PAX Migration 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 .
PAX Migration
Fifteen registered agents plus an in-house lawyer, in central Adelaide
4.9315 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 | PAX Migration | Work Visa Lawyers |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Offices | 1 location(s) | 1 location(s) |
| Practice type | Migration consultancy | Immigration law firm |
| MARN | 1460971 | On enquiry / firm-level |
| Specialties | Skilled migration, Partner & family, Business & investor, Employer sponsorship, Refusal appeals & AAT, Generalist | Skilled migration, Employer sponsorship, Partner & family, Business & investor, Refusal appeals & AAT |
| Visa subclasses | 100, 132, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191 | 100, 101, 103, 124, 143, 155, 157, 186 |
| Aggregated rating | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Total reviews | 315 | 96 |
| Consultation fee | On enquiry | 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 | — | — |
| Employer-sponsored from | — | — |
| No Visa No Fee | No | No |
| Payment plans | Not advertised | Not advertised |
Which one is right for you?
Pick PAX Migration if
Fifteen registered agents plus an in-house lawyer, in central Adelaide
- ✓South Australian 190/491 state-nomination applicants
- ✓Complex partner and business cases wanting agent plus lawyer under one roof
- ✓Applicants who want to meet their agent in person in central Adelaide
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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