Things You Should Consider Before Using a Migration Agent Melbourne

Hello All! I’m Susan Waugh. As a registered migration agent, I am often asked whether one should use an agent or go it alone.

In short, my advice is that using a migration agent Melbourne to move to Australia is not essential; however, it depends more on your ability to submit a successful application. In a way, it’s something like deciding whether to use an accounting professional to submit your tax return, or a lawyer/solicitor to prepare your Will. Some people are confident enough to do it themselves- and do so successfully; others prefer to contact a professional advisor. It’s a personal choice.

If you opt to use a registered migration agent, the services they provide will often include:

• Advising you on what visa may suit you the best
• Offering you an honest opinion about your chances of success
• Ensuring that the documents you’ll need for your application are of a standard that meets the ADIC's (Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship); and that of the relevant State Government, if required
• Ensuring that your application is completed correctly and accompanied by the right fee, so the application is valid- the Department is legally unable to consider invalid applications
• Submitting your application, monitor its progress and liaise with the Government of Australia on your behalf
• In case your application is not successful, apply for Ministerial intervention, submit an appeal or/and represent you at tribunal hearing
• Often offer you follow up and subsidiary services, if required

If you’re an overseas student and eyeing for Australia permanent residency, you can seek advice on the issue from a migration agent.

Things you should keep in mind when retaining a migration agent:

• In Australia, a migration agent needs to be registered with the MARA (Migration Agents Registration Authority). Migration agents offering advice outside Australia aren’t required to be registered and bound by MARA’s stringent requirements.
• A migration agent is not expected to guarantee that you’ll be 100 percent successful in application- in fact, it is against the MARA’s Code of Conduct to make such claim.
• Migration agents in Australia are prohibited from implying that they have a special relationship with the Government that will benefit their clients.

To find out a registered migration agent, you can visit MARA’s website.

No matter whether you want to get information about the PR, Bridging Visa Australia or any other visa, you can reach out one of our expert migration agents at AECC Global.

AECC Global is a renowned education and migration consultancy and agency in Melbourne, Australia.