Engagement & Fees
Structured legal advice. Defined scope. Evidence-based strategy.
Understanding Migration Agent Fees & Our Engagement Approach
Understanding migration agent fees is essential before engaging a registered migration agent or migration lawyer in Australia. At Zhijie Migration Law, our migration agent fees reflect structured legal analysis, not general advice or document checking. We operate within the framework of Australian migration law, legislative criteria, and evidentiary standards — providing clarity on risk profile, strategy, and next steps.
We do not provide “guarantees”. We provide clarity on risk profile, strategy, and next steps. Our fees are structured around professional time and the complexity of your matter, in accordance with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) standards for registered migration agents.
我们以法规框架与证据链为核心，提供结构化法律建议与策略。我们不承诺结果，但会清晰告知风险与可行路径。
Initial Legal Consultation
What it is
A structured 45–60 minute consultation to assess the legal framework, evidentiary risks, and strategic options relevant to your matter.
一次 45–60 分钟的结构化咨询，用于梳理法律框架、证据风险与下一步策略。
Migration Agent Fees for Initial Consultation
$440 (incl. GST)
This fee reflects legal analysis and professional time. It is not a general enquiry or document-checking session.
该费用对应法律分析与专业时间投入，不等同于”简单问答/随便看看材料”的咨询。
Consultation fees are non-refundable and do not constitute engagement for ongoing representation unless a separate written agreement is entered into.
What the Consultation Typically Covers
Legal framework
Identify key legislative criteria, policy considerations (where relevant), and decision-maker focus points.
Risk profile
Pinpoint major risk triggers (e.g., credibility, inconsistencies, PIC 4020/character concerns, sponsorship integrity).
Strategy & next steps
Provide a practical plan of action, timelines, and documentary priorities for the next stage.
注：若你已收到拒签信、s56/s57 通知或取消决定，请在预约时上传相关文件，以便咨询更有效率。
Scope of Engagement (If You Proceed)
Common inclusions
- Structured case strategy and risk mapping
- Evidence plan and document checklist tailored to the matter
- Preparation of written submissions where appropriate
- Lodgement support and Department correspondence (within scope)
- Tribunal (AAT) representation for review matters (if engaged)
Common exclusions
- Third-party charges (Department fees, medicals, police checks, translations, expert reports)
- Preparation of external expert evidence unless separately agreed
- Urgent out-of-hours work unless expressly agreed in writing
- Matters outside the agreed scope of work
如需继续委托，我们会在正式开始前提供明确的工作范围（scope）、费用结构及关键风险提示（不承诺结果）。
Before You Book
To maximise the value of your consultation, please prepare the following:
- A brief timeline of events (visa history / key dates)
- Any decision record, refusal/cancellation notice, or s56/s57 correspondence
- Key documents supporting your position (only the most relevant)
- Your preferred timeframe and urgency
If you are seeking a “quick guarantee” or advice without providing basic documentation, a structured consultation may not be suitable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Migration Agent Fees
Are migration agent fees regulated in Australia?
Yes. Migration agents registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) must adhere to the Code of Conduct, which includes obligations around charging fair and reasonable fees and providing clients with a written contract outlining costs before work commences.
What factors influence migration agent fees?
Migration agent fees vary depending on the complexity of your matter, the visa type, whether tribunal review is involved, and the professional time required. Complex refusal cases, sponsorship compliance matters, and AAT tribunal reviews typically require more work than straightforward visa applications.
Do migration agent fees include government charges?
No. Government visa application charges, health assessment fees, police check costs, and translation fees are third-party costs not included in professional migration agent fees. These are payable separately by the applicant.
Contact & Office Details
Office
Address: Suite 3, Level 6, 68 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA, Australia
Phone: 08 7073 1055
Email: info@zhijievisa.com
Credentials
Bo Li
Solicitor (No. 118298)
Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0853061)
Practice: Strategic migration law for complex refusal, sponsorship risk and tribunal review matters.
Entities
Zhijie Visa Pty Ltd
ABN: 89 167 335 257
Zhijie Conveyancer Pty Ltd
ABN: 47 642 530 489
Note: Engagement scope will be confirmed in writing before work commences.
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