One Migrant
One Tree
We make a difference

Migration with meaning. A life designed with intention.

As a Registered Migration Agent in Australia, I support both Japanese talent and Australian employers through every stage — from recruitment to visa pathway planning.

Grounded in real-world experience across both countries, First Tree creates migration pathways that leave lasting meaning for employers, for workers, and for this land.

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by First Tree

JA Migration Pathways

Migration support that connects Japan and Australia.

JA Migration Pathways is the migration-support service provided by First Tree.
We help Japanese talent bring their skills and experience into the Australian workforce and visa system — supporting every step in between, from preparation and documentation to coordination with employers.

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Visa

Two forms of support,
one integrated design

Successful migration requires preparation from both sides — the employer and the individual.

At First Tree, we design visa pathways by understanding both perspectives.
Whether you begin from the employer side or the individual side, we map the entire process with a unified, end-to-end approach.

For Businesses
Workforce strategy
for growth

In Australia, where labour costs are more than double those in Japan, building teams with skilled professionals — especially in roles that cannot be automated — is essential for long-term success.

Alongside local hiring, designing pathways to bring in skilled workers from overseas is a critical part of a sustainable workforce strategy.

As an advisory migration agent for small business owners, First Tree applies immigration law accurately and supports the visa strategy that underpins your talent acquisition.

Sponsorship preparation Visa pathway selection Document planning and structuring Ongoing advisory support
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For Individuals
Finding the visa pathway
that truly fits you

You may be aiming for permanent residency, looking for visa options without age limits, or recovering from a refusal — life rarely goes exactly as planned.

Migration law changes frequently, and information shared on social media is often outdated or incomplete.

First Tree provides clear, jargon-free explanations of the entire process and supports you from preparation to lodgement and post-lodgement follow-through.

Visa pathway consultation Strategy planning Application preparation and lodgement ART review support
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Recruitment

Skilled talent from
Japan to your workplace

We work with partner schools and recruitment agencies in Japan to source and screen skilled candidates before they arrive in Australia.

Whether you are hiring future talent through the Training Visa or bringing in experienced professionals through employer-sponsored visas, we collaborate with the right partners for each pathway — developing talent or securing immediate capability.

Partners

Our Japan-side talent network

Recruitment Agency

Japares Recruit (Fukuoka)

Specialist agency for sushi chefs and washoku chefs

A specialist agency for Japanese cuisine professionals. With a strong pool of chefs with 3+ years of experience and a track record of placements across 28 countries and 600 restaurants, Japares Recruit is our exclusive partner for the Australian market. We introduce highly skilled, work-ready chefs through employer-sponsored visa pathways.

Training School

Tokyo Sushi Academy (Tokyo)

Japan's first sushi chef training school

Japan’s first professional sushi-chef training school. With over 5,800 graduates, Tokyo Sushi Academy is the industry’s leading training institution. We introduce high-potential graduates through the Training Visa pathway — allowing employers to train them on site while assessing their skills, attitude, and long‑term fit.

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Philosophy

One Migration
Creates Meaning

A visa is a tool. Migration is the goal.

At First Tree, our work goes far beyond visa approval. Before any application, we clarify the conditions required for success and create a shared understanding so everyone involved can move with confidence. We design not only the application, but the life that follows — work, stability, and long-term settlement.

One Migrant One Tree — For every migration we support, we plant one tree. This is not a slogan, but a decision-making principle — a way to turn our philosophy into continuous, tangible action.

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Our Principles

What we value

Clarify conditions before the process begins

Before asking “Can we apply?”, we ask “Will this succeed?”. By identifying the key issues first, we create a pathway with no unnecessary backtracking.

Never separate employment from migration

Sponsorship and hiring strategy are inseparable. We address operational realities and regulatory requirements at the same time.

Create clarity for everyone involved

We define who prepares what, and by when. Roles are clearly divided between the employer, the applicant, and external specialists.

Design with long-term settlement in mind

A work visa is only the starting point. We plan backward from renewal, permanent residency, and family pathways — integrating them into the very first design.

About

A path that lasts,
not just the shortest route

First Tree is a migration practice founded by Yuri Tazunoki, a Registered Migration Agent in Australia.

Her background spans corporate roles and sales in Japan, and business development and hospitality-industry engagement in Australia — experiences that ultimately led her to the field of migration law.

Understanding migration requires more than knowing the rules. It means considering the workplace, the realities of daily life, and the choices that shape the future.

That is why First Tree supports not only visa outcomes, but also business viability and life design — treating them as inseparable parts of a successful migration.

Representative
Yuri Tazunoki
Managing Director
JA Migration Pathways by First Tree Pty Ltd
  • Registered migration agent（MARN: 2619234）
  • Marketing agency director · hospitality business support
  • Founder, Washoku Lovers
  • Vice President, Washoku Oceania Network
Let's Begin

Let's Begin With Design,
Not Just With Decisions

Consultation is not about reaching a conclusion — it is about starting the design.

First Tree treats employment and visas not as paperwork alone, but as design for workplaces and lives that keep moving. Before we talk applications, we clarify where you are and what conditions apply — then, if needed, we decide the next step together.

In an initial consultation, we typically cover:

  • Your current situation (employer or worker) and the conditions that apply
  • An overview of the process — information needed, timing, and next actions
  • What First Tree can support and how roles are divided (including external partners where needed)
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※ A consultation does not commit you to an engagement or application.
※ Depending on your situation, we explain our scope and recommend the best way forward.