Why Tern? | Tern - Australian Visa Applications

Why Choose tern?

The smart alternative to traditional migration agents and risky DIY applications. Get lawyer-verified guidance at a fraction of the cost.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. See exact costs upfront. About 5x cheaper than traditional agents.

Fast & Efficient

Complete your application in under an hour. No appointments or lengthy consultations needed.

Lawyer-Verified

Every application backed by registered immigration lawyers. Get expert guidance without the overhead.

How We Compare

See how Tern stacks up against traditional migration agents and DIY applications.

Agent

DIY

Cost

Affordable$0-1.5K

Expensive$1K-8K+

$0$0

Money-back Guarantee

VariesVaries

NANA

Speed

Up to youYou control

Weeks to monthsWeeks to months

Legal oversight

Document check

AI + lawyerAI+Lawyer

ManualManual

SelfSelf

Clear instructions

Status tracking

LiveLive

EmailEmail

SelfSelf

The Best of Both Worlds

vs. Traditional Migration Agents

Get the same legal oversight and expertise, but without the overhead costs, lengthy appointments, and weeks of back-and-forth. Our digital platform automates 80% of the administrative work that agents typically charge thousands for.

vs. DIY Applications

Avoid the stress and risk of going it alone. Our platform provides step-by-step guidance, document verification, and lawyer oversight to catch issues before they become problems. No more guessing if you've filled out forms correctly or uploaded the right documents.

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