This includes strategic advice, application assistance, preparation of forms, gathering documentary and other evidence to support the application, preparation of submissions and representions to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. It also includes any necessary liaison with the Department and the answering of questions raised by the Department during processing.

Partial Application Assistance:

Partial assistance can be tailored to meet your specific needs. An agreed hourly rate would apply of between A$130 and A$275 per hour excluding GST (Goods & Services Tax). An explanation of the tasks to be undertaken and the number of hours required is provided to clients at the outset. The terms of our agreement are clear, unambiguous and fair. Read a Copy of our Agreement

Assisting 'Do it Yourself' Applicants:

You may have the time or inclination to lodge the application yourself. While many applicants deal with the application on their own, many encounter difficulties or are unaware of some of the risks that may lead to visa refusal or later cancellation for failing to deal properly with their application.

Handling your own application imposes ongoing responsibilities. There may be a change in your circumstances where you are not sure whether they are relevant to your application.

You can access Thornton Immigration's expertise by egaging us to review your application prior to lodgement. We can assist you with planning and strategic issues, helping you to understand teh documentary requirements, addressing visa crtieria and any ongoing issues.

Second Opinions:

Visa applicants need to be sure the advice given to them by the Department or by an agent or lawyer is correct. We therefore provide a 'second opinion' service. Usually all that is required is a single interview to examine the circumstances of an individual and to examine the advice received. This is charged at the flat rate of A$200 plus GST (if applicable)

Legal Opinions:

Lawyers and migration agents sometimes require an independent expert opinion before recommending a particular course of action to a client. Thornton Immigration is available to provide such opinions.

Preparing forms and declarations:

Visa applications invariably require forms. Many forms are complex and confusing. We can help you with the completion of forms, advise you what forms are needed and also help you with the preparation of statutory declarations.

Attending Tribunals and Departmental Interviews:

We are available to assist clients at hearings of Tribunals like the Migration Review Tribunal, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Refugee Review Tribunal. Ask us for a quote.

Preparing submissions:

Making sure the Department or the Tribunal is fully aware of all of the aspects of your case is extremely important. Equally important is to ensure that the information you provide is relevant. We can help in this task. Tap our vast experience and find out more about how we can help.