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We make a charge for an initial consultation, and if clients decide to engage our services we will almost always work on a fixed fee basis. The fees will depend upon the type of visa, number of dependents to be included and any special requirements specific to the applicants situation. The fee
will be confirmed in the Client Agreement, and will cover all work up to and including visa lodgement. Any standard requests or queries received from the department of home affairs during the processing period will also be addressed without further charge. Extra charges may be incurred if new circumstances arise during the processing period requiring unforeseen work eg development of a medical condition, or a new police conviction etc.

Australia takes character assessment of visa applicants very seriously, and you should advise us immediately if you have a police conviction no matter how long ago or how minor. Except in cases involving a custodial sentence it can be possible to obtain a successful visa outcome, as long as the matter is addressed sufficiently to satisfy concerns regarding character.

All permanent visa applications require all applicants to undergo a prescribed range of medical checks, and all applicants are required to pass the medicals. In some cases it may be possible to obtain a waiver of the health requirement if an applicant is unable to meet the standard. In some cases temporary visa applicants may be required to undergo medicals depending on their country of passport or time spent previously in countries which are deemed high risk for TB.

This depends on each person’s personal situation and their eligibility for certain pathways. Whilst some visa programs eg skilled migration may be the quickest pathway for some, it is not suitable for everyone. We will always endeavour to identify a long term pathway for all clients that are interested in this option, but no two cases are the same.

The government indicates a range of processing times for each visa type which give a broad indication of the timeline. This can vary dramatically depending on visa type, ranging from a couple of days to 20+ years. Ensuring that your application is fully compliant with the legislation relevant to your visa class, and that all supporting documents are provided in good time will significantly assist with a faster and smoother processing process.

There is absolutely no requirement to use a migration agent, and many applicants are confident to manage the process themselves. However, visa applications can vary in complexity and also cost and applicants often feel more confident employing the services of a professional to help them navigate the often complicated migration legislation to avoid making expensive and potentially life-changing mistakes.

If you realise that your visa has expired whilst you are in Australia and you become unlawful you should seek assistance immediately to rectify your situation. Whilst visa options are limited when unlawful, the opportunities to remain are greater if you attempt to resolve your migration status within 28 days of the initial visa expiry date. We would strongly advise contacting a migration professional at the earliest opportunity to obtain advice in this complicated situation.

It is not possible for an existing visa to be extended, but it may be possible to re-apply for another visa of the same or a different type to allow you to remain longer in Australia. To avoid becoming unlawful as mentioned above, we recommend seeking migration advice in good time prior to visa expiry to identify the most appropriate new application.

Most visas will allow you to include your partner and children in the initial visa application, or to add them in to the application whilst it is being processed. In some cases it is possible to add dependents to a visa post-grant.

Applicants for some visa programs including students, skilled migration and employer sponsored visas require a specific level of English ability which may be met via taking an approved English test, evidence of acceptable study in English or a passport from specified countries.