About us

We are the immigration division of Smartlaw Australia.

MigrationHotline pairs the rigour of a legal practice with genuine, plain-English guidance, so migrating to Australia feels less like a maze and more like a plan.

Inside the Migration Hotline Brisbane office
Our story

Built to make migration clear and human.

Based in Brisbane, in the sunny Queensland, MigrationHotline is a trusted name in the legal field, known for its exceptional client service, successful outcomes and unwavering integrity. Our mission has been to deliver the same level of high-quality legal services our clients could find at top international law firms, but without the excessive price tag and operational red tape. We have created a lean law firm that delivers winning results.

Our services span the entire spectrum of Australian and New Zealand immigration and visas. We serve individuals, families and corporate clients worldwide. We assist clients across diverse sectors and industries. We take pride in being a strategic partner to our clients. Offering solutions aligned with our client's needs is our highest priority.

Whether you are a skilled professional, a family, or a business sponsoring talent, we build the strongest possible case and tell you honestly where the risks lie.

What we stand for

Values that shape every file.

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Integrity

Honest advice, even when it isn't what you hoped to hear.

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Transparency

Fixed fees and clear timelines, written down before we start.

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Care

We treat your matter like the only file on the desk.

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Rigour

Decision-ready applications built on the departmental policy and decades of experience.

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Our principal

Meet our Principal Immigration Lawyer.

The architect behind the MigrationHotline success story.

Dr Anna Dobos, Principal Immigration Lawyer at Migration Hotline

Dr Anna Dobos

Principal Immigration Lawyer

Queensland Law Society Member
Licensed by Immigration Advisers AuthorityIAA (full licence) 201100817

Success does not happen by accident. It is designed, built, and reinforced brick-by-brick all day, every day.

Anna is a seasoned immigration ninja with a focus on delivering impactful results, eager to tackle complex challenges and apply creativity to craft and deliver winning migration strategies and consistently amazing client experience.

With over 15 years of experience in Australian and New Zealand immigration and visas, she has established herself as a trusted immigration lawyer. She advises individual and corporate clients across a broad array of sectors, including hospitality, energy, transportation, education, healthcare, retail and consumer goods, technology, media and logistics, just to name a few. This breadth enables her to understand the constantly evolving immigration landscape and deliver pragmatic client-focused solutions. Her multifaceted experience and results solidify her reputation as a preeminent legal professional. Law firms and migration agencies often engage her to assist their clients with consultations and case work.

Beyond immigration work, Anna is known for her thought leadership and commitment to developing the next generation of legal talent. She has spearheaded client seminars and webinars on specific aspects of the immigration policy, overseas talent and business investments.

Anna is committed to leveraging her expertise for the betterment of society. She has provided migration advice on pro bono basis supporting individuals and community organisations.

Anna is more than just your lawyer, working with her means that you have a partner on your side focused on your success and with your best interests in mind. As a result, she will help you manage today's issues while keeping an eye on the horizon. By providing value-added representation, she will help you move forward with confidence.

Contact us today to discuss how we can help!

Everything you need and nothing you don't.

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