Immigration Law
Skilled visas, partner and family visas, employer sponsorship, refusals and appeals. ezylegal connects you with an immigration lawyer at a firm on our network, matched in minutes through our AI intake.
In short
Immigration law in Australia governs visas, sponsorship, citizenship and the right to enter, stay and work under the Migration Act 1958 and its regulations, administered by the Department of Home Affairs. ezylegal is an AI-first technology platform, not a law firm — it connects you with a lawyer at an independent firm on the ezylegal network who practises immigration law. In Australia, immigration assistance must be provided by a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner, so your matter is handled by that network firm, not by ezylegal.
How a Immigration lawyer on the network can help
Matched to a licensed Australian law firm on the ezylegal network, with fixed fees quoted upfront.
Skilled & Points-Tested Visas
Skilled Independent (189), Skilled Nominated (190) and Skilled Work Regional (491) applications, including EOIs, SkillSelect and points assessment through a network firm's registered practitioner.
Employer-Sponsored Visas
TSS 482 (Skills in Demand), Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS 186) and regional sponsorship — for both employers seeking to sponsor and workers being nominated.
Partner & Family Visas
Onshore partner visas (820/801), offshore partner visas (309/100), and other family stream visas, including relationship evidence and health and character requirements.
Student & Graduate Visas
Student visa (500) applications, Genuine Student assessments, and Temporary Graduate (485) pathways for those studying and working in Australia.
Refusals, Cancellations & Appeals
Visa refusals and cancellations, character (s501) matters, and merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART, which replaced the AAT) within strict deadlines.
Citizenship & Business Visas
Australian citizenship by conferment or descent, plus business, investor and innovation visa structuring — assessed and advised on by a lawyer at a network firm.
Technology from ezylegal. Legal work from a law firm on the network.
ezylegal is an AI-powered legal-technology platform — not a law firm. When you start a immigration law matter, our AI intake assistant captures the details and matches you to a licensed Australian law firm on the ezylegal network that practises immigration law. That firm gives the advice, does the legal work, and quotes you a fixed fee upfront.
Immigration law in Australia
Australian immigration law sits under the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, administered by the Department of Home Affairs. It governs who can enter, stay, work, study and settle in Australia, and which of the many visa subclasses fits your circumstances — from points-tested skilled visas and employer-sponsored work visas to partner, family, student, business and investor streams. Applications turn on detailed eligibility criteria, evidence, and health and character requirements, and small errors can lead to refusal.
Because the rules change often and outcomes matter so much, immigration assistance in Australia may only be provided by a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner. That safeguard is exactly why the right adviser makes a difference.
How ezylegal connects you with an immigration lawyer
ezylegal is an AI-first technology platform, not a law firm. When you start with us, our AI intake — Rachel — asks about your situation, works out what kind of visa or review your matter involves, and connects you with a lawyer at an independent firm on the ezylegal network who practises immigration law. That network firm advises you, prepares your application and deals with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf. ezylegal does not give legal or migration advice and does not represent you.
Where a matter fits a defined scope, fixed fees are quoted through our platform up front, so you can decide with the cost clear before you commit. Government charges payable to Home Affairs are separate.
Refusals, cancellations and appeals
If a visa has been refused or cancelled — including on character grounds under section 501 — you may have a right to seek merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), which replaced the former AAT. These deadlines are strict and frequently short, so acting quickly matters. A lawyer at a firm on the ezylegal network can confirm your review rights, prepare the application and represent you through the process.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer or a migration agent for my Australian visa? +
In Australia, immigration assistance can only be given by a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner. ezylegal is a technology platform, not a law firm — through our AI intake we connect you with a lawyer at an independent firm on the ezylegal network who is qualified to advise on and lodge your visa application.
Can ezylegal give me migration advice? +
No. ezylegal does not provide legal or migration advice and does not represent you. We are an AI-first platform that matches your matter to a lawyer at a firm on the ezylegal network. That network firm's registered practitioner reviews your circumstances, advises you and manages the application on your behalf.
My visa application was refused — can I appeal? +
Many visa refusals and cancellations can be reviewed on their merits by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), which replaced the AAT. Review deadlines are strict and often very short. A lawyer at a firm on the ezylegal network can advise whether you have review rights and act for you at the ART.
What is the difference between a temporary and permanent partner visa? +
A partner visa is usually granted in two stages: a temporary visa first (onshore subclass 820 or offshore 309), then a permanent visa (801 or 100) assessed later. Eligibility depends on your relationship evidence and meeting health and character rules. A network firm's lawyer can guide you through both stages.
Can a lawyer help if my visa was cancelled on character grounds (section 501)? +
Character cancellations and refusals under section 501 of the Migration Act are complex and time-critical. A lawyer at a firm on the ezylegal network who practises immigration law can review the notice, advise on revocation requests or review options, and act within the applicable deadlines. ezylegal itself does not provide this advice.
How much does an immigration lawyer cost through ezylegal? +
Where the matter suits a defined scope, fixed fees are quoted through our platform before you commit, so you know the cost up front. The network firm sets the scope and fee for your specific circumstances. Government application charges payable to the Department of Home Affairs are separate and additional.
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Tell us what's going on. Our AI assistant takes your details in minutes, and a lawyer at a law firm on the ezylegal network follows up with fixed-fee options.
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