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Australian Immigration Information

There are many considerations when to emigrating to Australia. To help you through this thought process, we provide an information pack that gets you started on your journey. You will receive:

An overview of life in Australia and why it is a great place to live
The different visa types that are available to those seeking to emigrate to Australia or visit
Building your “migration strategy” and how getting it right will ensure your success
The application process, common requirements and “golden rules”
Do It Yourself applications versus getting help from a qualified person. What you must consider
Typical costs and timeframes for getting your Australian visa
Next steps toward obtaining your Australian visa

As a licensed migration agency, Australian Immigration Lawyers have decades of experience and inside industry sourced knowledge.

We look forward to sharing our expertise with you.

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Austrian and German clients

German clients celebrating the grant of permanent residence obtained for them by Justin Rickard, 2007

Agents and Clients – Bangladesh

Justin Rickard meeting with agents and clients in Bangladesh, 2006

UK Client

Justin Rickard in his Dee Why Australia office 2004

First Clients Port Hedland 1992

Justin Rickard with his first clients, Chinese “boat people” in a refugee detention centre in Port Hedland, WA in 1992

rickard-teaching-immigration-law

Justin Rickard teaching Immigration Law to other lawyers and Migration Agents 2013

Cambodian Client – Phnomh Penh

Justin Rickard with a family of Cambodian clients, 2000

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Read our essential tips for successful Australian visa application and immigration, case studies, and the latest visa news from the Australian government.

Drastic Changes to 457 Visas Announced 18 April 2017

19 Apr 2017

Update (20th April 2017) - Justin Rickard was interviewed by the BBC World News service in London regarding the changes to the 457 and Citizenship rules discussed in this article. Listen to the interview below. The Australian Prime Minister made a shock announcement...

5 ways that migration lawyers use evidence to get your visa approved

22 Dec 2016

In criminal trials, the prosecution has to prove each element necessary to its case beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil trials, and in migration applications, on the other hand, a party has the burden only of proving affirmative contentions by a preponderance of the...

Federal Court Rules in Asylum Seekers’ Favour

20 Dec 2016

Asylum seekers who arrived in Australia by boat before the decision to deny Australian settlement to persons processed offshore have been given a reason to celebrate. A recent decision by the Federal Court has ruled that the Minister for Immigration, Peter Dutton, has...

Australian Immigration Lawyers took care of everything

I felt after the initial consultation that whilst as a registered and qualified immigration agent you would doubtless be able to follow the process and make the necessary submissions, I felt you more importantly had the “street smarts” to make things work when a case was not exactly a round peg round hole scenario. This was probably the most important factor, beyond simply taking the headache and stress away from me with my already full schedule. I am pretty sure I have been proven right about this!

- Steve, China

Now I know why we spend months looking for you...

“Thank you so much Justin... Now I know why we spend months looking for you. And why I felt finding agent is like looking for boyfriend!”

- J. Zhang, Specialist Entry Visa

Your submission to the Minister was excellent

Your submission to the Minister was excellent and we are trusting the right people take the time to read it and see the obvious injustice that has taken place. Thanks Justin keep doing all you are doing...

- Diane, on behalf of an Iranian Refugee

Good quality is worth its weight in gold

I have found the conversation with you very useful.... it is as we discussed: good quality is worth its weight in gold. Thanks again for your support.

- Margaretha, Skilled Migrant

We obtained a Bridging visa in 25% of the normal time

We obtained a Bridging visa B in 25% of the normal time and for double the length the client actually wanted and 5 days ahead of his desired departure date...

- Bruno, Bridging Visa Sponsor

Done thoroughly with full confidence and peace of mind

Having a great migration agent and attorney like yourself meant I could without being physically present in the Australia get all that needed to be done thoroughly with full confidence and peace of mind.

The Australian immigration process is a mine field and your guidance and assistance has been worth every penny. If I ever need more work done, you will definitely be on my speed dial. Thank you again for everything. Cheers.

- Sanjeeta Mackrani, family migrant

We were very touched by your genuine effort and your integrity

First of all I would like to thank you for coming down all the way to meet us even though you no longer had the need to attend to your initial appointments. We were very touched by your genuine effort and your integrity in keeping your word.

I have gone through the agreement and the other documents you presented to us in the file and needless to say we are more than happy with the services you yourself and your company have presented to us. I have the utmost confidence in your expertise and the way you work.

– Randall and Chen, Spouse Visa

We always have trust in you

As from the first day you accepted to be our lawyer, we always have trust in you… Sincerely we thank you for your advice and caring... Once again thank you for your understanding and usual support.

- Kathleen K, Mauritius

Thanking you again for the clear explanation

My whole family are very respectful to you for all support financially and legally provided to us… Thanking you again for the clear explanation below, you are really a great person. God bless you always. Warm regards

- Linsay K, Mauritius

I was so amazed by your creative mind and persistence

... I was so amazed by your creative mind and persistence, we look forward to working with you.

- Amy Zhu, China

About Australian Immigration Lawyers

Australian Immigration Lawyers have represented thousands of people in successful migration applications to the Australian Government since 1998. We devise successful visa strategies that work and look forward to discussing your case. Book a session today.