Who Is the Best Online Migration Lawyer in Australia?

Can a migration lawyer handle my whole case online?

A migration lawyer can handle a whole partner visa case online, because the application itself is lodged electronically through ImmiAccount and the Department communicates by email. Consultations can take place by video, documents can be scanned or photographed clearly, and both partners can review drafts from anywhere. Our article on the partner visa online application explains how lodgement works in practice.

How do I know an online migration lawyer is genuine?

An online migration lawyer is genuine when their identity and qualifications can be checked away from their own website. Confirm that the lawyer appears on the register of practising lawyers kept by the regulator in their state or territory, that the firm gives a physical business address, and that the person advising you is named. Be cautious of anyone who only communicates through messaging apps or asks for payment before giving any written terms. Our guide on choosing Australian migration lawyers lists further checks.

Is online legal advice as good as meeting in person?

Online legal advice can be as thorough as an in-person meeting when the lawyer prepares properly and both partners take part. Video allows the lawyer to hear the history of the relationship from both people, ask follow-up questions and review documents on screen. For couples in different cities or countries, video is often the only practical way for both partners to attend the same meeting. Our article on the immigration lawyer consultation explains how to prepare.

What should an online migration lawyer put in writing?

An online migration lawyer should put the scope of work, the fee and the key advice in writing. Written advice lets both partners check what they were told and gives a clear record if questions arise later. The lawyer should also lodge Form 956 so the Department knows who represents the applicant, as our article on Form 956 and 956A explains. Fixed fees agreed in advance are covered in our article on fixed fee immigration lawyers.

Are there risks in using an online migration service?

The main risk in using an online migration service is dealing with a provider that is not a lawyer or registered migration agent at all. Only lawyers with a practising certificate and registered migration agents may lawfully give immigration assistance for a fee. Another risk is a service that fills in forms without advising on eligibility, which can lead to an invalid or refused application. Our article on partner visa application review shows what a proper review covers.

How does My Migration Lawyers work with clients online?

My Migration Lawyers is set up to work with clients online from start to finish. Every consultation takes place by video, both partners can join from different locations, documents are exchanged by email, and the firm's written advice and fixed fee agreement are sent before work begins. The firm, led by Principal Lawyer Weiwei Zhang, has its office at Level 1, 60 Martin Place, Sydney, and acts for couples throughout Australia and overseas. Couples can see how our partner visa lawyers handle each stage.