About Kris Ahn is the Founder and Principal Lawyer of Kris Ahn Lawyers and an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law. With extensive experience in all areas of Australian immigration law, he specialises in complex cases involving unlawful non-citizens, visa refusals, and cancellations. Fluent in English and Korean, Kris is dedicated to clear communication and transparency, ensuring his clients fully understand their legal options. Coming from a migrant background, he has personally experienced the challenges of the merits review process (formerly MRT, now ART) and Ministerial Intervention. This personal journey fuels his strategic approach, allowing him to develop strong, persuasive cases tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. Recognised for his problem-solving skills and ability to find alternative solutions, Kris is committed to delivering high-quality legal representation. His passion for mentorship and innovation continues to shape the field of immigration law, ensuring clients receive expert guidance at every stage of their journey. Journey Kris’s career in immigration law started even before completing his law degree, when he took on his first legal role at a migration agency in Sydney. With a double degree in Law and Business (Finance), he was admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales in 2011 and has since worked across multiple jurisdictions, including Western Australia and Queensland. Quickly gaining recognition, Kris led a team of migration agents and solicitors, successfully establishing and managing a Sydney office for his previous firm as Director. In 2016, he became an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, making history as the youngest specialist in Australia and the first of Korean descent to achieve this distinction. In pursuit of excellence and client-focused service, Kris founded Crux Migration in 2017, which later merged with another firm in 2019. In 2022, he established Kris Ahn Lawyers, reinforcing his commitment to professionalism, transparency, and delivering outstanding legal outcomes.
Managing Director
Kris Ahn Lawyers
Jun 2022 - Present • 4 years 5 months
Solicitor Director
Agape Henry Crux
Apr 2019 - May 2022 • 3 years 1 month
Managing Director
Crux Migration
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 • 4 years 11 months
Solicitor Director
No Borders Law Group
Jan 2015 - Feb 2017 • 2 years 1 month
Senior Lawyer
No Borders Law Group
Jun 2012 - Jan 2015 • 2 years 7 months
Solicitor
Garry Seo & Associates
Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 • 1 year 3 months
Migration Coordinator/ Administrator
Evergreen Immigration
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 • 11 months
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Business, Finance
University of Technology Sydney
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
