Migration Law

Migration Law
Immigration law is a highly specialised and ever-changing area of law. It is therefore vital that you are equipped with the most up to date information and legal advice in order to make the best decision for your situation.
Unlike other firms, we are multidisciplinary, which means we are able to incorporate knowledge of commercial and other factors and can provide advice which other firms cannot. We are also a licensed law practice, which means that unlike migration agents, we have a multifaceted understanding of other legal factors and can give you actual legal advice relating to migration law.
Our team of experts provides full-service migration services ranging from visa applications to administrative appeals. We do the hard work of keeping up with the latest updates on migration law so that you don’t have to.
Our practice areas include the following:

Working and Skilled Visas
- Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
- Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)
- Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa
- Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa

Business Visas
- Subclass 888 - Business Innovation and Investment (permanent) Visa
- Subclass 188 – Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) Visa
- Subclass 132 – Business Talent (permanent) Visa
- Subclass 891 – Investor Visa

Family & Partner Visas
- Subclass 820 801 – Partner Visa
- Subclass 300 – Prospective Marriage Visa
- Subclass 870 – Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
- Subclass 101 802 – Child Visa
- Subclass 103 – Parent Visa

Student Visas
- Subclass 500 – Student Visa
- Subclass 590 – Student Guardian Visa
- Subclass 407 – Training Visa

All other Visas, including:
- Bridging Visas
- Working Holiday Visas
- Visitor and Tourist Visas
Frequently Asked Questions
Firstly, we will reach out to you to gain a deeper understanding of your situation. Subsequently, we will assign a lawyer who will engage in a conversation with you, either through a phone call or an in-person meeting, in order to provide an initial assessment of your case. We will then explain your available options and advise you on the next steps you should take to solve your legal problem.
We take pride in having the fastest response times in the industry.
For every inquiry, we guarantee an initial response within 24 hours.
After the initial consultation, you will have a better idea of the timeline for the next steps required.
After we receive your initial inquiry, we will allocate a specialist lawyer in the relevant practice area to give you an initial assessment of the matter.
Due to the multidisciplinary nature of our firm, we can assign an expert lawyer to your matter no matter the type or the scale of your matter.
Alternatively, you can request to speak to a particular lawyer.
At Verge Legal we have a policy of making full disclosure of all estimated legal fees and disbursements right at the start of each matter.
By law, we are required to give you a comprehensive costs agreement and costs disclosure which will outline how are fees are charged. You can take comfort in the knowledge that there will be no hidden fees or surprises.
We offer fixed fees for certain matters such as conveyancing and transactional deals. For others such as litigation, we generally charge an hourly rate.
We work hard to ensure that our rates are competitive. You can discuss with us a mutually suitable fee arrangement.
Before you engage any lawyer you should check that they are listed on the Victorian Legal Services Board (VLSBC) Register of Lawyers.
You can rest assured in the knowledge that we are a fully accredited and insured incorporated law practice and all our lawyers hold current practising certificates.

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Get in Touch Today
If you require assistance, please contact us today. We pride ourselves on providing clear communication and no-nonsense legal advice. Our dedicated team will ensure that your case receives the attention it deserves.

Step 1
Contact us and let us know your legal problem.

Step 2
We will select the right lawyer based on practice area and expertise.

Step 3
You will be scheduled to meet with the best lawyer for your circumstances as soon as possible.

Step 4
Speak to our expert lawyer who will explain to you the relevant law and list the options available to you.