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Migration law · Australia

Visa, citizenship or sponsorship — get help from a registered lawyer.

Partner visas, skilled migration, AAT appeals, citizenship, employer sponsorship. We'll match you with up to three Australian migration lawyers near you.

✓ Practising certificate verified✓ Plain English✓ Free for you

How it works

Three steps. No charge to you.

  1. 01

    You tell us

    Your situation, the visa type, where you are. Takes a minute.

  2. 02

    We match

    Up to three verified migration lawyers near you. Verified credentials only.

  3. 03

    They contact you

    Usually same day. Most offer a free or low-cost first consultation. No obligation.

Practising certificate verifiedChecked against the state law society
Plain English explanationsMigration law is technical — your lawyer should not be
Free for consumersLawyers pay a fixed fee — never you

Get matched with a migration lawyer

We'll respond within one business day.

Note. Migration lawyers are registered with the relevant state law society. Some are also registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA). We match you only with lawyers — registered, with practising certificates we have verified.

General information only. Not legal advice. No lawyer–client relationship is formed by using this service.

Why Lawyer Reviews

Lawyers, not agents.Every one verified.

Migration is one of the most consequential areas of law — and one of the easiest to get wrong. We match you only with admitted Australian lawyers, never with unregistered "agents".

  • Practising certificates checked against the state register
  • MARA-registered status surfaced where also held
  • Plain-English explanations — many of our lawyers work with non-native English speakers daily
  • Editorial /best/ pages are never paid for
How we work →

Recently reviewed — Migration

A sample of migration lawyers whose verified clients have left reviews recently. Not a ranking.

AS

Migration · Sydney

Anjali Singh

Principal, Singh Migration Law

Verified
★★★★★4.962 reviews

Partner visa from refusal to grant after AAT review. Anjali kept us going through 18 months of stress. Worth every cent.

— Verified client · April 2026

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LC

Migration · Melbourne

Liu Chen

Director, Chen & Partners Migration

Verified
★★★★★4.838 reviews

Business innovation visa. Liu and her team handled the entire process. Bilingual, patient, technically excellent.

— Verified client · March 2026

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JN

Migration · Brisbane

James Nguyen

Senior Associate, Nguyen Migration Lawyers

Verified
★★★★★4.729 reviews

Visa cancellation appeal. James was direct about the odds and won. Strategic and unflappable in tribunal.

— Verified client · April 2026

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Frequently asked

What people in your position usually ask first.

Lawyer or migration agent — what's the difference?

Both can lodge visa applications. Lawyers have an LLB / Juris Doctor and are admitted to practise law in Australia. Migration agents are registered with MARA but don't need a law degree. For complex matters (refusals, AAT appeals, ministerial intervention, sponsorship disputes), a lawyer is usually the better choice because they can give legal advice and represent you in higher tribunals.

What does a migration lawyer cost?

Fees vary widely: a simple partner visa might be A$3,000–A$8,000 in professional fees; complex AAT appeals A$8,000–A$25,000+; business and investor visas A$15,000–A$50,000+. Department of Home Affairs application fees are separate and can add A$1,000–A$10,000+. Always ask for the costs agreement in writing.

What if my visa is about to expire?

Tell us in the form — we prioritise urgent matters. Generally, you must apply for a new visa before your current one expires, or apply for a bridging visa. Going overstaying can lead to a 3-year exclusion. Speak to a lawyer urgently.

Can I appeal a visa refusal?

Most visa refusals can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal (the AAT/ART). Strict time limits apply — usually 21 days from the decision letter. The matched lawyer will assess whether an appeal is worth pursuing.

Are you a law firm?

No. Lawyer Reviews is an independent publication. We are not a law firm and don't give legal or migration advice.

What does it cost me?

Nothing. We don't charge consumers. Lawyers pay us a fixed enquiry fee — identical for every lawyer in the practice.

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