Matter assessment · Migration · 3 minutes

Tell us about your migration matter.

Five questions. You’ll get the visa pathway, an indicative cost and time range, and a match with the right migration lawyer or registered migration agent.

General information about Australian migration. Not legal advice. Department fees, processing times, and policy change frequently — confirm current status before lodging.

Step 1 of 5

What visa or matter?

Visa category determines the lodgement pathway and the Department charge.

Onshore or offshore?

Affects which subclass applies and processing timelines.

What stage?

Affects urgency and what the lawyer needs to do first.

Any complicating factors?

These factors substantially change the application strategy.

How time-sensitive?

Determines pathway choices and which lawyer to engage.

Choose an option to continue.

Your matter assessment · Migration

Indicative assessment for matters with your facts.

Visa

Cost range

Processing time

Your matter looks like this.

The legal framework that applies.

Indicative cost & pathway.

Cost range

Pathway

The lawyer to look for.

Questions to ask in the first consultation.

Most migration lawyers and RMAs offer a brief initial consultation. Use these questions to assess fit.

Match me with a migration lawyer.

Verified migration specialists in your state. Free for you.

Find a lawyer near me

About this assessment.

This tool gives general information about Australian migration matters. It is not legal advice and cannot account for the specific facts of your matter. Only an admitted lawyer with a current practising certificate can advise on your matter.

Last reviewed 19 May 2026. Methodology: our methodology.