Frequently asked questions by our Clients

1. Client FAQ
Frequently asked questions by our Clients
MB lawyers FAQS

2. Q. How do you
assist with visa
applications?
Our experienced lawyers assist with the
preparation and lodgement of Australian visa
applications, lodged with the Department of
Home Affairs (Immigration).
ASSESS YOUR ELIGIBILITY
FOR THE VISA
1
ADVISE + MANAGE ANY
ANTICIPATED ISSUES
THAT MAY AFFECT THE
PROCESS OR OUTCOME
2
PREPARE & LODGE A
LEGALLY COMPLIANT
VISA APPLICATION
3
LIAISE WITH
GOVERNMENT FROM
LODGEMENT TO
DECISION
4

3. Q. What are
your fees?
We're a law firm. But don't worry - we
don't charge like one!
We offer
fixed fees.
Our fees
are
competitive
Contact us for a quote..

4. What is the
total cost for
migrating?
1
Professional Fees
Fees payable to an
Immigration Law or
Migration Agent
2
Immigration Fees (Visa
Application Fees)
payable to the Australian
Government to apply for
the visa/s
3
Other Application Fees
such as Skills
Assessment or
Nomination, if your visa
application requires it
4
Incidental Fees, such as
fees relating to visa
medicals, police
certificates, translations,

5. Q. How long
will it take to
get my visa?
1 EACH VISA HAS ITS OWN
PROCESSING TIMEFRAMES
2
IMMIGRATION QUOTE
ESTIMATED TIMEFRAMES -
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW
WHAT THEY ARE
TIME FRAMES MAY BE IN A
MATTER OF WEEKS, BUT
SOMETIMES, IT CAN TAKE
MONTHS. DON'T MAKE
PLANS TO LEAVE UNTIL
YOU ARE ADVISED OF VISA
GRANT
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6. Q.
It will depend on which visa you apply
for, and what passport you hold.
Different levels of English language
ability are required for each visa
category
We'll let you know if you need to take
an English test, where to take it, and
what minimum scores are required
Do I need to sit
an English test?

7. All persons must meet the health
criteria for Australian visa grant.
Generally, this means you will need to
undertake visa medicals
Visa medicals are completed at panel
doctor authorised by Immigration to
manage visa medicals
Q. Do I need visa
medicals?

8. All persons must meet the character criteria for
Australian visa grant. This may require you to
provide police certificates.
For some visas, police certificates are
mandatory.
We'll let you know if you need police
certificates and provide you with instructions an
how to obtain them.
Do I need Police
Checks?
Q.

9. Q.
HOW DO I
COMMUNICATE WITH
YOU?
We have great technology
You will have access to a secure login
portal to provide your documents and
information.
It doesn't matter if you are overseas.
You still have access to the portal
24/7

10. Our team is knowledgeable and
can pinpoint what kind of
assistance most applicants need .

11. 01
Locate your primary documents - birth certificates, marriage
certificates, qualification certificates.
02
Any document not in English? Arrange for NAATI English
translations of your original document
04
Don't have an Employer Statement of Service from a previous
employer? Consider contacting the previous employer to
obtain a statement/evidence of employment. Much easier to
do while you are still in your home country!
Things you can do to Prepare
WHAT CAN I DO TO PREPARE?
05
Know you need to evidence English language? Think about
preparing for the test. There is a myriad of test preparation
material available online.
03
Start collating your address and travel history. You're likely to
be asked about these details for the past 10 year period!

12. CONTACT US: INFO@MBLS.COM.AU
More Qs?