An immigration lawyer can assess eligibility, identify legal and evidentiary risks, prepare applications and submissions, respond to Department requests and advise on refusals, cancellations, appeals and court review options.

Legal assistance can be particularly useful where the relationship evidence is limited or inconsistent, the couple has lived apart, there are previous relationships or visa issues, Schedule 3 criteria may apply, or the Department has requested further information.

The Subclass 820/801 pathway is generally the onshore partner visa process, while the Subclass 309/100 pathway is generally the offshore process. Eligibility and procedural requirements depend on the applicant’s location, visa history and circumstances. See our partner visa services.

Yes. The decision letter must be reviewed urgently because review rights and deadlines vary. Options may include an ART appeal, a new visa application, judicial review or another pathway, depending on the decision and your circumstances.

An ART appeal lawyer reviews the original decision, develops the case strategy, identifies relevant evidence, prepares submissions and assists with hearing preparation and representation.

Judicial review concerns legal error rather than a fresh reconsideration of the merits. A lawyer must assess the decision-making process, possible jurisdictional error and strict court time limits. See our judicial review page.

Yes. We assist with sponsor eligibility, nominations, labour market testing, salary and occupation issues, visa applications and permanent residence pathways under employer-sponsored programs.

We provide advice about skills assessments, points, expressions of interest, state nomination, regional eligibility and the visa application process for Subclasses 190 and 491.

Yes. Family law advice may cover divorce, separation under one roof, financial disclosure, asset and liability identification, superannuation, negotiations, consent orders and court proceedings where necessary.

We assist with parenting arrangements, parenting plans, consent orders, dispute resolution and court matters involving where children live, time with each parent, decision-making and safety concerns.

Separation can affect both immigration and family law rights. You may need advice about Department notification, sponsorship, family violence provisions, parenting, divorce, property settlement and alternative visa options.

Yes. Our protection visa work includes Subclass 866 applications, evidence, legal submissions, country information, complementary protection issues, refusals and review options.

Yes. Madhab Kharel is a Nepali Australian lawyer and speaks English, Nepali, Hindi and Urdu. Consultations for Hobart and Tasmanian clients can be conducted remotely.

Yes. Emigrate Lawyers assists Indian individuals, couples, families, students, skilled workers, sponsors and business clients. Hindi communication may be available through Madhab Kharel, subject to the needs and scheduling of the matter.

Emigrate Lawyers is Melbourne-based and assists clients across Hobart and Tasmania by video conference, telephone, email and secure document exchange. This page does not claim a physical Hobart office.

Where appropriate, the firm may offer a fixed professional fee for a defined scope of work. The scope, exclusions, government charges and payment terms should be confirmed in the costs agreement before work begins.

You can book online, call 1300 807 134 or email info@emigratelawyers.com.