Partner Visa
Subclass 309, 100, 820, and 801 applications for couples and spouses — including matters taken over from Gold Migration Lawyers mid-application.
View detailsGold Migration Lawyers (Gold Migration Pty Ltd) Notified Clients on 29 May 2026 That They Will Cease Operations on 1 June — Here Is What You May Want to Do
Gold Migration Pty Ltd, operating as Gold Migration Lawyers notified on 29th May that they will cease operations on 1 June 2026. Many former clients received this notice with no prior warning while their partner visa, 309 visa, protection visa, ART appeal, or cancellation matter was still pending. If you were paying a monthly retainer and your application is still showing in immiaccount, your deadlines may still be running. You are in the right place to get urgent help.
What This Means for Your Visa
- What happens to my application?Your application is still lodged with the Department of Home Affairs. You can check its current status in immiaccount. A new migration lawyer can be appointed as your representative without restarting or withdrawing the application.
- What about my deadline?ART appeal deadlines, Department response deadlines, and bridging visa conditions do not pause because your lawyer ceased operations. Contact us immediately so we can identify every active date on your matter.
- Who holds my documents?Gold Migration Lawyers holds your file. We can advise you on how to formally request your documents and what steps to take while you are waiting to recover them.
- Can I still appeal?Yes, if you are still within the appeal window. ART deadlines are strict and cannot be extended in most cases. Call 1300 851 010 now to confirm whether your appeal right is still open.
- What if I had an ART hearing scheduled?Your hearing date at the Administrative Review Tribunal has not changed. A new lawyer can step in as your representative, review your file, and prepare your matter before that date.
- Does my bridging visa still protect me?In most cases, your bridging visa continues while your application or appeal remains active. We will confirm your bridging visa status and conditions in your first consultation.
What to Do Right Now
- 1Call 1300 851 010 immediately — do not wait.
- 2Log into immiaccount to check the current status of your application or appeal.
- 3Gather your application receipt numbers, ART correspondence, and any emails from Gold Migration Lawyers.
- 4Do not let any deadline lapse without first notifying the Department of Home Affairs or the ART tribunal.
- 5It is generally advisable not to withdraw any application, lodge anything new, or sign any documents without first obtaining legal advice.
Is This For You?
Is This the Right Firm for You?
- You are a former client of Gold Migration Lawyers (Gold Migration Pty Ltd) and need a registered migration lawyer to take over your matter urgently.
- Your partner visa — Subclass 309, 820, 100, or 801 — is in progress and you no longer have a representative on record.
- Your protection visa application was refused and you may wish to lodge an ART appeal before your deadline closes.
- You are facing visa cancellation and need urgent representation at the Administrative Review Tribunal.
- You are an LGBTIQ+ couple applying for a partner visa and need a lawyer with experience in same-sex relationship applications.
- You paid a monthly retainer to Gold Migration Lawyers, cannot reach anyone, and your matter is unresolved.
- Your ART hearing date is set and you do not yet have a lawyer to represent you at the tribunal.
Our Practice Areas
What We Do
Expert migration legal services for individuals, families, and those seeking protection, across every state and territory in Australia.
Protection Visa
Subclass 866 onshore protection applications and ART appeals for refused applicants — including urgent takeovers from closed firms.
View detailsLGBTIQ+ Visa
Partner visa applications for LGBTIQ+ couples, handled with discretion and specific experience in same-sex relationship evidence requirements.
View detailsVisa Refusals / ART Appeals
Merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal for refused visa applications — urgent representation for clients with approaching ART deadlines.
View detailsCitizenship
Australian citizenship by conferral for eligible permanent residents, from eligibility check through to ceremony.
View detailsAppeals and Cancellations
Urgent representation for visa cancellation proceedings and clients with active ART deadlines — including former clients of Gold Migration Lawyers.
View detailsWhy This Helpline
Why Clients Choose Us
No Hidden Fees
You will know the full cost before you engage us. We provide a clear written fee agreement before any work begins — particularly important if you paid a retainer to a firm that has now closed. No surprises, no hidden charges.
Australia Wide Service
We represent clients in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and across regional Australia. Migration law is federal — where you live does not limit how we can help you.
Registered Migration Lawyers
Every matter is handled by a qualified, registered migration lawyer who is professionally accountable. Your partner visa, ART appeal, or protection visa is prepared and lodged by a legal professional bound by the profession's conduct rules.
Recommended for Firm Transition Matters
Our experienced Australian Migration Lawyers have previously been recommended by Board-appointed Managers taking control of a law firm in liquidation. That is, we are experienced in taking over cases that were commenced with a firm that is no longer in operation. This situation presents unique challenges, and our experienced lawyers are best placed to handle your matter with the professionalism and dedication you deserve.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If Gold Migration Lawyers was handling your partner visa, ART appeal, protection visa, or cancellation — your matter may still have active deadlines. Book a consultation with a registered migration lawyer today and get your matter back on track.
Or call us directly: 1300 851 010