5 Best Immigration Lawyers in Perth
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated immigration lawyers in Perth, ranked by Google rating across 1,343 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). Western Australian visa refusals are reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal's Perth Registry on level 13, BOQ Building, 111 St Georges Terrace, on the corner of William Street. Most review applications must be lodged within 28 days of being notified of the decision.
Best immigration lawyers in Perth
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Australian Migration Lawyers Editor's pick
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Australian Migration Agents Editor's pick
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Latifa & Associates Editor's pick
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Fairfields Lawyers Editor's pick
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AXYN Solutions
4.97score -
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Oceanian Migration and Education Services
4.95score -
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Ultimate Migration
4.93score -
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Leading Edge Migration - Education & Visa Consultants Perth
4.91score -
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Australian Immigration Advisors
4.87score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “immigration lawyer perth”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among immigration lawyers in Perth
Highest weighted score
AXYN Solutions: 5.0 stars from 538 reviews.
Most reviewed
AXYN Solutions: 538 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
AXYN Solutions: 5.0 stars from 538 reviews.
Where are visa matters heard for Perth?
The Department of Home Affairs makes visa decisions for applicants in Perth as everywhere else. Merits review is conducted by the ART through its Perth Registry at 111 St Georges Terrace, and the Tribunal's postal address for WA is GPO Box 9955, Perth WA 6848. Judicial review is sought in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).
What Western Australia-specific rules apply?
Although WA runs its own court for family law, immigration has no WA equivalent: the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) applies uniformly and all review goes through federal bodies. A Perth lawyer can therefore act for clients in any state, and interstate advisers can act for Perth clients.
A note on unregistered agents. Section 280 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) makes it illegal for an unregistered agent to give immigration assistance. Such agents hold no professional indemnity insurance, so when their error causes a refused visa, wasted fees or a lost pathway, there is no insurer to recover the loss from. Every practising Australian lawyer is required to hold that insurance.
How much does a immigration lawyer cost in Perth?
Fees for immigration lawyers in Perth depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in Perth
Circle Green Community Legal provides free immigration advice to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in WA, including protection visa applicants. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Perth immigration lawyer FAQs
Is there a separate WA tribunal for visa appeals?
No. Unlike family law, where WA has its own Family Court, visa reviews from Perth go to the federal Administrative Review Tribunal, and court challenges go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).
How long do I have to apply to the ART from Perth?
You have 28 days after being notified of the decision, or 14 days if you are in immigration detention, under section 347 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). The ART has no power to accept a late migration application.
Does a Perth immigration lawyer need OMARA registration?
No. Section 280 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) allows an Australian legal practitioner to give immigration assistance in connection with legal practice without registering with OMARA.
