RSG Retainer

The retainer provides clients with continuous access to immigration legal advice and strategic guidance for employers, HR teams, and individuals requiring regular support navigating complex and evolving migration laws compliance obligations, and long-term workforce planning.

Benefits to the Client

  • Fixed costs for ongoing legal support.
  • Faster response times and dedicated point of contact.
  • Regular alerts on legislative changes.
  • Regular advice on compliance matters.
  • Consistent legal partner who understands the client’s business and workforce.

Scope of Services

The retainer covers advisory and support services such as: General Immigration Advice
  • Ongoing consultation on visa eligibility, requirements, andpathways for potential visa applicants
  • Updates on legislative and policy changes affecting migration programs
Employer-Sponsored Migration
  • Guidance on 407, 482 and 186 visa applications, compliance, and risk management
  • Strategic workforce planning and sponsorship obligations
Strategic Planning
  • Long-term migration strategies aligned with business growth
  • Advice on transitioning temporary visa holders to permanent residency
  • Meet once a month to catch up

Exclusions

The retainer does not include:

· Lodgement of sponsorship applications, nomination applications or visa applications (charged separately)
· Tribunal or court representation
· Out-of-scope matters (e.g., family visas, citizenship, refugee claims)

Terms

· Initial term: 6 or 12 months, renewable by agreement
· Either party may terminate with 30 days’ written notice
· Unused services/hours at termination are non-refundable

Fees

· $850 AUD plus GST
· Retainer fees invoiced monthly in advance
· Additional services outside scope billed separately
· Disbursements (e.g., government fees, translations) charged separate

Reporting

· Monthly usage report (hours used or matters handled)
· Quarterly strategic review meeting (for higher-tier packages)
· Direct access via phone/email during business hours

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