Legal Costs
As lawyers, we are required under the Legal Profession Act 2004 (Vic) to enter into a costs agreement with you which sets out in detail exactly how you will be charged, and when you will be charged in relation to any matter
Our fees are carefully calculated. All matters vary and each case is carefully appraised by us to ensure that a lump sum amount is calculated which takes into account, the complexity of the case and the applicant's details and background. By treating each case as unique and Individual each client can be assured to receive the individual care and service required.
It is our practice to have all payments towards costs deposited into our Statutory trust account which is subject to annual audits. The full lump sum amount should be deposited into our trust account by the time all work on your matter is completed.
Immigration
Our legal costs per application vary depending on the complexity of a case and the number of applicants involved. We will always give you a quote for our legal costs before commencing a matter.
| Standard business sponsorship and one 457 application | $3,800 | - | $4,000 |
| Business Visas | $10,000 | - | $12,500 |
| Employer nomination and visa application | $3,800 | - | $4,000 |
| Partner visa | $3,500 | - | $4,000 |
| Skilled independent (overseas) | $3,000 | - | $3,800 |
| Skilled sponsored (overseas) | $3,500 | - | $4,000 |
| Graduate student independent | $2,750 | - | $3,000 |
| Graduate student skilled sponsored | $3,500 | - | $4,000 |
| Parent visa, family and child visa | $3,500 | - | $4,000 |
| MRT Appeal | $4,500 | - | $5,000 |
| Other (skills assessments, visit visas, etc ) hourly rate | $300 |
These fees are approximate and do not include disbursements such as government or assessing bodies fees. GST is not payable if payment is made by you and you are resident overseas.
DIMIA lodging fees can vary without notice. See form 990i at http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/990i.htm for current DIMIA fees.
Other fees such as DIMIA lodging fees, skills assessment fees, health examinations, police clearance fees and translation costs are the responsibility of the client.
Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) may be applicable for any applications made on shore.
The amount paid for a consultation in regards to immigration is recorded in our system and will be credited towards future lump sum legal costs when we are instructed to act for you in an appeal or a substantive visa application. This credit will only apply to the same matter covered in the initial consultation and only if the instructions for the substantive matter are received within 6 months of the initial consultation.
Conveyancing
| Purchases | $599.00 |
| Sales | $659.00 |
| Contract advice on purchases | $350.00 |
| Advice on Business & Residential leases | $350.00 |
General - Consultations & Advice
We charge for an initial consultation which usually takes place by appointment in our office, by e-mail or telephone.
The charges which are payable at the time of consultation are as follows;
| Appointment & Interview at our offices | $285.00 |
| By phone | $285.00 |
| eMail consultation Including a written report detailing any legal opinions |
$350.00 |
| Outside business hours consultation | $350.00 |