The recent liquidation of Gold Migration Lawyers has created uncertainty for many visa applicants across Australia.
If Gold Migration Lawyers was handling your visa application, appeal, or migration matter, the firm going into liquidation does not pause or stop your case. The Department of Home Affairs and the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) will keep processing your matter, and any deadlines still stand.
The good news is you still have options. Taking the right steps now can help ensure your matter continues without unnecessary delays or complications.
Your Visa Application Has Not Been Cancelled
One of the biggest concerns for affected clients is whether their visa application remains valid.
In most cases, the answer is yes.
If your application has already been lodged with the Department of Home Affairs, it remains active and will continue to be processed. The closure of a migration law firm does not automatically affect the status of your visa application, bridging visa, nomination, or review matter.
However, there may be important communications from the Department that require urgent attention.
Why You Should Act Quickly
When a migration lawyer or registered migration agent is appointed, the Department of Home Affairs generally sends correspondence directly to that representative.
If Gold Migration Lawyers is still recorded as your authorised representative, requests for further information, procedural fairness letters, or visa decisions may continue to be sent to contact details that are no longer being monitored.
This creates a risk of missing important deadlines.
In April 2026, the Department of Home Affairs confirmed applicants may receive only one opportunity to respond to certain requests for further information. Missing a request could have serious consequences for your application.
For this reason, it is important to review your matter as soon as possible and ensure the Department has the correct contact details moving forward.
Check Your Application Status
If you were a client of Gold Migration Lawyers, one of the first steps should be to confirm the status of your application.
You should gather any documents you have available, including:
- Your ImmiAccount details
- Visa grant or acknowledgement letters
- Department correspondence
- Requests for further information
- ART correspondence (if applicable)
- Copies of any applications or supporting documents
Having these documents available will make it easier to assess your situation and identify any urgent issues.
If You Have an ART Review
Applicants with matters before the Administrative Review Tribunal should seek advice as soon as possible.
ART matters have strict deadlines and procedural requirements. Depending on your visa category, your matter may now be decided on written submissions and evidence alone, without an oral hearing.
This makes it essential to understand the current status of your review and whether any action is required.
If You Have a Partner Visa Application
Partner visa applicants should also ensure their application is being actively monitored.
While your application remains valid, delays in responding to Department requests or in updating relationship evidence could affect processing.
Given the significant costs of partner visa applications and current processing times, maintaining proper oversight of your application is more important than ever.
How Aspire Australia Can Help
If you were affected by the closure of Gold Migration Lawyers, it is important to understand where your application stands and whether any urgent action is required.
With over 25 years of experience in Australian migration law, Aspire Australia assists individuals, families, students, skilled workers, and employers across a wide range of visa pathways. Whether your matter involves a partner visa, skilled migration, employer sponsorship, student visa, citizenship application, or an ART review, our team can help you assess your options and develop a clear strategy moving forward.
Our Head of Immigration, Sammy Naghi, has over 20 years of experience in Australian and UK immigration law and regularly assists clients with complex visa applications, visa refusals, appeals, and skilled migration matters.
If Gold Migration Lawyers were handling your matter and you are unsure what to do next, now is the time to review your application and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. You can book an appointment with Sammy here to discuss your situation, identify any urgent issues, and receive tailored advice on your next steps.
