Immigration Lawyer Melbourne

At Australian Migration Lawyers, we’ll discuss fees with you during the initial consultation so you know what is involved, and we can tailor a quote to your specific visa application. 

Temporary visa holders are able to buy property in Melbourne and other Australian cities. However:

• You will generally need to seek approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board and may be required to pay a fee (for example, the fee for a residential property and exemption certificate application is $15,100 for a property valued at between $75,000 and $1 million AUD).
• Some banking and financial requirements may be different for people on temporary visas compared to permanent residents. 

Some other key things to note include: 

• You can generally only buy and live in one established dwelling and must sell it within 3 months once it is no longer your primary residence
• You cannot buy an established dwelling as a holiday home, investment property, or with the purpose of renting it out (however, you can for new dwellings, subject to approval)
• You can purchase as many new dwellings as you receive approval for (in addition to an established dwelling that is your principal place of residence)
• Temporary visa holders can buy undeveloped land for residential living purposes, as long as they have approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), the development is finished no more than four years after the approval date, and the confirmation is submitted within 30 days of you receiving evidence of completion

If you’ve been nominated by the Victorian Government for a subclass 190 visa (the Skilled Nominated visa), you can live and work anywhere in Victoria for two years. After that time, you are able to work anywhere in Australia.

Some migration law firms charge initial consultation fees, which makes it hard to get advice before committing to their services. 

At Australian Migration Lawyers, we offer a free consultation (for some visa categories) to discuss your visa options and any other questions you have before providing an upfront fixed fee for ongoing services. If you are seeking a consultation where a fee applies, this can be deducted from your fixed price if you choose to engage us for the application or appeal process. You can visit us in our Melbourne office Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm.

Yes working with one is in your best interest. Working with a qualified immigration lawyer can help ensure your application meets all legal requirements and reduces the risk of refusal.

Yes. Immigration lawyers in Melbourne can assist with refusals, cancellations, and tribunal appeals under Australian migration law.

An immigration lawyer can provide legal advice, court representation, and assistance with complex cases.