Migration Solutions vs Work Visa Lawyers
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 .
Migration Solutions
South Australia's largest migration consultancy
4.7338 reviews · birdeye
Visit website ↗Work Visa Lawyers
Adelaide immigration law firm built around skilled and employer-sponsored work visas
4.996 reviews · lawtap
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| Field | Migration Solutions | Work Visa Lawyers |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Offices | 2 location(s) | 1 location(s) |
| Practice type | Migration consultancy | Immigration law firm |
| MARN | On enquiry / firm-level | On enquiry / firm-level |
| Specialties | Skilled migration, Employer sponsorship, Business & investor, Partner & family | Skilled migration, Employer sponsorship, Partner & family, Business & investor, Refusal appeals & AAT |
| Visa subclasses | 189, 190, 491, 494, 482, 186, 188, 132 | 100, 101, 103, 124, 143, 155, 157, 186 |
| Aggregated rating | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Total reviews | 338 | 96 |
| Consultation fee | From $200 | Published fee schedule: standard appointment with a lawyer or registered agent AU$350; with principal lawyer Chris Johnston AU$440; complex matters AU$470/AU$550; urgent same-or-next-day AU$600/AU$650. Fixed service fees are published as 'from' rates (e.g. general skilled migration from AU$6,100, employer-sponsored from AU$2,750, citizenship from AU$3,200). |
| Skilled visa from | $3,000 | — |
| Employer-sponsored from | $4,200 | — |
| No Visa No Fee | No | No |
| Payment plans | Yes | Not advertised |
Which one is right for you?
Pick Migration Solutions if
South Australia's largest migration consultancy
- ✓Skilled-stream applicants targeting South Australia (190 or 491)
- ✓Adelaide DAMA applicants
- ✓Regional SA employer-sponsored cases
Pick Work Visa Lawyers if
Adelaide immigration law firm built around skilled and employer-sponsored work visas
- ✓National Innovation Visa and Global Talent candidates
- ✓Appeals, judicial review, and ministerial intervention matters needing a lawyer
- ✓Employer-sponsored and skilled applicants wanting a larger firm with specialist desks
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