Frequently Asked Questions

How can you provide services for free?
Welch Law is sponsored, so we can offer the services on this site for free.

What does australia-immigration.net do?

• This site contains FREE information on many different visas
  
• This site offers FREE Case Assessments so your chance to migrate to Australia can be determined quickly
  
• We can refer you to professional assistance (to one of the specialist Australian Immigration Lawyers on our Panel) and your application prepared in such a way that it will be decided as soon as possible with the best chance of success.
  
• If you want to save money, we can help you prepare your own application, just complete one of the forms on the "Will I Qualify?" page.
  

What does migrating to Australia cost?
(all prices are listed in Australian Dollars)

Australian Government application charges

Temporary visas

Independent migration

Family Migration

*The Australian Government may alter its fees without notice.

Specialist Australia Immigration Lawyer Fees  

If you want professional help with your case, we can refer you to Specialist Immigration Lawyers on our Panel who will provide you with a first quality service at a reasonable price. The fees of some migration agents are too high. You need a fair deal and a good service. Be careful of agents offering very low fees - you may not get the service you deserve. Here is a guide to what you should pay for professional help.

Independent migration

Business, Investor, Senior Executive migration

Family, Spouse migration

Employer Sponsored Visas

Temporary residence

Retirement Visa

All amounts in Australian Dollars (AUD)

 

Other costs you are likely to incur in making an application for a visa to Australia are:

• Medical examinations,
  
• police clearance certificates,
  
• document translation costs,
  
• certified copies of documents

These costs will vary from case to case.

Would I qualify? Or, would my friend?

To find out, please read the free information on this site. At the bottom of each page of visa information is an invitation to complete a FREE Case Assessment for a free assessment of your case or your friend's case.

Should I pay for professional help?
That is your choice.

• If you feel confident that you can prepare your own application, you may. We will help you complete one of the forms on our "Will I Qualify?" page.
  
• There are three reasons people choose to have their application prepared by a professional immigration lawyer:

• Skills and knowledge: We refer people to Specialist Immigration Lawyers who are Australian Registered Migration Agents. These experts had to pass an exam to prove to the Australian Government that t hey had a detailed working knowledge of Australia's im migration laws. They are also members of the Migration Institute of Australia. All members of this professional institute are bound by an ethical code of conduct which means they will:
  • give you first class service.
  • prepare your application as quickly and effectively as possible
  • give your application so that it has the maximum possible chance of success
  • not overcharge you
  • not give you false hopes
• Service attitude: We have carefully selected the lawyers on our Panel. We want you to be so satisfied with the service you receive that you will recommend us to your friends.
• Range of services: Our Panel lawyers provide a full range of migration and legal services. We specialize in moving business people and families to Australia, obtaining your visa, helping you with your settlement needs in Australia and assisting you to set up your new lives and business in Australia.
  
  

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