Brightstone vs Hope Immigration

Side-by-side comparison of two Australian migration agents on the fields that matter most when choosing representation: review volume and rating, MARA registration, specialties, visa subclasses handled, fee structure and location. Updated .

Brightstone Migration

Martin Place migration practice inside a multi-disciplinary law firm

5.085 reviews · birdeye
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Hope Immigration Lawyers & Migration Agents

Sydney CBD immigration lawyer with a AU$100 initial consultation

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Side-by-side comparison

FieldBrightstoneHope Immigration
FoundedNot publishedNot published
HeadquartersSydneySydney
Offices3 location(s)1 location(s)
Practice typeImmigration law firmImmigration law firm
MARNOn enquiry / firm-levelOn enquiry / firm-level
SpecialtiesRefusal appeals & AAT, Partner & family, Business & investor, Employer sponsorship, Visitor visas, GeneralistPartner & family, Skilled migration, Student visas, Employer sponsorship, Refusal appeals & AAT, Generalist
Visa subclasses600, 601, 651, 820, 801, 103, 143, 173820, 801, 309, 100, 300, 189, 190, 491
Aggregated rating5.0
Total reviews850
Consultation feeAU$400 + GST for a 45–60 minute sessionAU$100 (advertised as a discounted rate) with an immigration lawyer
Skilled visa from
Employer-sponsored from
No Visa No FeeNoNo
Payment plansNot advertisedNot advertised

Which one is right for you?

Pick Brightstone if

Martin Place migration practice inside a multi-disciplinary law firm

  • Visa refusals, cancellations, and character or health requirement cases
  • Applicants who want to know the consultation price before booking
  • Clients who prefer a law firm with a physical Sydney CBD office
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Pick Hope Immigration if

Sydney CBD immigration lawyer with a AU$100 initial consultation

  • Parent, carer and remaining-relative family visa applicants
  • Applicants who want a cheap, concrete first consultation before committing
  • People wanting direct access to the lawyer rather than a case manager
Read the full Hope Immigration review →

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