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Adelaide immigration law firm built around skilled and employer-sponsored work visas

4.996 reviews across 1 sources
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Founded

2011

Years active

15+

HQ

Adelaide

Offices

1

At a glance

Best for
Skilled migration · Employer sponsorship · Partner & family · Business & investor · Refusal appeals & AAT
Practice type
Immigration law firm (RMAs + Australian legal practitioners)
Initial consultation
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).
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Payment plans
Not advertised
No Visa No Fee
No

Visa subclasses Work Visa Lawyers handles

Subclass 100Subclass 101Subclass 103Subclass 124Subclass 143Subclass 155Subclass 157Subclass 186Subclass 187Subclass 189Subclass 190Subclass 191Subclass 300Subclass 309Subclass 400Subclass 407Subclass 408Subclass 457Subclass 482Subclass 485Subclass 489Subclass 491Subclass 494Subclass 500Subclass 801Subclass 802Subclass 820Subclass 858Subclass 866Subclass 870Subclass 887

Independent assessment

This is the most substantial dedicated immigration law firm we verified in South Australia, and the structure tells you where its strengths lie — separate general skilled migration, legal, and business visa teams rather than one generalist pool. Founded in 2011, with a principal who has practised immigration law since 2006, it sits at the lawyer end of the market, which matters for appeals, judicial review, and ministerial intervention where a registered agent alone cannot act. The firm has moved early on the National Innovation Visa and Global Talent stream and runs free assessment forms for both, so high-calibre professionals and researchers are a clear target segment. It is also one of the few firms at this level to publish a real fee schedule — six consultation tiers and 'from' prices on most visa types — which lets you compare before booking rather than after. The trade-off is that no individual MARNs are published and team credentials are described only generically as South Australian practising certificates, so applicants who want to verify a specific person on the OMARA register will need to ask. Its size also means you may not deal with the founder directly, and his time is priced higher when you do.

Recommended for

  • •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

Things to consider

  • •No individual MARNs published — you must ask which registered agent or lawyer handles your file
  • •Fixed service fees are published only as 'from' rates, so the quoted total will depend on complexity
  • •Large team means the founder is unlikely to run your matter personally, and his consultations cost more
  • •Located in Hindmarsh rather than the Adelaide CBD

Reviews across the web

We aggregate review counts and averages from the platforms where Work Visa Lawyers maintains a public profile. Full review text remains on the source platform.

lawtap

4.9· 96 reviews

Why Work Visa Lawyers stands out

  • Founded 2011; principal Chris Johnston has practised immigration law since 2006
  • Eighteen team members across skilled, legal, and business visa desks
  • Publishes a full fee schedule — consultations from AU$350, fixed service fees from AU$2,750
  • Free National Innovation Visa and Global Talent assessment forms
  • Full legal capability for ART appeals, judicial review, and ministerial intervention

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Frequently asked questions

Is Work Visa Lawyers MARA-registered?
Work Visa 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 Work Visa Lawyers charge?
Work Visa Lawyers charges 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). for an initial consultation. Visa application packages start from a quoted fee depending on stream and complexity.
What visas does Work Visa Lawyers handle?
Work Visa Lawyers specialises in Skilled migration, Employer sponsorship, Partner & family, Business & investor, Refusal appeals & AAT. The firm regularly handles visa subclasses including 100, 101, 103, 124, 143, 155, 157, 186.
Where is Work Visa Lawyers located?
Work Visa Lawyers is headquartered in Adelaide and operates across Adelaide.
How long has Work Visa Lawyers been operating?
Work Visa Lawyers was founded in 2011, giving the firm a 15-year operating record.
What do Work Visa Lawyers clients say in reviews?
4.9 stars from 96 reviews on lawtap

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