Free consultation with a Gold Coast immigration lawyer what Australian Migration Lawyers states

What is confirmed about the free consultation?

The offer is real but conditional. Australian Migration Lawyers states the following as at 19 October 2026.

• Offer. A free initial consultation that depends on your situation. The session reviews your circumstances, assesses eligibility and discusses your options.
• Conditions. Its terms limit the offer to onshore protection visas, family visas and character-related matters under section 501 of the Migration Act. The firm qualifies each request first, and availability depends on its lawyers. The offer can be suspended or a waitlist used. Requests must be made with a genuine intention to consider engaging the firm, not only to get free information.

For other matters, the terms state that the offer is not available unless specifically advertised. Ask the firm whether your matter qualifies.

How is a consultation requested?

1. Enquire.

   Send the enquiry through this site.

2. Check the conditions.

   Ask the firm to confirm whether your matter qualifies.

3. Arrange.

   Confirm appointment arrangements.

Sending an enquiry does not confirm an appointment. The firm lists an appointment-only office at 50 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise.

How much does a Gold Coast migration lawyer cost?

A partner visa with Australian Migration Lawyers usually costs $14,000 plus GST. The firm states a fixed fee for the vast majority of standard applications and appeals, with a written quote upfront.

The firm rows below are what Australian Migration Lawyers states, as at 19 October 2026.

Charge	What is stated	Confirm before you commit
Free consultation	Initial consultation for protection, family and section 501 matters, after qualification	Whether your matter qualifies
Fixed fee	Stated for the vast majority of standard applications and appeals. A partner visa usually costs $14,000 plus GST	What the quote covers
Milestone billing	Listed as a professional-fee structure	Which stages trigger payment
Appeals and tribunal work	Fixed fee or hourly, depending on complexity	Which applies to your matter
Instalments	3 to 6 monthly, in some cases and on selected visa types	Whether you qualify
Disbursements	Biometrics, police checks, skills assessments, translations, medical examinations and tribunal filing fees, paid directly or through the firm's trust account	The amount of each
Government visa application charges	Set by Home Affairs. The firm states they are non-refundable whether the visa is granted or refused	The charge for your visa

Are government charges included?

No. They are separate from legal fees. Home Affairs publishes the prices: see Home Affairs visa prices.

What costs must be disclosed?

For a Queensland law practice, the Queensland Legal Services Commission on costs disclosure lists:

• the legal services to be provided
• how the costs are calculated
• an estimate, or range, of total legal costs where reasonably practicable
• disbursements

Disclosure must happen as soon as practicable after the practice is retained, and continues if costs change. The firm states that it gives a Costs Agreement and Disclosure Statement before substantive work starts.

What is behind this Gold Coast recommendation?

This guide recommends Australian Migration Lawyers because of the facts it states about its own practice, set out with dates on the best immigration lawyer Gold Coast page. It ranks no other firm.