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Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers — Immigration Lawyers Profile

Merits and judicial review specialists with Melbourne and Sydney offices

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Founded

Not published

Years active

—

HQ

Melbourne

Offices

2

At a glance

Best for
Refusal appeals & AAT · Employer sponsorship · Skilled migration · Partner & family · Student visas
Practice type
Immigration law firm (RMAs + Australian legal practitioners)
Initial consultation
On enquiry
Skilled visa from
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Employer-sponsored from
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Partner visa from
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Payment plans
Not advertised
No Visa No Fee
No

Visa subclasses Farrell Rose handles

Subclass 100Subclass 186Subclass 189Subclass 190Subclass 309Subclass 482Subclass 485Subclass 491Subclass 494Subclass 500Subclass 801Subclass 820Subclass 858Subclass 866

Independent assessment

Farrell Rose is one of the few firms that treats review work as a headline practice area rather than a footnote, with a standalone judicial and merits review section covering the full escalation path from the Administrative Review Tribunal to the Federal Circuit Court, Federal Court and High Court — useful because most applicants do not understand that merits review and judicial review are different processes with different tests and deadlines. It also handles character issues, visa cancellations and protection visas, which are the fact patterns most likely to end up in court, and the two-city footprint means an in-person conference is realistic for the bulk of Australia's applicant population. The firm is partner-led and names its founders, which is more transparency than several competitors offer. Against that: no fees are published, no MARNs appear, the founding year is replaced with a vague 'over 19 years of experience' claim, and the Google reviews widget on the site renders as 'Average Rating 0 Star' with no count, so the social proof on display is effectively meaningless. The site offers an initial consultation to assess eligibility and recommend visa options but never states whether it is free or what it costs, so ask before booking — and do not assume an eligibility conversation is the same as an assessment of your prospects on review.

Recommended for

  • •Applicants weighing merits review at the ART versus judicial review
  • •Federal Circuit Court, Federal Court and High Court migration litigation
  • •Visa cancellation and character-related matters
  • •Melbourne or Sydney clients who want an in-person conference

Things to consider

  • •No fees or fixed pricing published
  • •No MARNs shown; founding year replaced with an 'over 19 years' claim
  • •Google reviews widget on site renders as 0 stars with no count — ignore it as proof
  • •Consultation cost is never stated on the site — confirm whether the initial consultation is free or paid, and whether it covers your prospects on review

Reviews across the web

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Why Farrell Rose stands out

  • Dedicated judicial and merits review practice line
  • Offices in both Melbourne and Sydney
  • Named partner-founders, Catherine Farrell and Bethany Rose
  • Covers protection visas, character issues and visa cancellations

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers MARA-registered?
Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers operates as an Australian immigration law firm; immigration assistance is provided by registered migration agents and Australian legal practitioners on staff. Verify the specific agent's MARN on the OMARA register before engaging.
How much does Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers charge?
Farrell Rose publishes initial consultation fees on enquiry. Visa application packages start from a quoted fee depending on stream and complexity.
What visas does Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers handle?
Farrell Rose specialises in Refusal appeals & AAT, Employer sponsorship, Skilled migration, Partner & family, Student visas. The firm regularly handles visa subclasses including 100, 186, 189, 190, 309, 482, 485, 491.
Where is Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers located?
Farrell Rose is headquartered in Melbourne and operates across Melbourne, Sydney.
How long has Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers been operating?
Farrell Rose does not publish an establishment year on its own website, so we do not state one. Ask the firm directly, or check the relevant state law society register for the individual practitioner's registration history.
What do Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers clients say in reviews?
Public review aggregates are limited; verification via direct consultation is recommended.

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