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Initial Consultation & Professional Fees

Speak Directly with an Experienced Registered Migration Agent

At Hourigan Visa & Migration Services Pty Ltd, your initial consultation is designed to provide clear, practical and strategic advice regarding your Australian visa, migration or citizenship matter.

Unlike many larger migration practices, your consultation will be conducted by an experienced Registered Migration Agent, led by John Hourigan (MARN 0000377), one of Australia's most experienced migration professionals and former National President of the Migration Institute of Australia.

Our consultations are tailored to your individual circumstances and focus on identifying the most appropriate migration pathway while helping you avoid unnecessary costs, delays and risks.

Consultations typically range from 30 to 60 minutes, with complex matters often requiring 45 to 90 minutes.

What to Expect During Your Consultation

Your consultation is a comprehensive eligibility assessment and strategic planning session designed to help you make informed decisions about your migration options.

During your consultation, we will:

✅ Review your personal circumstances and immigration history

✅ Assess your eligibility for Australian visas or citizenship

✅ Identify suitable visa pathways and migration strategies

✅ Discuss possible risks, complications or concerns

✅ Explain your rights, obligations and available options

✅ Outline current processing considerations and likely timeframes

✅ Provide an estimate of professional fees and government costs

✅ Answer your migration, visa or citizenship questions

By the End of Your Consultation You Should Understand

  • Your visa or citizenship prospects
  • Available migration pathways
  • Potential risks and challenges
  • Estimated professional and government costs
  • Likely processing timeframes
  • Recommended next steps

Our objective is to ensure you leave the consultation with clarity, realistic expectations and a practical strategy moving forward.

Important: Initial consultations are designed to provide professional advice and eligibility assessments. They are not document-checking appointments, and document checklists are generally not provided during the consultation.

Fixed Fee Pricing

We operate on a fixed-fee basis wherever possible, providing transparency and certainty regarding professional costs.

Should you require further assistance following your consultation, we will provide a detailed written proposal outlining the scope of work, professional fees and anticipated costs before any engagement proceeds.

Initial Consultation Fees (Including GST)

Standard Consultation

Telephone, Zoom or Email Consultation (Monday to Friday)

$350

Suitable for most visa, migration and citizenship enquiries.

In-Person Consultation

Face-to-Face Meeting at Our Canberra Office

$440

Ideal for clients who prefer a personal meeting or have more detailed matters to discuss.

Complex Matter Consultation

For matters involving:

  • Visa refusals
  • Visa cancellations
  • Section 501 character matters
  • PIC 4020 concerns
  • Health issues
  • Integrity issues
  • Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) reviews
  • Ministerial Intervention requests
  • Complex immigration histories

Telephone, Zoom or Email Consultation
$550

In-Person Canberra Consultation
$660

Additional Attendees

Where additional individuals participate in the consultation:

$220 per additional person

Urgent Same-Day Appointments

Where urgent advice is required, we will make every effort to accommodate same-day consultations.

$660

For urgent appointments contact us directly:

📞 0418 202 795
📧 reception@hourigan.com.au

Cancellation Policy

We respectfully request adequate notice if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment.

Consultation fees are generally non-refundable where:

  • An appointment is cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled time; or
  • The client does not attend the appointment ("no show").

Consultation Fee Credit

Where you subsequently engage Hourigan Visa & Migration Services Pty Ltd to act on your behalf, your initial consultation fee may, at our discretion, be credited towards your professional service fees.

This allows clients to obtain detailed preliminary advice without paying twice for the same expertise.

Engagement & Service Agreement

If you decide to proceed following your consultation, we will provide a written Service Agreement clearly outlining:

  • Scope of services
  • Professional fees
  • Government visa application charges
  • Expected disbursements
  • Third-party costs
  • Payment arrangements
  • Terms and conditions of engagement
  • Client and agent responsibilities

Common Third-Party Costs

Depending on your circumstances, additional costs may include:

  • Skills assessments
  • Medical examinations
  • Police clearances
  • English language testing
  • Government visa application charges
  • Translation and certification services

Consultation Options

We offer flexible consultation arrangements to meet your needs:

✅ Telephone Consultation

✅ Zoom Video Consultation

✅ Email Consultation

✅ In-Person Consultation

In-person consultations are available by appointment at our Canberra office.

Why Book a Consultation with Hourigan Visa & Migration Services?

✅ Direct access to John Hourigan (MARN 0000377)

✅ More than 26 years as a Registered Migration Agent

✅ Over 50 years of combined immigration experience

✅ Former Department of Immigration and Home Affairs expertise within our team

✅ Fixed-fee professional services

✅ Clear, practical and strategic advice

✅ Assistance across all visa, citizenship and review matters

✅ Extensive experience in difficult and complex migration cases

✅ Canberra-based specialists assisting clients throughout Australia and worldwide

Book a Consultation with Canberra's Leading Migration Specialists

Whether you are considering a skilled migration visa, partner visa, employer sponsorship, Australian citizenship application, ART review or a complex immigration matter, obtaining professional advice before lodging an application can save significant time, expense and risk.

Book a consultation today with Hourigan Visa & Migration Services and receive trusted advice from one of Australia's most experienced migration consultancies.

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