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There are no hidden costs for our services as our fees are clearly set out in a cost agreement.

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From the first same-day response to the granting of your visa, you’ll have direct access to a migration lawyer.

Clear communication

Our experienced migration lawyers will give you regular updates and clear explanations of visa pathways.

Satisfaction guarantee

We offer a client satisfaction guarantee in relation to our visa application and migration lawyer services.

Installments available

3-6 month instalment options are available on some visa types and visa applications.

Australia’s largest independent migration law firm

can to make the process smooth and stress-free. We offer accurate and transparent advice tailored to you and your situation so you can make informed decisions. Our team of migration lawyers is adept at the law and strives to help overseas workers in federal court.

Whether you are working with an Australia migration agent or seeking legal advice, our firm ensures a seamless and professional experience throughout your journey.

Start your immigration process journey with us today.

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With decades of combined experience, our professional and caring team of migration lawyers can likely solve your migration problem. We understand that migration can be a challenging time and we do everything we can to make the process smooth and stress-free. We offer accurate and transparent advice tailored to you and your situation so you can make informed decisions. Our team of migration lawyers is adept at the law and strives to help overseas workers in federal court.

Whether you are working with an Australia migration agent or seeking legal advice, our firm ensures a seamless and professional experience throughout your journey.

Start your immigration process journey with us today.

Australian visas - what you need to know

Some of the most common types of visas for people looking to migrate to Australia:

Partner visas: These can include visas for your fiancé, married, or de-facto partner.
Family visas: These visas can include adoption, carer, dependent relative, and more.
Parent visas: The requirements for each parent visa type differ; there are key eligibility requirements that apply to all applicants.
Work and skilled visas: These can include temporary and permanent visas for both regional and metropolitan areas. These are online temporary visas.
Protection visas: These can allow you to stay in Australia if you fear returning to your home country.

Working with an experienced immigration lawyers in Australia can help you better understand which visa pathway is right for you.

Some of the most common types of visas for people looking to migrate to Australia:

Partner visas

These can include visas for your fiancé, married, or de-facto partner.

Family visas

These visas can include adoption, carer, dependent relative, and more.

Parent visas

The requirements for each parent visa type differ; there are key eligibility requirements that apply to all applicants.

Work and skilled visas

These can include temporary and permanent visas for both regional and metropolitan areas. These are online temporary visas.

Protection visas

These can allow you to stay in Australia if you fear returning to your home country.

Working with an experienced immigration lawyers in Australia can help you better understand which visa pathway is right for you.

1. Consultation and engagement

Organise a consultation time to speak with a reliable immigration lawyer in Australia. You can meet with us in person, via Zoom, or contact us on telephone to learn more about immigration law. Following this, we will send you paperwork that confirms our migration agents' engagement to represent you.

2. Preparation and support

An immigration agent or lawyer will prepare written submissions in support of your visa application. These will be based on your individual circumstances and supported by evidence where appropriate. Our documents are prepared by professionals adept at immigration law. We have also partnered with Australian Translation Services to translate all foreign language documents into Australian English to ensure a smooth process for applicants.

3. Submission and communication

We submit your application to the relevant body (Department of Home Affairs, courts, or the administrative appeals tribunal). We will continue to update you concerning the status of your application. Throughout this stage, our visa plan lawyers carefully review each step.

4. Representation and success

We will keep you informed about your application and notify you of the outcome. If you receive an unfavourable outcome and we can reapply, we will! We work closely with immigration lawyers to ensure the best resolution for you.
Having a skilled immigration lawyer in Australia on your side can make a significant difference in complex cases.

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Australian Migration Lawyers is Australia's largest independent migration law firm. We are here to help. Our services are delivered by a combined team of lawyers and registered professionals. When you come to us, you can consult an Australia migration agent or lawyer, ensuring a complete and reliable migration solution.

Here’s what we offer:

Excellent understanding of the types of evidence you need for a successful visa application.
Quality control processes, including comprehensive checklists developed by experienced lawyers.
Offshore and onshore assistance for all kinds of visas.
Skilled migration agents
Adept immigration lawyers
Deep understanding of immigration law

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Australian Visas: Know The Facts

Australia's migration program is set for 2026-27, and the numbers are confirmed with 185,000 permanent places available. What has not changed is the competition. This places a greater emphasis on professionally prepared, decision-ready applications.

The team at Australian Migration Lawyers works with applicants across every visa stream. Our lawyers bring legal expertise and migration experience to every file, building applications that are thorough, accurate, and decision-ready.

Permanent Migration Program Planning for 2026-27

The Government has confirmed the permanent Migration Program planning level for 2026-27 at 185,000 places, matching the prior year. Of these, 129,590 places have been prioritised for onshore applicants already in Australia, signalling a strong focus on retaining visa holders who are contributing to the workforce and community. If you are currently on a temporary visa in Australia, your options for a permanent residency pathway may be stronger than you think.

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1. Skilled Stream:

132,240 places, approximately 71% of the total program. The Skilled stream addresses critical labour shortages and remains the primary permanent pathway for workers in Australia. It includesThe government has allocated the majority of places to the Skilled stream to address essential skills shortages and enhance the productive capacity of the economy. It includes pathways such as:
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• Employer-Sponsored visas
• Skilled Independent visas
• State and Territory Nominated visas

2. Family Stream:

52,460 places, approximately 28% of the total program. The Family stream remains a significant allocation, covering partner visas and parent visas, reflecting the Government's ongoing commitment to family reunification.

3. Special Eligibility Stream:

300 places, reserved for specific circumstances including former residents returning to Australia.

The Future of Australia's Migration Program

Perry Q. Wood, Principal and Partner of Australian Migration Lawyers, is one of Australia's leading immigration lawyers and a regular commentator in The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian Financial Review, the South China Morning Post, and Mamamia.

"The confirmed 185,000 places for 2026-27 provides predictability, but applicants should not mistake stability for ease," says Mr Wood. "The Government has prioritised onshore applicants and signalled further reforms, including potential changes to the points test and expanded visa ballot systems. What that means in practice is that the bar for a successful application continues to rise. Only well-prepared, decision-ready submissions will have a strong prospect of success."

With 129,590 places directed toward onshore applicants and skilled migration accounting for the clear majority of the program, the 2026-27 year presents real opportunities for those who are ready. An experienced lawyer from the Australian Migration Lawyers team can assess your individual circumstances and help you build an application strategy aligned with the current program.

Call 1300 150 745 or book a consultation with our team today.

Australian Visas: Know The Facts

Permanent Migration Program Planning for 2026-27

The program is structured across three streams:

1. Skilled Stream:

2. Family Stream:

3. Special Eligibility Stream:

300 places, reserved for specific circumstances including former residents returning to Australia.

The Future of Australia's Migration Program

Partner visas

Partner visas grant spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents the right to reside in Australia.

Partner visas

Parent and family visas

Parent and family visas reunite parents and relatives with their Australian citizen or permanent resident family members.

Parent and family visas

Work and skilled visas

Work and skilled visas enable qualified professionals and tradespeople to live and work in Australia.

Work and skilled visas

Protection visas

Protection visas allow those eligible as refugees to seek asylum and live, study and work in Australia.

Protection visas

Appeals, cancellations & refusals

We assist with appeals, cancellations, and refusals to ensure your migration applications are reviewed and reconsidered.

Visa Appeals & Cancellations

What is the difference between a migration agent and a lawyer?

A lawyer must complete an accredited three-year law degree (or equivalent) and be entered into the role of a practitioner of a Supreme Court in Australia. Registration as a migration agent involves a shorter course followed by an examination.

It is important that you check that a migration agent is registered with the Office of Migration Agent’s Registration Authority. Unregistered migration agents should be reported through Border Watch online.

At our firm, both an immigration lawyer in Australia and a registered immigration agent support your application effectively.

What happens at the first consultation?

We will seek to understand your situation and wider circumstances. From this, we will be able to provide advice concerning your visa eligibility. We do not offer free consultations in relation to skilled visas.

Where are your offices?

We have access to an office network in each Australian state and territory. We can also meet with you virtually via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet—whichever you prefer. We also offer telephone consultations upon request.

What is the cost?

It will depend upon which visa you are applying for. We offer a set-price guarantee, so there are no hidden costs.

Can you make the process faster?

Internally within our firm, we act quickly. Our policy at Australian Migration Lawyers is to always submit a thorough application, with the aim of reducing requests for further information, which are often the cause of delays. Being experienced lawyers, we will advise you of the current trends relating to the processing times of the relevant decision-making body.

What is your success rate?

This depends on the type of visa. Being experienced lawyers, we are very good at what we do. What is important is that we understand all your circumstances so that we can explain to you what your options are.

How do I get permanent residency?

There are several pathways to permanent residency. These may or may not apply to you. Your lawyer would be pleased to discuss permanent residency with you.

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Deal directly with a lawyer

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Australian visas - what you need to know

Australian visas - what you need to know

Work and skilled visas

Protection visas

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2. Preparation and support

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Australian Visas: Know The Facts

Permanent Migration Program Planning for 2026-27

1. Skilled Stream:

2. Family Stream:

3. Special Eligibility Stream:

The Future of Australia's Migration Program

Australian Visas: Know The Facts

Permanent Migration Program Planning for 2026-27

1. Skilled Stream:

2. Family Stream:

3. Special Eligibility Stream:

The Future of Australia's Migration Program

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Partner visas

Parent and family visas

Work and skilled visas

Protection visas

Appeals, cancellations & refusals

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