are focused on achieving successful outcomes for all our clients.

Yin Zhao (Joe): Registered Migration Agent in Brisbane

Email: joe@mcsweeneyimmigration.com.au

Tel: +61 424 666 490

MARN (Migration Agent Registration Number): 2217777

Joe Zhao is a MARA-registered migration agent with over 15 years of experience supporting professionals, families, and investors across a wide range of visa streams. Holding a Juris Doctor from Sydney Law School, Joe provides expert guidance on:

Skilled migration visas (Subclass 189, 190, 491)
Employer-sponsored visas (Subclass 482, 186)
Business and Global Talent visas (Subclass 188, 858)
Family and Partner visas (Subclass 820, 309, 300)

Joe is well-known for his straightforward communication and success supporting clients across China, Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and Australia. His experience includes both individual and corporate migration strategies.