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Estrin Saul Lawyers and Migration Specialists

Updated 2026-09-05 · 4,046 reviewed · 173 listed · Scored from 429 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(429) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Estrin Saul Lawyers and Migration Specialists
Location
Perth
Services
Free Initial Consultation, Immigration Law, Law Firm
Reviews
429
Ranking
#1 in Free Initial Consultation
Best for
people facing complex visa refusals, urgent residency decisions, or family separation due to immigration barriers

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-05). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-05.

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently describe turning to Estrin Saul when other migration agents had told them their situation was impossible. Staff including Mark Banaag, Sarah Frankel, Sahaj, Matt, Jasmin, and Nicole Farrar earned praise for explaining options clearly, handling complex cases involving previous refusals or tight timeframes, and staying responsive throughout months-long processes. Several clients mention the emotional weight lifted when permanent residency was finally granted after years of uncertainty.

Applications covered partner visas, employer sponsorship, skilled migration, citizenship by descent, and humanitarian cases. Clients consistently noted team members worked together seamlessly, with others stepping in when a primary contact was unavailable. Fees were described as reasonable and transparent, with no hidden costs mentioned. Most approvals took 12 months or less from lodgement, including one Australian Citizenship by Descent completed in under two months while the applicant was overseas.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and experienced staff
  • responsive communication and updates
  • complex case management
  • empathetic support through stressful processes
  • strong outcomes on visa and residency applications
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Best for: people facing complex visa refusals, urgent residency decisions, or family separation due to immigration barriers
Think twice if: no significant concerns emerge from the review text; feedback is overwhelmingly consistent

Where this business shines

  • handles complex cases others decline
  • team continuity and coordination
  • transparent fees, no surprises
  • responds quickly to urgent timeframes

Worth knowing

  • Mark Banaag: praised across multiple reviews for student visas, PR cases, and empathy in high-stress situations
  • Sarah Frankel: assisted regional clients online, found visa pathways after 8 years of uncertainty
  • Sahaj: handled complex case with previous refusal, delivered PR within 12 months
  • Maria Villegas and Alice Graziotti: managed Australian Citizenship by Descent overseas in under two months
  • Jasmin: partner visa specialist
  • Nicole Farrar: handled intricate cases with medical and special circumstances
  • No hidden fees mentioned; fees described as reasonable for service level

What reviews say by service

Immigration Law
Strong outcomes on partner visas, employer sponsorship, skilled migration, citizenship, refugee cases, and complex appeals; clients credit staff expertise with opening pathways others declined
Free Initial Consultation
Initial consultations described as accessible and fit in urgently; team professional and empathetic at first meeting
Family Law
Partner visa and family reunion cases handled, though limited explicit review focus on family law beyond visa context
Trial Attorney
Court appeals mentioned on website and one review references "Atty. Nicole Farrar" and complex case management, but detailed trial outcomes not discussed in reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.25 average across the 18 immigration law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
421
4
1
3
3
2
0
1
4

Common questions

How long does a permanent residency application usually take?
One client received PR within 12 months of lodgement. Another obtained Australian Citizenship by Descent in under two months while overseas. Timelines vary based on case complexity and visa type.
Do they work with clients in regional or overseas locations?
Yes. They meet clients online, and have handled cases where applicants lived in regional areas or overseas. One client received Citizenship by Descent assistance while in Athens, Greece.
Will they take on a case if another migration agent said it's not possible?
Multiple reviewers reported that other agents declined their cases or offered no pathway. Mark Banaag, Sarah Frankel, and the team accepted these clients and achieved permanent residency or visa grants.

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Last updated 2026-09-05