Emerson Migration Law vs Mates International Brisbane

2026 comparison · Australia

Emerson Migration Law

📍 Brisbane, Australia

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Est. 20102 offices offices1 destinations

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Mates International Brisbane

📍 Brisbane, Australia

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Est. 20141 destinationsAffordable

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Emerson Migration Law

16 years in the market (est. 2010)

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At a glance

	Emerson Migration Law	Mates International Brisbane
Overall rating	—	—
Reviews	0	0
Location	Brisbane, Australia	Brisbane, Australia
Founded	2010	2014
Team size	—	5–10
Fee range	Fees vary by visa; written quote provided	Affordable
Destinations	1 countries	1 countries

Pros & cons

Emerson Migration Law

✓ What students love

✓Dual qualified — registered migration agent and lawyer
✓Handles complex AAT appeals and visa refusals
✓Strong employer-sponsored and skilled migration practice
✓Transparent written fee agreements before engagement
✓Brisbane CBD office with flexible consultation options

✗ Drawbacks

✗Legal-firm pricing — higher fees than non-lawyer agents
✗Can have wait times for complex case assessments

Mates International Brisbane

✓ What students love

✓Specialist in supporting international students who are already in Australia
✓Community-driven model — many staff are former international students themselves
✓Practical support for Brisbane students managing CoE conditions, course changes, and OSHC
✓Experience with student visa extensions and post-study work visa guidance in Queensland
✓Accessible, peer-to-peer service model that resonates with students in transition

✗ Drawbacks

✗Smaller boutique firm — limited capacity for complex migration law matters
✗Less suited to complex PR pathway planning or employer-sponsored visa advice
✗Limited brand recognition compared to major national consultancies

Study destinations

Emerson Migration Law — 1 destination

Australia

Mates International Brisbane — 1 destination

Australia

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Who should choose which?

Choose Emerson Migration Law if…

Emerson Migration Law

✓Dual qualified — registered migration agent and lawyer
✓Handles complex AAT appeals and visa refusals
✓Strong employer-sponsored and skilled migration practice

Choose Mates International Brisbane if…

Mates International Brisbane

International students in Brisbane who need relatable, practical support from a team that understands the student experience — particularly for CoE management, OSHC, course changes, and post-study work visa guidance.

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