Expert Migration & Legal Advice in Melbourne
276+ five-star reviews, 99.5% success rate
Immigration Lawyer Melbourne
Augustine & Co. delivers trusted legal representation for every Australian visa.
276+ five-star reviews, 99.5% visa success rate, since 2019.
276+ 5★ Google Reviews | 99.5% Visa Success Rate | 90% Success at the ART




Trusted Migration & Legal Advice
Augustine & Co. is a specialist Melbourne immigration law firm handling every category of Australian visa, from straightforward partner and skilled applications to contested tribunal appeals and Federal Court proceedings.
We’re admitted legal practitioners, not migration agents, which means legally privileged communications, higher professional standards, and the ability to represent you in court if your matter escalates. Since 2019, we’ve guided over 1,000 clients through the Australian visa system with clarity, care, and outcomes we can stand behind.
Why Melbourne Chooses Augustine & Co. as Their Immigration Lawyer
Choosing the right immigration lawyer in Melbourne can be the difference between a straightforward visa grant and years of delays or refusals. At Augustine & Co., we’re not migration agents, we’re admitted Australian lawyers who represent Melbourne clients before the Department of Home Affairs, the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Our Melbourne CBD office has been the starting point for over 1,000 successful visa journeys.
Our team brings together years of experience in Australian immigration law with a genuine commitment to understanding your individual goals. Whether you’re applying for a visa, exploring permanent residency, or managing a complex situation, we offer clear, strategic guidance every step of the way.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Lawyers, Not Migration Agents: We’re admitted legal practitioners regulated by the Victorian Legal Services Board, with the ability to represent you in Federal Court.
- Melbourne-Based, Australia-Wide: Our Melbourne CBD office serves clients face-to-face, while our digital portal supports clients across Victoria and Australia.
- 276+ Verified Google Reviews: One of Melbourne’s most-reviewed immigration law firms, every review from a real client.
- Complex Cases Are Our Specialty: Refusals, appeals, character issues, health waivers, 90% success rate at the ART.
- People Who Care: Friendly, honest, and highly professional – we’re here to support you, not just represent you.
What Melbourne Clients Say About Us

Our sincere thanks to Augustine and Co.!!
Year is 2021 and Calvin and his amazing team helped me obtain my permanent residency, acquiring their service has been one of the best best decision I have made in my life. And I'm definitely using their services again for my citizenship. Thank Augustine and Co.
I highly recommend their services! Thank you so much once again!

Experienced & Dedicated
Augustine & Co. Melbourne immigration lawyers have a proven track record on even the most complex Australian visa matters.
Excellent Client Reviews
Our clients consistently rate us 5-stars for our professionalism, quality representation, value, and responsiveness.
Open & Honest Communication
Our team of immigration lawyers answer all of our clients’ questions transparently and make sure they are never left in the dark.
Immigration Legal Services We Offer in Melbourne
Family & Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801, 309/100)
Australian Family & Partner Visa options allow foreign de facto partners or spouses, children, and immediate family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to reunite and live in Australia.
Skilled Migration (Subclass 189, 190, 491)
From skills assessment through EOI, invitation, and lodgement, we guide Melbourne-based professionals through the points-tested pathway to Australian PR, including Victoria 190 state nomination.
Business & Investment Visas
National Innovation Visa, Business Innovation and Investment Program, we advise Melbourne-based entrepreneurs and international investors on the right pathway.
Employer-Sponsored Visas(Subclass 482, 186)
We act for Melbourne employers sponsoring overseas workers, and for visa applicants under the Skills in Demand (482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (186) programs.
ART & Federal Court Appeals
Visa refused? Our Melbourne lawyers represent clients at the Administrative Review Tribunal and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, with a 90% ART success rate.
Skilled Regional Visas (Subclass 491, 494)
Victoria’s regional areas offer strong nomination pathways. We help skilled workers navigate regional sponsorship for Victoria and beyond.
Victoria State Nomination: Subclass 190 & 491 Pathways
Victoria operates its own state nomination program under the Skilled Migration Program, with occupation lists that differ from federal skilled visa criteria. Our Melbourne immigration lawyers stay current with the latest Victorian nomination priorities, including the target sectors, health, education, and STEM occupations that receive priority processing.
If you’re considering the Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) or Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) visa through Victorian nomination, we can: – Assess whether your occupation appears on Victoria’s current nomination list – Prepare a compelling Registration of Interest (ROI) for state nomination – Manage your application through Live in Melbourne / Live in Victoria portals – Handle skills assessment coordination with the relevant assessing body
Immigration Lawyers Serving All of Melbourne
While our office is in Melbourne CBD, we act for clients across Greater Melbourne and Victoria. Whether you’re in the eastern suburbs, western growth corridor, bayside, or northern Melbourne, we offer both in-person consultations at our Lonsdale Street office and secure video meetings.
We regularly work with clients from Melbourne CBD, Docklands, Southbank, South Yarra, Richmond, Fitzroy, Carlton, Brunswick, St Kilda, Footscray, Sunshine, Box Hill, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Werribee, Point Cook, Craigieburn, and across regional Victoria including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, and the Mornington Peninsula.
Our Melbourne CBD Office
Meet with one of our experienced immigration lawyers in person at our Melbourne office. We’ll walk you through your visa options, answer your questions, and help you plan the next steps with clarity and confidence. Please note, all immigration consultations in person are by appointment only.
Level 11, 456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
By appointment only.
Frequently asked questions
Fees vary based on the visa subclass and complexity of your matter. At Augustine & Co., we provide fixed-fee quotes at your initial consultation — no hourly billing, no hidden costs, no surprises. Book a consult for a quote specific to your circumstances.
Immigration lawyers are admitted legal practitioners regulated by the Victorian Legal Services Board. We can represent you in Federal Court, our communications are legally privileged, and we’re bound by higher professional obligations than registered migration agents. Migration agents are regulated separately by the OMARA and cannot appear in court.
Yes. Visa refusal and appeals are one of our core specialties. We represent clients at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) with a 90% success rate, and where merits review isn’t available, we handle judicial review in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
No, we offer secure video consultations and a digital document portal for clients anywhere in Australia or overseas. That said, our Melbourne CBD office is open by appointment Monday to Friday if you’d prefer to meet in person.
Timelines depend on the visa subclass and current Department of Home Affairs processing priorities. At consultation, we’ll give you realistic timeframes based on the latest Ministerial Direction and processing trends.
Yes. We regularly prepare Registration of Interest (ROI) submissions for Victoria state nomination and manage the full 190 pathway from skills assessment through visa grant.
We handle every major visa category, but we’re particularly known in Melbourne for partner visas (820/801, 309/100), skilled migration (189, 190, 491), employer-sponsored visas (482, 186), and complex ART and Federal Court appeals.
You can book online at [book-a-consult link], call +61 3 7020 6514, or email us. We offer both in-person consults at our Melbourne CBD office and secure video consultations.
Book a Consultation with an Immigration Lawyer
Ready to talk to a Melbourne immigration lawyer? Book a strategic consultation online, or call our Lonsdale Street office directly. We’ll walk you through your visa options, timelines, and costs, with no obligation to proceed.